Ansible Automation Engineer
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK91AN |
| Company: | Santander UK |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BMAutomation_1714040721 |
Summary
Ansible Automation Engineer | S2 | CIO
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Santander are recruiting for a team member of the Automation team responsible for the facilitation and implementation of new capabilities for full Infrastructure Automation giving you an excellent opportunity to engage on and drive new and exciting projects.
This role will be responsible for developing, assisting with and implementing Infrastructure Automation solutions across the IT estate - the automation
engineer is tasked to deliver solutions aligned with the Automation roadmap and aligned to our corporate strategy.
The difference you'll make.
- Being a subject matter expert and taking on a consultative role as it pertains to infrastructure automation
- Setting standards/guidelines for IT Automation, both of the code itself and the level of documentation
- Assisting other teams to resolve automation challenges as part of a centre of excellence for Infrastructure Automation
- Training other members or juniors on automation technologies
- Understanding the I AM Risk principles and follow and promote the risk culture within area
- Carrying out the role to be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting risk using the appropriate Company procedures and channels.
What you'll bring:
- Automation & Configuration Management Software (Ansible is preferred)
- Python development
- Code Repository software (GitLab)
- Experience with automation of Linux, Windows & VMware
- Experience with automating at least one the following Cloud Platforms (vCloud, AWS & Azure)
- Experience with Docker, Swarm & Kubernetes
It would also be nice for you to have.
- Job Scheduling and Runbook Automation (e.g. Rundeck)
- Code Validation and Deployment Software (SonarQube/Jenkins)
- Network troubleshooting
- Scrum
What else you need to know
We want our people to thrive at work and home, and we recognise that many people benefit from flexible arrangements. To enable us to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop we understand the importance of having the right balance of spending time together in an office while maintaining flexibility.
By working this way, we can continue to create moments that matter for everyone. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and we're happy to discuss specific requirements throughout the recruitment process.
This role is based in Milton Keynes and our current expectation is at least 2 days in an office every week.
If you're interested in this role but with part time hours or a job-share we would still love to hear from you and discuss these.
Application process
If your application is successful a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. We will arrange a short call with you to learn more about you and what you are looking for from your next career move, as well as answer any questions you have about working in the Santander tech team. If both sides agree we will send your CV to the hiring manager to review. For this position, the interview process will be:
1st Stage - Technical Interview - this will be a 30 min technical interview with one of the team.
2nd Stage - A one-hour formal interview where we will ask both technical and competency-based questions. This can be done virtually or face to face depending on your situation.
If there's anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, please let us know.
Inclusion
At Santander we're creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains, and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.
How we'll reward you
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.
- £500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits
- Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
- We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don't contribute yourself We'll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer
- 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
- Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including: Bupa medical
insurance, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments - Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit,
income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover - 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more
- Share in Santander's success by investing in our share plans
- Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships
Learn more about our benefits and family friendly policies
What to do next:
If this sounds like a role you're interested in, then please apply.
If there's anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it's a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we're available through telephone, email, or face to face.
You can contact us at resourcing@santander.co.uk or call 0870 414 9080.