Senior DevOps (Automation) Engineer £650-£700p/day (Inside IR35) West Midlands (Fully on site) 6 months (initially) Stakeholder management/ Comfortable with network platformsWe are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to play a key role in a large-scale network automation programme. This is a hands on technical leadership role where you''ll shape the direction of the project and deliver high quality automation solutions.This is not just a delivery role. You will be a core part of the project, influencing how automation is built and deployed, while working closely with engineers and stakeholders across the programme. Key responsibilities:Designing and developing automation using Ansible and Python in production environmentsBuilding and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and repeatable deploymentsWorking across network platforms including Cisco, Fortinet, and F5Acting as a technical lead within the team and shaping deliverySupporting training and knowledge transfer to ensure long-term capability is builtWhat we''re looking for:Strong background in network automation, ideally from a network engineering foundation5+ years'' experience with Ansible in production environments5+ years'' experience using Python for automation and integrationExperience managing and building CI/CD pipelinesHands-on experience with Cisco, Fortinet, and F5 technologiesComfortable working directly with stakeholders and playing a visible role in the projectDesirables:Experience in regulate