Principal Infrastructure Engineer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead teams in designing and implementing infrastructure solutions. The role involves ensuring the incorporation of security measures, managing operational feedback, and working with cutting-edge technologies. Candidates should have significant experience in infrastructure management and reside in the UK for the past 5 years.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading infrastructure solutions and services.
• Familiarity with security control measures.
• Strong background in operational management.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in designing and implementing infrastructure solutions.
• Provide operational feedback to technical architects.
• Ensure security controls are incorporated into solutions.
• Investigate and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Java

Python

Azure

Kubernetes

React

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure ML Studio

Docker

PostgreSQL

Job description

Shared Application Services (SAS) is a rapidly expanding area within the Home Office, focused on application development and support, utilizing cutting-edge technologies.

As part of the DDaT’s SAS Level 2 (L2) Support Team, you will monitor the Home Office’s core technology, infrastructure, applications, and services, ensuring 24/7/365 support and recovery.

You will contribute to technical estate management, leveraging new technologies, methodologies, and best practices, with a focus on real-time monitoring, automation, and service industrialisation.

The role offers opportunities to implement AI and automation to improve efficiency and outcomes for the public and colleagues.

As a Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you will lead strategic and tactical engineering initiatives, ensuring future-ready technologies and services, and promoting engineering best practices across the Home Office.

You may manage operational relationships with suppliers, ensuring compliance with standards and contractual obligations.

You will oversee infrastructure design, development, support, and maintenance, working with technical architects to shape service offerings and improve operability.

Your responsibilities include workforce planning, budgeting, technology road mapping, and project delivery.

Tools and Technologies we use:

We encourage continuous learning with a broad range of technologies, including:

• Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power Platform

• Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular

• Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Mongodb, Apache Cassandra

• DevOps/Platforms: Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform

• AI: Azure ML Studio, Python, Github Copilot, OpenAI

What you will do

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead teams in designing, implementing, transitioning, supporting infrastructure solutions and services.

• Provide operational feedback to technical architects.

• Ensure solutions incorporate security controls against threats.

• Investigate, resolve, and prevent problems, coordinating teams accordingly.

• Establish standards and procedures across the service lifecycle, managing resources effectively.

• Define and promote engineering best practices and standards.

Work may require out-of-hours support, with additional compensation.

UK residency and security requirements: You must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.