Senior Automation Engineer (Ansible SME) : Munster I am partnering with my favourite client, a leading multinational, in their search for a Senior Automation Engineer who will champion Automation best practices across the group. You will drive the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide automation strategies. This role will focus on architecting and maintaining scalable frameworks using Ansible, Terraform, and other modern tools, while championing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles. You will : Lead enterprise automation initiatives with Ansible, including platforms, collections, and custom playbooks Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure provisioning workflows to accelerate DevOps adoption Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to align automation with business and compliance needs Architect IaC solutions leveraging tools such as Terraform, Cutover, and n8n Oversee version control and collaboration workflows using Git Provide technical leadership on large-scale automation projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery Mentor and guide engineers, fostering innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement You will have : Extensive experience in infrastructure automation, DevOps, or systems engineering. Deep expertise in Ansible, including: Automation Platform usage, Playbook and role development, Creation and management of Ansible Collections. Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong programming skills, preferably in Python. Hands-on experience with Git and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. Experience with other automation tools such as Terraform, Cutover, n8n, etc. Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Strong understanding of security, compliance, and access control in automated environments. I am dealing with a highly engaged Senior TA and a Hiring Manager enthusiastic to fill this critical hire They are expanding their Irish operational hub and are not just offering a new career, they are offering exceptional career progression. Get in touch for a confidential chat. Skills: Automation Ansible CICD Ansible