Infrastructure Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer in Glasgow for a 12-month contract. You will automate configuration management and integrate APIs within a hybrid infrastructure. The role involves extensive use of Python and Ansible, requiring strong knowledge of virtualization technologies. Competitive day rate and hybrid work offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience automating infrastructure tasks using Python.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks and Infrastructure as Code.
• Deep understanding of virtualization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and automate configuration management for a VCF-based platform.
• Engineer and integrate APIs for infrastructure-on-demand.
• Lead testing and integration of new hardware.

Skills

Python

Ansible

VMware Cloud Foundation

TCP/IP

Linux

APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Infrastructure Engineer - Inside IR35 - Glasgow - Hybrid

Day Rate - up to 465

Duration - 12 months

Harvey Nash's FS Client are looking to bring in a contract Infrastructure Engineerf, you will be onsite 3 days per week in Glasgow, sitting within the Ops team, you will carry out tasks such as:

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and automate configuration management for a large-scale, global VCF-based virtualization platform
• using Python and Ansible.
• Engineer and integrate APIs to provide infrastructure-on-demand and seamless interaction between on-prem and third[1]party tools.
• Lead lab-based testing, certification, and integration of new hardware and software components into existing
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and architect scalable, resilient solutions.
• Ensure technical alignment with both vendor best practices and internal standards for reliability, automation, and security.
• Work independently to deliver on aggressive project timelines and resolve complex technical challenges.

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive experience automating infrastructure tasks (installation, configuration, management) using Python.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks (Ansible, Python) and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Deep understanding of virtualization technologies, ideally VMWare Cloud Foundation (VCF) or vSphere.
• Strong technical fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, Linux, distributed systems.
• Experience integrating APIs and automating workflows across hybrid infrastructure stacks.
• Familiarity with software version control, CI/CD pipelines, and modern SDLC practices.
• Desired Skills:
• Hands-on expertise with VMware's suite (VCF, vSphere, vSAN) in both greenfield and brownfield rollout scenarios.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies for infrastructure automation.
• Experience with other programming (e.g., Go, PowerShell, Bash).Strong communication skills as you will be expected to develop relationships with the Business Unit, internal stakeholders & the Vendor
• An understanding of escalation
• An ability to handle working in a pressurised environment
• A desire to question existing procedures and continually seek to improve processes.