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# Ansible Automation Engineer (Python)

- **Company:** Robert Walters
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Software, Configuration Management, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Shell Script, Linux Virtual Server, Web Applications, Scripting, Load Balancing, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-ED0348E6D9BB147849/

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience in infrastructure automation, with proven expertise in Ansible, Python, Perl or Shell Scripting and configuration management practices.
 * Solid understanding of Linux/Unix administration, platform engineering principles and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices within large-scale environments.
 * Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure solutions, with a focus on automation, reliability, scalability and operational efficiency.
 * Practical experience with load-balancing technologies such as F5 or A10, including configuration, APIs and infrastructure management.
 * Knowledge of distributed web applications, virtualised and containerised environments, software version control, deployment processes and SDLC practices.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, architects, developers and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

## Description

Our client is a large multinational firm that provides a range of financial services, including advisory, investment, and asset management solutions. It serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, focusing on strategic planning, market operations, and long-term financial growth., * Manage and enhance large-scale physical and virtual load-balancer infrastructure, supporting critical business applications.

 * Develop and implement automation solutions using Python, Ansible and Scripting tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
 * Integrate infrastructure components with internal configuration management, monitoring and self-service platforms.
 * Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver robust infrastructure solutions.
 * Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and recommend improvements to enhance performance, stability and reliability.
 * Contribute to the ongoing development and optimisation of global infrastructure platforms within a highly regulated environment.


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