Unix Practice Head/Engineering Lead

HSBC Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Sheffield is looking for an experienced professional to manage a global infra-UNIX team. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of RedHat and demonstrate strong programming skills in Shell Scripting and Python. This role will also require collaboration with multiple stakeholders to drive efficiency through automation and champion Agile and DevOps methodologies. Commitment to diversity and accessibility in the workplace is emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Manage a global team of infra-UNIX FTEs, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Improve team efficiency by automating tasks and championing Agile methodologies.
• Act as an escalation point for unresolved UNIX issues.
• Collaborate to deliver infrastructure goals.
• Oversee compliance with security standards before go-live.
• Drive the evolution of Hashicorp Vault and tech debt adoption.
• Leverage strong communication skills across stakeholders.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of RedHat 6/7/8/9

Shell Scripting

Python

Veritas Volume Manager

Veritas Cluster Server

Networks and network technologies

DevOps tools (Ansible, Grafana)

Database technologies (Oracle RAC, DataGuard)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage a global virtual team of 20‑30 infra‑UNIX FTEs, ensuring best practices and standards are followed.
• Improve team efficiency by automating manual tasks and championing Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Act as an escalation point for unresolved UNIX issues and facilitate the removal of blockers.
• Collaborate with peers in Tech and HTS Partners to deliver MSS infrastructure goals and communicate MSS & CTO strategies.
• Oversee compliance with security standards, critical patching, and quality controls before go‑live.
• Drive the evolution of Hashicorp Vault and make strategic decisions regarding tech debt adoption.
• Leverage experience and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders, including customers, senior management, and other business leaders.

Qualifications & Skills

• Substantial experience with expert‑level knowledge of RedHat 6/7/8/9.
• Excellent programming skills in Shell Scripting and Python.
• Proven experience in managing and building relationships with developers, management, and infra‑SMEs.
• Expert‑level knowledge of Veritas Volume Manager and Veritas Cluster Server.
• Good practical knowledge of networks and network technologies and a solid understanding of the Linux kernel.
• Experience with DevOps deployment and monitoring tools such as Ansible and Grafana.
• Practical knowledge of database technologies such as Oracle RAC and DataGuard.

At HSBC, we are dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces—no matter gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long‑term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.