Automation Engineer – OpenShift

Automation Engineer – OpenShift

Whitehall resources are looking for an Automation Engineer – OpenShift. This role is hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Sheffield, and the remainder remote working, for an initial 3-6 month contract.

***Inside IR35***

Job Description:
The Automation Engineer will be responsible for automating repeatable tasks such as cluster provisioning, scaling, and patching within the bank’s OpenShift environments. This role ensures operational efficiency, consistency, and compliance through robust automation frameworks and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automation scripts and workflows for OpenShift cluster provisioning, scaling, and patching.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to identify automation opportunities and standardize processes.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
• Integrate automation solutions with CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment and maintenance.
• Monitor automation jobs and troubleshoot failures to ensure reliability and performance.
• Maintain documentation for automation processes and provide training to relevant teams.
• Ensure compliance with the bank’s security, governance, and regulatory standards in all automation activities.
• Continuously improve automation frameworks by adopting emerging technologies and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in automation engineering for infrastructure and container platforms.
• Hands-on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of Linux systems, networking, and security principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.