Unix Practice Lead: Engineering & Automation

HSBC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a full-time UNIX practice leader based in Sheffield. The role involves managing a global team, improving efficiency through automation, and driving DevOps practices. Ideal candidates will possess substantial UNIX expertise, programming skills in Shell Scripting and Python, and a strong understanding of Veritas systems. The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its workplace culture, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience with expert-level knowledge of RedHat 6 / 7 / 8 / 9.
• Excellent programming skills ideally in Shell Scripting and Python.
• Proven experience in managing relationships with developers management and infra-SMEs.
• Expert-level knowledge of Veritas Volume Manager and Veritas Cluster Server.
• Good practical knowledge of networks and ideally the Linux kernel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a global virtual team of 20-30 infra-UNIX FTEs ensuring best practices.
• Improve team efficiency by automating manual tasks and championing Agile and DevOps.
• Act as an escalation point for unresolved UNIX issues.
• Collaborate to deliver MSS infrastructure goals.
• Oversee compliance with security standards and quality controls.
• Drive the evolution of Hashicorp Vault and make tech adoption decisions.
• Collaborate effectively with all stakeholders including senior management.

Skills

UNIX Expertise

Programming Skills (Shell Scripting, Python)

Stakeholder experience

Veritas Knowledge

Network Technologies

DevOps Tools (Ansible, Grafana)

Database Technologies (Oracle RAC, Dataguard)

Job description

A leading financial institution is seeking a full-time UNIX practice leader based in Sheffield. The role involves managing a global team, improving efficiency through automation, and driving DevOps practices. Ideal candidates will possess substantial UNIX expertise, programming skills in Shell Scripting and Python, and a strong understanding of Veritas systems. The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its workplace culture, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.