Orchestration Software Engineer

The Infrastructure Automation Engineering Service designs, builds and validates automation for a secure, multi‑site platform. The team develops Python3‑based low‑level automation, Ansible deployment logic, Jenkins build pipelines, and Bash/Power Shell scripting, focusing on hardware automation, service configuration and integration with REST/SOAP APIs.

Key Responsibilities

* Design, develop and validate infrastructure automation components.

* Reverse‑engineer applications, designs and manual processes into zero‑touch automation.

* Build parameterised, dynamic automation for consistent multi‑environment deployment.

* Produce production‑grade code aligned with industry and internal standards.

* Use Git/Bitbucket for version control and peer review.

* Produce and review HLDs and LLDs.

* Support system testing and resolve automation/deployment issues.

* Operate within the Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence).

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum 12 months’ hands‑on experience (within last 3 years) in:

* Developing complex Python3 automation for production systems

* Using Ansible, Puppet or Chef

* Bash and Power Shell scripting for OS‑level automation

* Automating server, network and storage deployments across multiple vendors

* Supporting large‑scale infrastructure environments

* Troubleshooting hardware/software failures

* Working in Agile teams

* Advanced Python3/Power Shell features:
Workflows, DSC, Bare‑Metal Deployment

Additional requirements:

* Recent professional certification (CCNP, VCP, RHCA/RHCE, OCA or equivalent).

* Strong communication, analytical and critical‑thinking skills.

* Active SC clearance.

* Competent with Microsoft Office.

Desirable Experience

* Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo).

* Secure or regulated public‑sector environments.

* Delivery of accredited UK government solutions.

* Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Role Details

* Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

* Salary: £50,000–£70,000

* Location:

Hybrid, Corsham (Wiltshire)

* Benefits:
Additional leave, pension, employee discount, WFH options