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Experis UK

OpenShift Automation Developer CGEMJP00322556

On site

Sheffield, United kingdom

£ 495 /day

Freelance

28-11-2025

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Skills

Python Bash GitLab CI/CD DevOps Kubernetes Monitoring Jenkins Ansible Change Management Networking CI/CD Pipelines OpenShift Terraform

Job Specifications

Role Title: OpenShift Automation Developer

Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2026

Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to £495.88 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role Purpose / Summary

The client is seeking an experienced OpenShift Automation Developer to design and implement automation solutions that streamline the deployment, configuration, and management of OpenShift clusters. This role will focus on creating robust, reusable automation frameworks to support infrastructure provisioning, scaling, patching, and integration with the bank's enterprise systems.

Key Skills/ Requirements

Automation Development:

Build automation scripts and workflows for OpenShift cluster provisioning, scaling, and lifecycle management.
Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
Automate patching, upgrades, and compliance checks for OpenShift environments.

Integration

Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.
Enable automated API integrations for applications running on OpenShift.

Performance & Reliability

Ensure automation solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with the bank's operational standards.
Implement monitoring and alerting for automated processes.

Collaboration

Work closely with OpenShift Architects, Administrators, and Infrastructure Engineers.
Support testing and validation of automation workflows in lab and production environments.

Documentation & Governance

Maintain detailed documentation of automation scripts and processes.
Ensure adherence to the bank's IT governance and change management policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong experience in OpenShift and Kubernetes automation.
Proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, or similar).
Understanding of container orchestration, networking, and storage concepts.
Knowledge of IT security standards and compliance frameworks.
Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

About the Company

Experis is a global leader in IT professional resourcing, project solutions and managed services. As the need for IT skills accelerates, we help organisations transform their digital infrastructure, enterprise applications, cloud and cyber security. Through Experis Academy, we deliver the powerful combination of in-demand technical skills together with the soft skills that are critical for business success. Experis is part of ManpowerGroup, a Fortune 500 Global Business and world leader in innovative workforce solutions. Know more