Role Title: OpenShift Automation Developer
Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2026
Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite
Rate: up to £495.88 p/d Umbrella inside IR35
Role purpose / summary
The client is seeking an experienced OpenShift Automation Developer to design and implement automation solutions that streamline the deployment, configuration, and management of OpenShift clusters. This role will focus on creating robust, reusable automation frameworks to support infrastructure provisioning, scaling, patching, and integration with the bank's enterprise systems.
Key Skills/ requirements
Automation Development:
- Build automation scripts and workflows for OpenShift cluster provisioning, scaling, and lifecycle management.
- Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
- Automate patching, upgrades, and compliance checks for OpenShift environments.
Integration:
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.
- Enable automated API integrations for applications running on OpenShift.
Performance & Reliability:
- Ensure automation solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with the bank's operational standards.
- Implement monitoring and alerting for automated processes.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with OpenShift Architects, Administrators, and Infrastructure Engineers.
- Support testing and validation of automation workflows in lab and production environments.
Documentation & Governance:
- Maintain detailed documentation of automation scripts and processes.
- Ensure adherence to the bank's IT governance and change management policies.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong experience in OpenShift and Kubernetes automation.
- Proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, or similar).
- Understanding of container orchestration, networking, and storage concepts.
- Knowledge of IT security standards and compliance frameworks.
- Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
