Software Engineer - Python, Ansible, CI/CD, Jenkins

Role: Software Engineer – Python, Ansible, CI/CD, Jenkins, VMware

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Remote

IR35 Status – Inside

My client has an urgent requirement for a seasoned Software Engineer with deep expertise in infrastructure automation and ideally with a solid grasp of the financial sector's demands for resilience, security, and precision?

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our infrastructure engineering team. You'll play a critical role in designing, automating, and maintaining our platform infrastructure powering key systems.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of automation solutions using Ansible and Python.

• Manage and improve CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, enabling seamless code delivery across teams.

• Automate and administer VMware ESXi and vCenter environments with a focus on scalability, compliance, and performance.

• Champion infrastructure best practices, security principles, and testing standards.

Key Skills:

• Advanced expertise in Ansible for system and network automation.

• Strong Python development background with an automation and DevOps focus.

• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins in secure environments.

• Solid understanding of VMware ESXi and vCenter automation in enterprise-scale environments.

Desireable Skills:

• Experience with Pytest for infrastructure or API testing (preferred over Robot Framework).

• Familiarity with Robot Framework if you dont have Pytest for acceptance and regression testing.

• Exposure to HashiCorp Vault for secrets and credentials management.

If the role above matches your skillset and you are immediately available or have a short notice period please send me your CV asap.

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