Infrastructure Engineer (AWS, Kubernetes, Hyperledger Firefly, Besu)

ZILO; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is redefining technology in the Transfer Agency sector. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building a next-generation platform that leverages AWS, Kubernetes, and blockchain technologies. This role offers the chance to work on complex systems while ensuring high availability and security. With a culture that promotes creativity and collaboration, you'll have opportunities for personal growth and career advancement. Enjoy enhanced leave, private health care, and flexible working arrangements as you contribute to innovative solutions that make a real impact.

Benefits

Enhanced leave - 38 days including 8 UK Public Holidays

Private Health Care including family cover

Life Assurance – 5x salary

Flexible working - work from home and/or in our London Office

Employee Assistance Program

Company Pension (Salary Sacrifice options available)

Access to training and development

Buy and Sell holiday scheme

Work from anywhere/global mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer or DevOps Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services and Kubernetes for cloud management.
• Experience with blockchain technologies and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage AWS cloud infrastructure ensuring scalability and security.
• Implement Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless deployment and infrastructure security.

Skills

AWS Services (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, VPC, CloudWatch)

Kubernetes

Hyperledger Firefly

Ethereum (Hyperledger Besu)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Network Security

CI/CD Pipelines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Job description

About us:

Step forward into the future of technology with ZILO.

We’re here to redefine what’s possible in technology. While we’re trusted by the global Transfer Agency sector, our technology is truly flexible and designed to transform any business at scale. We’ve created a unified platform that adapts to diverse needs, offering the scalability and reliability legacy systems simply can’t match.

At ZILO, our DNA is built on Character, Creativity, and Craftsmanship. We face every challenge with integrity, explore new ideas with a curious mind, and set a high standard in every detail.

We are a team of dedicated professionals where everyone, regardless of their role, drives our progress and creates real impact. If you’re ready to shape the future, let’s talk.

About the role:

We are building an innovative platform that leverages cutting-edge technologies to create secure, scalable, and decentralized systems. Join our dynamic team where you will play a crucial role in shaping our infrastructure and driving the development of a next-generation platform based on AWS, Kubernetes, Hyperledger Firefly, and Besu.

We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to build and manage the underlying infrastructure for our platform. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex and innovative systems involving blockchain and cloud technologies. You will be responsible for architecting, deploying, and maintaining the infrastructure components that power our decentralised applications.

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Implement and maintain Kubernetes clusters for containerized application deployment and orchestration.
• Work with the Hyperledger Firefly framework to integrate blockchain networks and facilitate decentralized applications.
• Support and manage Ethereum-based blockchain networks with Hyperledger Besu, ensuring seamless operation.
• Develop and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps, development, and security teams to ensure a seamless deployment pipeline and secure infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and resolve issues across the infrastructure stack.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and blockchain technologies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, VPC, and CloudWatch.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices deployment.
• Familiarity with Hyperledger Firefly and Ethereum-based blockchain frameworks like Besu.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Solid understanding of network security, firewalls, and data encryption techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures.
• Knowledge of containerization and Docker.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and log aggregation platforms (e.g., ELK stack, Splunk).
• Experience with blockchain-related security practices and smart contract deployment.

• Be a part of an innovative and fast-growing platform.
• Work with cutting-edge cloud and blockchain technologies.
• Opportunities for personal growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Enhanced leave - 38 days inclusive of 8 UK Public Holidays
• Private Health Care including family cover
• Life Assurance – 5x salary
• Flexible working-work from home and/or in our London Office
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Pension(Salary Sacrifice options available)
• Access to training and development
• Buy and Sell holiday scheme
• The opportunity for “work from anywhere/global mobility”