Automation Architect

Automation Architect (Banking Project) We’re seeking an experienced Automation Engineer / Automation Architect to join a high-impact banking project. In this role, you’ll design and deliver enterprise-grade automation solutions across the full infrastructure lifecycle. You’ll play a key role in modernizing legacy environments, driving container adoption, and shaping automation standards at scale. Location: Warsaw (client office) Employment Type: Contract of Employment What You’ll Do Design and implement end-to-end automation solutions covering provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and decommissioning Develop robust automation using Ansible, Python, Bash/Shell, and PowerShell Define and design target architectures for migrating traditional and stateful applications to Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms Establish best practices, standards, and reference architectures for secure and scalable infrastructure automation Implement and manage Kerberos-based authentication for Ansible automation in Windows environments Build and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and custom modules, integrated with CI/CD pipelines Automate Windows Server operations and application management Ensure infrastructure solutions align with software engineering best practices and quality standards Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure and application teams to co-develop automation workflows Mentor and support junior engineers in automation, architecture, and governance What You Bring 5–8 years of relevant experience in automation or infrastructure engineering Strong hands-on expertise with Ansible Solid programming skills in Python Experience with Go (Golang) or willingness to work with it Proven track record in designing enterprise-scale automation architectures Experience with container platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift Strong communication skills in English Nice to Have Advanced expertise in Ansible and Python (beyond scripting—architecture, governance, and standards) Strong knowledge of Windows automation and security models Experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines Background in banking or other regulated environments