Ingenii Search are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join an international business on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on Windows environments, automation, XML, and Ansible. As part of a dynamic team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated deployment pipelines while optimising their infrastructure for scalability and efficiency. This role falls outside IR35 and is 2 days WFH, 3 days onsite. Key Responsibilities: Manage and optimise Windows-based infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance. Design and develop automation scripts using Ansible to manage configuration and deployment across various environments. Create, manage, and troubleshoot complex XML configurations and data integrations. Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and alerting systems to support deployment automation. Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration of new applications and services into the infrastructure. Maintain and improve infrastructure security by implementing best practices and security tools. Conduct troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysis for infrastructure issues. Ensure that all infrastructure components are documented, maintainable, and scalable. Experience : 5 years of experience in a DevOps or similar role with a strong emphasis on Windows environments. Proficiency in Windows server administration and Azure. Extensive experience with automation tools, particularly Ansible for configuration management and deployment. Solid understanding of XML for data exchange, configuration, and integrations. Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Strong understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure best practices. Ability to work independently and remotely while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.