Cambridge Hybrid 2-3 days per week
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Automation Tools Engineer to join a high-impact Automation Tools team on a contract basis. This is an opportunity to play a key role in building and scaling automation frameworks that drive reliability, performance, and efficiency across a complex hybrid infrastructure.
Inside IR35 - £550-£570 per day
What you’ll be doing:
- Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks across a hybrid estate and compute clusters
- Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, and GitLab
- Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate and improve deployment processes
- Troubleshoot infrastructure challenges and implement automated fixes to enhance stability
- Document systems, processes, and best practices
- Support system availability through participation in an on-call rota
- Continuously evaluate and introduce new tools and technologies
What we’re looking for:
- Strong experience in infrastructure automation and configuration management
- Proven track record managing large-scale Linux environments
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Scripting expertise (Python, Bash, or similar)
- Experience working across hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Nice to have:
- Experience with large-scale or multi-cluster environments
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Codex)
- Relevant certifications
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum
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