Information Technology Infrastructure Team Lead

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing software business in Worcester seeks an IT Infrastructure Team Lead. This hands-on role involves managing a hybrid infrastructure, mentoring a small team, and ensuring the performance and security of core systems. Ideal for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and want to take technical ownership.

Benefits

7% pension

BUPA

26 days holiday plus all bank holidays

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience across Windows and Linux server environments.
• Experience managing or mentoring small IT or infrastructure teams.
• Practical experience supporting cloud platforms – primarily Azure.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the company’s hybrid infrastructure: on-prem and cloud-based.
• Guide and support a small internal team.
• Manage and optimise Azure cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Problem Solving

IT Security

Leadership

Education

Degree-qualified

Tools

VMware vSphere

Azure

Linux

Windows

Job description

Job Description

IT Infrastructure Team Lead – Hands-On Role Across On-Prem & Cloud | Up to £75K | Worcester + Hybrid Working

• Infrastructure Team Lead jobs, Senior Infrastructure Engineer jobs, Systems & Cloud Engineer jobs
• Hybrid working – only 1 day per week required in the Worcester office
• £60K – £70K salary guide + bonus + 7% pension + BUPA + 26 days holiday plus all bank holidays
• Innovative, fast-growing software business – part of an international group of technology companies
• Lead from the front in a hands-on technical role, supporting business-critical infrastructure and dev environments

Are you a highly capable Infrastructure Engineer ready to step into a Team Lead role, or already leading infrastructure projects and looking for more autonomy? This is a fantastic opportunity to take technical ownership of a modern infrastructure estate spanning on-prem and cloud systems, while guiding a small internal team and reporting directly to senior leadership.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to stay deeply hands-on — someone who thrives on solving problems, owning systems, and delivering consistently high-quality infrastructure support in a fast-paced software environment.

The company

The business develops automation and data platforms used in research, development and testing environments across mobility, clean energy and laboratory sectors. With a globally distributed development team and a strong UK presence in Worcester, the company combines engineering excellence with a flexible, people-first culture.

Your background as an Infrastructure Team Lead:

• Extensive hands-on experience across Windows and Linux server environments
• Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere, networking, VPNs, firewalls and virtual infrastructure
• Experience managing or mentoring small IT or infrastructure teams
• Confident working independently, with the ability to prioritise and lead technical delivery
• Practical experience supporting cloud platforms – primarily Azure (GCP is a bonus)
• Familiarity with supporting software development environments and DevOps tooling
• Strong understanding of IT security and incident response
• Degree-qualified or equivalent professional experience

Infrastructure Team Lead responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the company’s hybrid infrastructure: on-prem and cloud-based
• Remain hands-on across VMware, Windows/Linux servers, and internal network infrastructure
• Guide and support a small internal team (task direction, mentoring, escalation support)
• Manage and optimise Azure cloud infrastructure used across dev and business systems
• Ensure availability, performance and security of core systems and services
• Oversee laptop and desktop support and liaise with third-party support providers
• Collaborate closely with software teams on deployment pipelines and infrastructure needs
• Contribute to planning, continuous improvement, and infrastructure modernisation

This Senior Infrastructure Engineer job is commutable from:

Worcester, Kidderminster, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Birmingham, Redditch, Evesham, Tewkesbury, Hereford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and surrounding areas.

To apply, please send your CV to James Brocklehurst at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

“Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days, then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.”