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Randstad UK
Sheffield, United Kingdom
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Agile Methodologies
Continuous Integration
Python
Mainframes
Ansible
Shell Script
Z/OS
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Jenkins
Go
Control M
Job description
The Role: You will be the lead designer for infrastructure automation, responsible for architecting and delivering Ansible-based solutions integrated into global Jenkins CI/CD pipelines. This isn't just about writing scripts; it's about challenging conventional wisdom to build the most resilient, scalable, and compliant systems in the banking world., * Design end-to-end CI/CD Architecture and produce detailed technical diagrams.
- Lead the transition toward fully automated workflows using Ansible, Python, and Go.
- Collaborate with Risk Management teams to ensure designs meet strict Credit, Market, and IT Ops risk standards.
- Modernize legacy environments, including Mainframe (z/OS) and File Transmission workflows (IBM SFG/SSP).
- Work within an Agile framework to deliver high-quality, documented solutions.
Requirements
- 5+ years in an Architectural role focused on Ansible and Jenkins.
- Mastery of Shell Scripting and at least one high-level language (Python or Go).
- Experience with BMC Control-M or Mainframe job execution is highly desirable.
- A "Consultant Mindset"-the ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse global stakeholders.
About the company
Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.