Infrastructure Engineer

Randstad (Schweiz) AG; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing, innovative company as an Infrastructure Engineer, where you'll maintain and improve robust infrastructure systems. This role offers the chance to work closely with the CTO and engineering team, ensuring reliable and cost-efficient infrastructure for high-value users. You'll be part of a dynamic environment, helping to disrupt the global credit insurance industry with technology-driven solutions. If you're passionate about infrastructure and eager to contribute to a transformative journey, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Private healthcare (MHD)

Private pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work and Electric Vehicle schemes

£100/year towards physical challenge of choice

Employee Share Option Pool

Qualifications

• 2+ years in DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering roles.
• Proficient in AWS, Bash, Python, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve infrastructure on AWS ECS.
• Collaborate with teams to streamline CI/CD pipeline.
• Monitor system performance and manage alerts.

Skills

AWS services

Bash scripting

Python scripting

SQL

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD tools

Kubernetes

Infrastructure monitoring

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Similar

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

We look for character over credentials:

We’re a specialist credit and surety underwriter transforming B2B credit protection with technology-enabled solutions (website)

Founded in 2020, we are licensed and operating across the UK, EU, US and Canada with offices in London, New York and Dallas

Since our commercial launch in March 2022, we are already serving some of the world’s largest companies, providing them with superior credit protection and innovative risk management technology

About the role:

We’re seeking an Infrastructure Engineerto join our technical team. This role is ideal for someone with 2+ years of experience who is passionate about maintaining and improving robust infrastructure systems while contributing to data management initiatives.

You’ll work closely with our CTO and engineering team to ensure our infrastructure remains reliable, cost-efficient, and adaptable to meet the needs of high-value users.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, well-funded start-up that is disrupting the global credit insurance industry, growing and developing with the company.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve existing infrastructure built on AWS ECS with observability tools in place
• Improve automation for deployments and infrastructure management
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline the CI/CD pipeline
• Maintain and enhance monitoring and alerting systems
• Monitor system performance to ensure reliability for high-value users
• Proactively manage alerts, licensing, costs and controls with minimal supervision
• Support the transition into data management by understanding data quality, content and size
• Create and maintain architectural diagrams to document infrastructure systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure needs with product goals

What we’re looking for

• Technical Skills:
• • Proficiency in AWS services
  • Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python
  • Understanding of SQL for database management and queries
  • Experience with provisioning and configuration management tools such as Ansible and Terraform
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions
  • Infrastructure knowledge: ansible, puppet, AWS, Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring tools and best practices
• Experience:
• • 2+ years of experience in DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering roles
  • Exposure to designing or maintaining system architecture diagrams
• Mindset & Attributes:
• • A proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership
  • A team player who exchanges feedback and collaborates effectively
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on cost control and operational efficiency
• Nice-to-haves:
• • Experience working in fintech or startup
  • Familiarity with AI tools or workflows
  • A degree in Computer Science or Similar (Optional)
  • Experience with Message Brokers, such as Kafka, SQS / SNS or RabbitMQ

Logistics:

• Compensation: Based on experience
• Employment type: Permanent
• Employee Share Option Pool: Available - you will earn a stake in the company you are helping to build
• Location: Hybrid, minimum 2 days in our brand-new office on Bermondsey Street, 5-minute walk from London Bridge Station

Company benefits:

• Private healthcare (MHD)
• Private pension
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to work and Electric Vehicle schemes
• £100/year towards physical challenge of choice

Interview process:

We run a quick and efficient process:

1. Introductory call with the CTO
2. Interview with the CTO
3. Interview with the Engineering team and key stakeholders
4. Offer