Job Title: Ansible SME Tech Lead Location: Sheffield, 3 days onsite is mandatory Start Date: 19-Jan-26 End Date: 30-Nov-26 Rate: £550p/d via UmbrellaKey Responsibilities:Develop, maintain, and optimize Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.Provide expert guidance on automation strategy, standards, and best practices.Collaborate with engineering, operations, and application teams to automate processes.Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues.Support integration with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and ITSM tools.Ensure security, compliance, and proper credential management in automation workflows.Mentor and train team members on Ansible usage and automation concepts.Evaluate new features, modules, and integrations for continuous improvement.Document automation solutions and contribute to knowledge sharingRequired Skills andamp; ExperienceStrong hands-on experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform.Strong knowledge for AAP 2.6 set up and its featuresProficiency in YAML, Python, and related automation tools.Solid understanding of infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.Experience with RBAC, security, and compliance in enterprise environments.Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and integration with monitoring toolsExcellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.Red Hat certifications (eg, RHCE, Ansible Automation) preferred.Experience with common Scripting languages such as Shell, Perl, Ruby, PythonAutomation/Orchestration experience with ..... full job details .....