Orchestration Software Engineer
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Minimum 12 months hands-on experience in developing complex Python3 automation for production systems</li><li>Experience using Ansible, Puppet or Chef</li><li>Proficiency in Bash and PowerShell scripting for OS-level automation</li><li>Experience automating server, network and storage deployments across multiple vendors</li><li>Background supporting large-scale infrastructure environments</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software failures</li><li>Experience working in Agile teams</li><li>Knowledge of advanced Python3/PowerShell features: Workflows, DSC, Bare-Metal Deployment</li><li>Recent professional certification (CCNP, VCP, RHCA/RHCE, OCA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong communication, analytical and critical-thinking skills</li><li>Active SC clearance</li><li>Competent with Microsoft Office</li><li>Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo) is desirable</li><li>Experience in secure or regulated public-sector environments is a plus</li><li>Delivery experience of accredited UK government solutions is a plus</li><li>Degree in Computer Science or related field is desirable</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Design, develop and validate infrastructure automation components</li><li>Reverse-engineer applications, designs and manual processes into zero-touch automation</li><li>Build parameterised, dynamic automation for consistent multi-environment deployment</li><li>Produce production-grade code aligned with industry and internal standards</li><li>Use Git/Bitbucket for version control and peer review</li><li>Produce and review High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs)</li><li>Support system testing and resolve automation/deployment issues</li><li>Operate within the Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence)</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Ansible</li><li>Atlassian</li><li>Bamboo</li><li>Bash</li><li>BitBucket</li><li>Confluence</li><li>Git</li><li>Hardware</li><li>Support</li><li>JIRA</li><li>Jenkins</li><li>Network</li><li>PowerShell</li><li>Puppet</li><li>REST</li><li>SOAP</li><li>DevOps</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are the Infrastructure Automation Engineering Service, dedicated to designing, building, and validating automation for a secure, multi-site platform. Our team specializes in Python3-based low-level automation, Ansible deployment logic, Jenkins build pipelines, and Bash/PowerShell scripting, with a focus on hardware automation, service configuration, and integration with REST/SOAP APIs. We offer a full-time, permanent role with a salary range of £50,000 to £70,000, located in a hybrid setting in Corsham, Wiltshire. Our benefits include additional leave, pension, employee discounts, and work-from-home options.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>