Infrastructure Automation Lead - Financial Services - Contract London Area, United Kingdom Posted 2026-08-28 š Job Title: Infrastructure Automation Lead - Financial Services - Contractš Location: London, UKš Employment type: Contract, 6 monthsš Environment: Financial Services Environment About the Role We are searching on behalf of our client for this role. This position is not with OVI.We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Infrastructure Automation Engineer to drive a strategic infrastructure modernisation and automation programme across the EMEA region. This is a newly created role within the Infrastructure team, focused on transforming a largely manual infrastructure environment into a scalable, automated, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) platform. The successful candidate will be a hands-on technical leader who can independently define, design, and deliver automation solutions from a greenfield starting point. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions across on-premises and future cloud environments. Build and automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational processes using industry-standard automation tools. Develop automated server provisioning capabilities, moving from manual infrastructure requests towards self-service deployment workflows. Design automation frameworks that enable users to submit infrastructure requirements through standardised forms and automatically provision required resources. Reduce operational overhead by automating manual infrastructure activities, including server builds, software installation and configuration, patch management processes, validation and compliance activities, and infrastructure lifecycle management. Define and implement infrastructure standards, governance, and best practices. Collaborate with Infrastructure, Operations, and Engineering teams across multiple regions. Ensure all automation solutions are designed with future cloud migration and cloud-native adoption in mind. Support infrastructure modernisation initiatives involving OpenShift, Kubernetes, and hybrid cloud platforms. Act as the technical lead for infrastructure automation initiatives and help build and mentor a future automation team. Drive continuous improvement across infrastructure operations through automation and standardisation. Your Profile Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible. Proven experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions at enterprise scale. Experience building automation frameworks from the ground up within greenfield environments. Deep understanding of Linux administration, VMware environments, and enterprise server infrastructure. Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, and container platforms. Experience designing infrastructure with future cloud adoption in mind. Exposure to public cloud technologies, including Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Knowledge of source control platforms (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrated ability to independently lead and drive strategic infrastructure projects. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. What's Offered Competitive contract rate of Ā£600- Ā£700 all in. Opportunity to lead a strategic infrastructure modernisation programme. Chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Potential to influence and establish best practices in infrastructure automation. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a senior infrastructure automation specialist who can define the automation strategy, lead greenfield initiatives, and design scalable infrastructure automation architectures. They should be able to drive change in a largely manual environment, influence stakeholders, and establish best practices while building the foundations for a future automation team. When you apply to this role, AI may be used to help analyse and format your information so the hiring team can review it more easily. Frequently asked questionsHow do I apply for the Infrastructure Automation Lead - Financial Services - Contract role?You can apply directly on this page ā submit your CV and contact details through the application form, no account required.