Storage Senior Automation SME

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Company Description Who is HelloKindred? HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid. Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands. Job Description Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 30, 2026 Work set up: Hybrid Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Storage Senior Automation SME to provide technical leadership for storage automation strategy, standards, and reusable patterns across the bank, aligning closely with OpenShift platform engineering and driving excellence in testing and observability. What you will do: Provide technical leadership for storage automation strategy, standards, and reusable patterns aligned to OpenShift platform engineering. Set automation roadmaps and govern modules, code quality, and security practices. Mentor engineers, review designs, and drive adoption of GitOps and Infrastructure as Code. Own observability KPIs and drive continuous improvement of automation SLAs. Promote best practices in testing, automation reliability, and operational observability. Qualifications Expert knowledge of Ansible, Python, and Terraform with CI/CD integration and secrets management. Broad knowledge of SAN, NAS, DPS, and Pure Storage technologies. Proven leadership capability and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Experience defining automation standards, reusable patterns, and governance models. Strong understanding of testing, observability, and automation performance in enterprise environments. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship. HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.