DevOps Engineer

Role: DevOps Engineer – Puppet to Ansible Migration Location: UK, remote Duration: 6months Contract Inside IR35 Note: Banking experience is mandatory Strong Ansible experience is required Description: We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to lead our migration project from Puppet to Ansible. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in configuration management and automation, with hands-on experience in both Puppet and Ansible. This role involves designing, planning, and executing the migration strategy to ensure a smooth transition and minimal disruption to existing services. Essential Skills Develop a comprehensive migration plan outlining milestones, timelines, and resource requirements. Conduct a thorough assessment of the current Puppet environment and identify components to be migrated. Translate existing Puppet manifests and modules into Ansible playbooks and roles. Refactor and optimize existing configurations to align with Ansible best practices. Implement Ansible playbooks and roles to replicate current Puppet functionalities. Perform extensive testing to ensure that the new Ansible configurations meet all operational requirements and perform as expected. Create detailed documentation for all Ansible playbooks, roles, and configurations. Document migration processes, troubleshooting steps, and any deviations from the original plan. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of Ansible configurations. Identify and implement process improvements for configuration management and automation. Stay updated with the latest advancements in Ansible and DevOps practices to continuously enhance the system.

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 1/19/2025