SRE Automation Lead - Reliability & Cloud Pipelines

BT Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunication provider is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive the automation strategy in London. The role involves leading automation initiatives, managing network platforms, and enhancing service delivery. Ideal candidates should have strong Python skills, knowledge of Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and a solid understanding of network engineering. You’ll be joining a team focused on operational excellence and providing an outstanding customer experience.

Benefits

Tailored training and development opportunities

10% on target bonus

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

50% off mobile plans

Exclusive colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Proficient in at least one programming language, preferably Python.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and familiarity with Gitlab CI/CD or Jenkins.
• Deep understanding of containerization and container orchestration.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Professional Services automation strategy.
• Manage compute infrastructure hosts including patching.
• Build network automation frameworks for efficient deployment.
• Participate as technical lead in incident management.
• Champion and build effective relationships for business outcomes.

Skills

Python

Ansible

Containerization

CI/CD pipelines

Network engineering fundamentals

HTTP/web APIs

IP/MPLS networks

Kubernetes

System administration

Cloud computing

Job description

A leading telecommunication provider is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive the automation strategy in London. The role involves leading automation initiatives, managing network platforms, and enhancing service delivery. Ideal candidates should have strong Python skills, knowledge of Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and a solid understanding of network engineering. You’ll be joining a team focused on operational excellence and providing an outstanding customer experience.