Automation Developer

Hamilton Barnes ?; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Onsite presence in the Netherlands as/

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes invites an Automation Developer (Contract) in the Netherlands to own end-to-end automation pipelines across GitHub Actions, Terraform/OpenTofu, and Ansible AWX. The role focuses on design, build and ongoing maintenance of a scalable automation platform stack.

You will drive CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and configuration management, ensuring platform reliability, security, and seamless integration with enterprise systems while guiding engineering teams adopting the platform.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in IT.
• Proven hands-on experience with GitHub Actions workflows and runner management.
• Strong production experience with Terraform/OpenTofu.
• Experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) / AWX and playbook development.
• Solid scripting skills in Python and Bash.
• Experience maintaining automation platforms, monitoring, and upgrades.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and automation security best practices.
• Experience integrating systems via REST APIs and event-driven workflows.
• Familiarity with Azure or another major cloud platform.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and own end-to-end automation pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform/OpenTofu, and Ansible AWX.
• Manage lifecycle of the automation stack: setup, upgrades, and decommissioning of legacy systems.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and break/fix support across the automation ecosystem.
• Lead security remediation, including secrets management and pipeline hardening.
• Develop IaC with Terraform/OpenTofu for scalable deployments.
• Build and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for orchestration and configuration.
• Integrate automation platforms with enterprise systems via REST APIs and event-driven workflows.
• Design reusable pipeline templates and frameworks to standardise practices across teams.
• Document platform architecture and operational procedures.

Skills

GitHub Actions

Terraform/OpenTofu

Ansible AWX

Python

Bash

CI/CD security

REST APIs

Azure

Automation platforms

Tools

GitHub Actions

Terraform/OpenTofu

AAP/AWX

Python

Bash

Job description

Job Title: Automation Developer (Contract)

Role: Automation Developer sought for a global energy and technology client's Connectivity Automation team, based in the Netherlands. This role owns the design, build, and ongoing maintenance of an end-to-end automation platform stack, spanning CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and configuration management. You'll work across GitHub Actions, Terraform/OpenTofu, and Ansible Automation Platform, taking responsibility for platform reliability, security, and scalability rather than one-off integration work.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and own end-to-end automation pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform/OpenTofu, and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP/AWX)
• Manage the full lifecycle of the automation stack, including setup, configuration, upgrades, and decommissioning of legacy systems
• Provide ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and break/fix support across the automation ecosystem
• Lead security remediation efforts, covering secrets management, pipeline hardening, and access control
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform/OpenTofu for scalable, repeatable deployments
• Build and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for orchestration, configuration management, and network automation
• Integrate automation platforms with enterprise systems via REST APIs, webhooks, and event-driven architectures
• Design reusable pipeline templates and frameworks to standardise automation practices across teams
• Document platform architecture, operational procedures, and automation standards
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams adopting the platform

Skills/Must have

• Minimum 5 years in IT
• Proven hands‑on experience with GitHub Actions, including workflow design and runner management
• Strong production experience with Terraform or OpenTofu
• Experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and/or AWX, including playbook development
• Solid scripting skills in Python and Bash
• Experience operating and maintaining automation platforms, including monitoring and upgrades
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and automation security best practices
• Experience integrating systems via REST APIs and event‑driven workflows
• Familiarity with Azure or another major cloud platform

Nice to have

• Azure Logic Apps or similar workflow tooling
• Terraform, CCNP Automation, or Red Hat Ansible Automation certifications
• Inside IR35 contract
• Remote/hybrid working model, with onsite presence in the Netherlands as required
• Opportunity to shape automation strategy on a large‑scale, enterprise environment

Salary: Up to €75 per hour, negotiable depending on experience.