Senior Automation Tools Engineer (Contract) Inside IR35 - £550-£570 per day Cambridge Hybrid 2-3 days per week We’re seeking an experienced Senior Automation Tools Engineer to join a high-impact Automation Tools team on a contract basis. This is an opportunity to play a key role in building and scaling automation frameworks that drive reliability, performance, and efficiency across a complex hybrid infrastructure. You’ll work closely with Engineering, DevOps, IT, and Operations teams to streamline deployment and configuration processes, enabling robust system management across large-scale environments. What you’ll be doing: Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks across a hybrid estate and compute clusters Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, and GitLab Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate and improve deployment processes Troubleshoot infrastructure challenges and implement automated fixes to enhance stability Document systems, processes, and best practices Support system availability through participation in an on-call rota Continuously evaluate and introduce new tools and technologiesWhat we’re looking for: Strong experience in infrastructure automation and configuration management Proven track record managing large-scale Linux environments Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Scripting expertise (Python, Bash, or similar) Experience working across hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP) Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experienceNice to have: Experience with large-scale or multi-cluster environments Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Codex) Relevant certifications Familiarity with Agile/Scrum