Senior Consultant Specialist

Job description Some careers shine brighter than others If you re looking for a career that will help you stand out join HSBC and fulfil your potential Whether you want a career that could take you to the top or simply take you in an exciting new direction HSBC offers opportunities support and rewards that will take you further HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world with operations in 64 countries and territories We aim to be where the growth is enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper and ultimately helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Senior Consultant Specialist To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements Design and Development Design develop and implement automation workflows playbooks and scripts using Ansible and Python to manage and configure IT infrastructure applications and services Write clean modular and reusable Ansible playbooks roles and custom modules Develop Python scripts for complex automation tasks API integrations data processing and custom tooling Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective automation solutions Automation Orchestration Automate configuration management application deployment system provisioning and routine operational tasks Integrate Ansible and Python automation into CI CD pipelines e g Jenkins GitLab CI CD Azure DevOps to enable rapid and reliable software delivery Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code IaC principles using Ansible Troubleshooting Support Identify troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation workflows Ansible playbooks and Python scripts Provide technical support and guidance to other teams on automation best practices Documentation Best Practices Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for automation processes playbooks and scripts Adhere to and promote best practices for Ansible development Python scripting and version control Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards Collaboration Communication Work effectively within an Agile Scrum development environment Collaborate with infrastructure networking development and operations teams to optimize workflows and improve system reliability and efficiency Requirements To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements 10- 15 years of total experience in infra support and IT automation with a strong focus on Ansible and Python Proven experience in designing and implementing automation solutions for enterprise environments Strong experience on Enterprise Storage Management especially over File Block Storage Proven hands-on experience over NetApp Dell Storage Arrays Ansible Expertise In-depth knowledge of Ansible core concepts including playbooks roles modules inventory variables Experience with Ansible Tower AWX is highly desirable Python Proficiency Strong scripting skills in Python including experience with various libraries for automation API interaction REST SOAP and data manipulation Version Control Proficient with Git and Git-based platforms e g GitHub GitLab Bitbucket for code management branching and merging Operating Systems Strong understanding of Linux Unix operating systems and command-line tools Familiarity with Windows automation is a plus Networking Concepts Basic understanding of network protocols and technologies TCP IP DNS DHCP VLANs routing switching for network automation tasks Cloud Platforms Optional but a plus Experience with cloud platforms like AWS Azure or GCP and their automation capabilities Containerization Optional but a plus Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration CI CD Tools Optional but a plus Experience with CI CD tools like Jenkins GitLab CI CD or CircleCI for integrating automation into delivery pipelines Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Proactive self-learner and eager to adopt new technologies Knowledge of SAN fabrics CISCO and Brocade experience Experience with other configuration management tools e g Chef SaltStack Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools e g Prometheus Grafana ELK stack Kibana Experience with virtualization technologies e g VMware Hyper-V Understanding of IT security best practices in automation You ll achieve more when you join HSBC www hsbc com careers HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued respected and opinions count We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment Personal data held by 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