Title : Lead DevOps Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Job Type: Inside IR35 Contract We are seeking a skilled and proactive Ansible Engineer to join our DevOps team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Ansible automation, infrastructure as code (IaC), and configuration management. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation scripts and playbooks to streamline deployment and configuration processes across various environments. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules for automated provisioning and configuration. • Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams to implement scalable automation solutions. • Integrate Ansible with CI/CD pipelines and other automation tools. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Ansible automation and deployments. • Ensure security and compliance standards are met through automated configuration. • Document automation processes and provide training/support to other teams. • Required Skills and Qualifications: • Proven experience with Ansible in production environments. • Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting. • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure provisioning. • Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages is a plus. • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Ansible Certification or equivalent experience. • Experience with other automation tools (Terraform, Puppet, Chef). • Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). • Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, ELK Stack). • Mandatory Skills: Ansible Tower . Experience: 8-10 Years .