Automation Architect (Banking Project) onsite - Warsaw - Poland

Automation Architect (Banking Project) We’re seeking an experienced Automation Engineer / Automation Architect to join a high-impact banking project. In this role, you’ll design and deliver enterprise-grade automation solutions across the full infrastructure lifecycle. You’ll play a key role in modernizing legacy environments, driving container adoption, and shaping automation standards at scale. Location: Warsaw (client office) Employment Type: Contract of Employment What You’ll Do • Design and implement end-to-end automation solutions covering provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and decommissioning • Develop robust automation using Ansible, Python, Bash/Shell, and PowerShell • Define and design target architectures for migrating traditional and stateful applications to Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms • Establish best practices, standards, and reference architectures for secure and scalable infrastructure automation • Implement and manage Kerberos-based authentication for Ansible automation in Windows environments • Build and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and custom modules, integrated with CI/CD pipelines • Automate Windows Server operations and application management • Ensure infrastructure solutions align with software engineering best practices and quality standards • Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure and application teams to co-develop automation workflows • Mentor and support junior engineers in automation, architecture, and governance What You Bring • 5–8 years of relevant experience in automation or infrastructure engineering • Strong hands-on expertise with Ansible • Solid programming skills in Python • Experience with Go (Golang) or willingness to work with it • Proven track record in designing enterprise-scale automation architectures • Experience with container platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift • Strong communication skills in English Nice to Have • Advanced expertise in Ansible and Python (beyond scripting—architecture, governance, and standards) • Strong knowledge of Windows automation and security models • Experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines • Background in banking or other regulated environments