Senior IT Engineer

iwoca; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in the City of Westminster is seeking a Senior IT Engineer to enhance its infrastructure and security. You will lead IT projects, define security standards across devices, and automate operations to improve efficiency. The role offers a salary ranging from £55,000 to £75,000, with a culture focused on learning and growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance

25 days’ holiday per year

Learning and development budget

Two company retreats a year

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing and securing diverse endpoint environments.
• Solid background in networking principles and hands-on experience.
• Proven ability to automate tasks using scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to IT projects from conception to completion.
• Define and implement security standards across all end-user devices.
• Identify and automate repetitive manual tasks within IT operations.

Skills

Managing diverse endpoint environments

Networking principles

Scripting languages like Python

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Tools

osquery

SNMP

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

AWS

Job description

Overview

This is a senior and technical role that's all about proactive improvement, not reactive ticket‑solving. It's an opportunity for an experienced IT Engineer to step away from the day‑to‑day support queue and focus on higher impact projects to enable company growth. You will enhance iwoca's infrastructure, security, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to IT projects from conception to completion, working with stakeholders across the business to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
• Define, enforce, implement, and report on security standards across all end‑user devices (Windows, macOS, Linux) and our SaaS portfolio.
• Ensure robust monitoring, logging, and reporting are in place for all critical IT infrastructure and cloud assets.
• Identify and automate repetitive manual tasks within IT operations using code, APIs, and scripting to reduce human error and improve efficiency.
• Actively research, propose, and implement new technologies and processes that will elevate the capabilities and maturity of our IT function.
• Create and maintain high‑quality documentation for all adopted technologies and processes, ensuring knowledge is shared effectively within the team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing and securing diverse endpoint environments (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Solid background in networking principles and hands‑on experience with modern WAN, remote access, and Wi‑Fi solutions.
• Practical experience with security and monitoring technologies such as osquery, SNMP, or other log monitoring solutions.
• Proven ability to automate tasks using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash, exposure to automation and orchestration platforms.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and version control (Git).

Bonus

• Cloud experience: Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS.
• Governance standards: Familiarity with standards such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and the NIST Cybersecurity framework.

About IWoca

Imagine a world where every small business has the power to thrive. That's the world we're building at iwoca. Small businesses aren't just statistics – they're the heartbeat of our communities, the character of our high streets, and the engine of our economy. Since 2012, we've revolutionised how these businesses access finance, turning what was once a lengthy, frustrating process into something remarkable: funding that's fast, flexible, and actually works for modern businesses.

We combine cutting‑edge technology and data science with genuine human understanding to make finance feel less like a barrier and more like a superpower. Whether a business is managing cash flow or seizing unexpected opportunities, we ensure they get the funds they need – often within minutes.

Location & Team

The IT team supports more than 650 staff members between four offices in the UK and Germany. We partner with the wider business to provide technical solutions that help iwoca achieve its goals. Team members work from the London office 2‑3 times a week to provide continuous in‑person support, and we meet regularly to catch up on work and organise priorities. Every quarter, the team socially catches up with a fun event.

Salary

We expect to pay from £55,000‑£75,000 for this role. But we’re open‑minded, so definitely include your salary goals with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates, and run quarterly performance and salary reviews.

Culture

At iwoca, we prioritise a culture of learning, growth, and support, and invest in the professional development of our team members. We value thought and skill diversity, and encourage you to explore new areas of interest to help us innovate and improve our products and services.

Offices in London, Leeds, Berlin, and Frankfurt with plenty of drinks and snacks. Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, football, etc.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership.
• A private GP service (separate from Vitality) for you, your partner, and your dependents.
• 25 days’ holiday per year, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave, and unlimited unpaid leave.
• A one‑month, fully paid sabbatical after four years.
• Instant access to external counselling and therapy sessions for team members that need emotional or mental health support.
• 3% pension contributions on total earnings.
• An employee equity incentive scheme.
• Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money.
• Electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Two company retreats a year – we've been to France, Italy, Spain, and further afield.
• A learning and development budget for everyone.
• Company‑wide talks with internal and external speakers.
• Access to learning platforms like Treehouse.