Senior Infrastructure Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services client is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Cloud Architecture & Engineering to manage and implement cutting-edge infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in regulated environments and expertise in Microsoft technologies, along with a passion for automation and technical innovation.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience in regulated industries.
• Deep expertise in hybrid cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 services.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of infrastructure solutions.
• Ensure solutions meet regulatory requirements.
• Drive technical delivery for cloud migration and automation.
• Translate strategies into engineering solutions.

Skills

Hybrid cloud environments

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Windows Server

Virtualisation

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Infrastructure-as-Code

AI services

Job description

Job Description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Cloud Architecture & Engineering) - Financial Services

• £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
• Fully Onsite (for probation period)
• Based in Ipswich, Caerphilly, or Maynooth

About the Role

This financial services client is seeking driven and highly capable Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer (Architecture & Engineering) to join their fast-paced, regulated environment. You will be reporting to the Head of Integrated Solution Services. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical architect/engineer who is passionate about delivering tangible results, shaping strategy, and delivering on it regardless of challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, engineering, and implementation of modern, pragmatic infrastructure solutions aligned with a cloud-smart strategy and business goals.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise across hybrid environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-premises infrastructure.
• Translate high-level architectural strategies into actionable engineering solutions and detailed project plans.
• Champion and implement AI-driven automation and intelligence within ICT operations.
• Ensure all solutions meet rigorous regulatory, security, and operational requirements, contributing to design and change governance.
• Collaborate closely with Architecture, Security, Service Delivery, and business stakeholders to ensure engineering outcomes are aligned and supportable.
• Drive technical delivery for key initiatives, including cloud migration, automation, resilience engineering, and service modernisation.

Essential Experience

• Significant hands-on experience delivering infrastructure and cloud solutions in highly regulated industries (e.g., financial services, government, healthcare).
• Deep technical expertise in hybrid cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure (compute, networking, , storage).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 platform services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, security/compliance).
• Solid background in Windows Server, virtualisation (VMware/Hyper-V), and on-premises data centre infrastructure.
• Proven track record of translating strategy into executable engineering workstreams and delivering results at pace.
• Demonstrable experience with AI services and platforms, and a passion for intelligent automation.
• Excellent scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI) and experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates).
• Experience with SQL databases and multi-tier application stacks.

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