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Senior Automation Engineer

Oscar Technology
West Midlands (Region) Contract GBP 169,000 – 182,000
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Senior Automation Engineer | £650-£700p/day (Inside IR35) | West Midlands (Hybrid) | 6 months (initially) | Stakeholder management/ Comfortable with network platforms

We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to play a key role in a large-scale network automation programme. This is a hands on technical leadership role where you'll shape the direction of the project and deliver high quality automation solutions.

This is not just a delivery role. You will be a core part of the project, influencing how automation is built and deployed, while working closely with engineers and stakeholders across the programme.

Key responsibilities:

  • Designing and developing automation using Ansible and Python in production environments

  • Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and repeatable deployments

  • Working across network platforms including Cisco, Fortinet, and F5

  • Acting as a technical lead within the team and shaping delivery

  • Supporting training and knowledge transfer to ensure long-term capability is built

What we're looking for:
  • Strong background in network automation, ideally from a network engineering foundation

  • 5+ years' experience with Ansible in production environments

  • 5+ years' experience using Python for automation and integration

  • Experience managing and building CI/CD pipelines

  • Hands-on experience with Cisco, Fortinet, and F5 technologies

  • Comfortable working directly with stakeholders and playing a visible role in the project

Desirables:
  • Experience in regulated sectors

If this sounds like a good fit, apply now as interviews commence imminently!

Senior Automation Engineer | £650-£700p/day (Inside IR35) | West Midlands (Hybrid) | 6 months (initially) | Stakeholder management/ Comfortable with network platforms

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