Backup Engineer

Rado Bank; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a skilled Backup Engineer to maintain and manage a complex backup environment. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Backup & Recovery architectures, specifically Veeam, and will be able to solve complex problems while ensuring operational stability. This position also involves leading project implementations and requires clear communication skills. A competitive salary and additional benefits such as private medical insurance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

28 days holiday plus option to buy additional days

Private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Backup & Recovery architectures.
• Experience maintaining and managing backup systems.
• Strong knowledge of at least one operating system.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational stability and supportability.
• Perform daily and periodic checks for operational reliability.
• Test and improve monitoring and checking.

Skills

Backup & Recovery architecture knowledge

Problem-solving

Veeam Backup product knowledge

Ability to work in a regulated environment

Clear verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Veeam

IBM Spectrum Protect

NetBackup

Job description

Job Title

Backup Engineer

Job Description

What we are looking for

The Back Up Engineer role is based in our City of London office reporting to the Tech Lead Storage Services and is organisationally positioned within our Engineering and Enterprise Technology team. We are seeking a forward thinking analytical and reliable professional with a strong understanding of working in a global and regulated environment and will be responsible for maintaining and managing a complex back up system involving large numbers of nightly backups (around 10000). The backup engineer will be able to use their problem solving abilities to provide resolution of complex problems and improvements to the addition the individual will work with the architect function and the vendor to develop and maintain plans to keep the environment stable performant with the functionality required for the future. We are looking for someone who can also successfully lead project implementations from initiation through completion ensuring smooth training and a seamless handover to the baseline team.

The Function & Role

Engineering & Enterprise Tech is responsible for delivering stable high quality secure and cost-efficient infrastructure solutions for Rabobank businesses. This incorporates design implementation security and support of (amongst others) data centre networks server capacity data centres workplace (desktop laptop mobile) etc.

Key areas of responsibility

Within these responsibilities the following specific tasks are key :

• Ensure operational stability and supportability
• Maintain data retention for historic data
• Perform daily weekly and periodic checks and procedures as required to ensure operational reliability.
• Perform product lifecycle management.
• Test maintain and improve monitoring and checking.
• Add and remove backups to new and existing servers according to defined process and policy.
• Perform Operational Acceptance Tests for servers for backups.
• Capacity planning of backup environments ensuring appropriate investment is made at the appropriate time.
• Ensure that standards are maintained in line with departmental policies and automated checks where practical.
• Accountable for delivery of individually-assigned projects.

Skills & Experience Required

The role requires an in-depth knowledge of Backup & Recovery architectures and particular an in depth knowledge of the Veeam Backup product.

• Troubleshoot stability and performance problems for Backups.
• Definition and documentation of best practice process and design.
• Install and configure Backup & Recovery hardware and software.
• Identify requirements and develop / deploy solutions for Backup environments.
• Knowledge of working for a company supporting a large number of backups.
• Strong knowledge of at least one operating system.
• Clear verbal and written communication to peers and management.
• Willingness to travel between NL and UK and globally as required.

Desirable

• Knowledge of IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM).
• Knowledge of NetBackup.
• Knowledge of client operating systems Windows / RHEL / Solaris.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to influence effectively at different organizational levels;
• Courage and determination to challenge current practices;
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills;
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deal with people across a complex organisation with different cultures and geographies.
• Demonstrates professional acumen integrity discretion credibility and trustworthiness.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively under pressure and results driven.
• Ability to respond swiftly to changing demands of the business.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship / influencing skills.
• Good time management.
• Willingness to travel if required.

Why work with us

A career at Rabobank can offer insights into many areas. As well as having the opportunity to really see and understand the role of Financial Institutions in the Food & Agribusiness sector we are committed to providing our employees with the opportunities to develop their skills and progress their careers within the company. We work flexibly at Rabobank combining the benefits of working at the London office and working from home allowing the best of both worlds to come together.

Benefits for this role

• A competitive salary
• A discretionary annual bonus
• 28 days holiday plus the option to buy additional days.

Company pension scheme plus other financial benefit schemes

• Private medical insurance regular health screening checks plus other health benefits
• A range of family friendly policies and lifestyle benefits
• Salary sacrifice schemes cycle to work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice.

Plus many more incentives

As well as helping our clients to grow their businesses sustainably we are fully committed to growing our people to make them the best that they can be. We embrace differences and strive to create a truly inclusive work culture based on trust and respect for all. A place where everyone can be themselves and bring their whole selves to work along with their unique experiences background and expertise. We strive to empower our people to focus on their wellbeing by providing a range of resources that will enable them to flourish both in and outside of the workplace. Our ambition is to maintain sustainable meaningful and collaborative working environments so that our people understand how they contribute to our vision and overall mission they can be healthy at work and bring the best version of themselves to our vibrant UK Branch community.

Application Process

Deadline for application : 27th October 2025 (due to high volume of applications this advert may close prior to the posted close date). Applications via LinkedIn message or email will not be reviewed; please apply via the link.

About Us

For over 40 years Rabobank UK has been serving and supporting the UKs Food and Agribusiness (F&A) sector with tailored solutions in-depth market knowledge and its broad global network. Located in the heart of the city of London we are a leader in Food & Agribusiness (F&A) banking with a growing position in the Energy and Energy Transition sector. We estimate that through our existing client relationships we touch 85% of all food sold in the UK.

With a unique knowledge-driven and customer-focused strategy supported by unrivalled financial strength Rabobank UK is in a singular position to deliver value in the form of sophisticated and often individually tailored financial products and services for its customers. Clients in F&A financial services and other financial sectors can rely on Rabobank as their trusted partner with the confidence that Rabobank-designed financial solutions and advice are supported by top-quality research a commitment to building long-term relationships and a unique insight into the customers tactical and strategic priorities.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter. Should you require any additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or health condition or if you require any support or assistance due to any individual characteristics you may have please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Talent Acquisition Team who will work with you to consider any adjustments or support which we can reasonably make or provide.