Windows Systems Engineer (Ansible) - London

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional on-call payments

Hybrid working, with two days per week

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Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd in London is seeking a Windows Systems Engineer to build and enhance Windows-based infrastructure. You will drive automation using Ansible and PowerShell, improving reliability and efficiency of core services within a hybrid London-based environment.

This role focuses on scalable, repeatable solutions, collaborating with engineering and operations teams to support growth, automation initiatives, and modern tooling including AI-assisted practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting Windows Server environments.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible automation.
• Knowledge of Git and version-controlled infrastructure.
• Experience working in production environments.
• Exposure to Azure and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Understanding of CI/CD and modern infrastructure practices.
• Ability to work independently within an agile team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Windows Server infrastructure.
• Develop and improve automation using Ansible and PowerShell.
• Support platform stability, performance and operational resilience.
• Build reusable tooling, templates and automated deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline service delivery.
• Contribute to CI/CD and infrastructure modernisation projects.
• Support Azure-based services and cloud deployments.
• Drive operational efficiencies through automation and process improvement.

Skills

Windows Server

Ansible automation

Git & version control

CI/CD

Azure

Infrastructure as code

Agile teamwork

Tools

PowerShell

Git

Job description

£50,000-£58,000 base + on-call + share options | London | Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)

We're partnering with a growing SaaS organisation seeking a Windows Systems Engineer to join a team responsible for the infrastructure supporting a large-scale, business-critical application environment.

This role is focused on building and enhancing Windows-based systems, driving automation initiatives, and improving the reliability and efficiency of core infrastructure services. You'll work closely with both engineering and operational teams to deliver scalable, repeatable solutions that reduce manual effort and support business growth.

The company is investing heavily in modern engineering practices, including automation, self-service capabilities, and AI-assisted development tools, creating an environment where engineers can focus on solving complex problems rather than repetitive tasks.

Why Join?

• Work on a highly visible platform that supports a core commercial product
• Be part of a team focused on automation and continuous improvement
• Gain exposure to AI-assisted engineering practices and modern tooling
• Influence technical standards, processes and infrastructure strategy
• Join a collaborative environment where your work has direct business impact

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Windows Server infrastructure
• Develop and improve automation using Ansible and PowerShell
• Support platform stability, performance and operational resilience
• Build reusable tooling, templates and automated deployment processes
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline service delivery
• Contribute to CI/CD initiatives and infrastructure modernisation projects
• Support Azure-based services and cloud infrastructure deployments
• Drive operational efficiencies through automation and process improvement

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience supporting and engineering Windows Server environments
• Hands-on experience with Ansible automation
• Knowledge of Git and version-controlled infrastructure
• Experience working within production environments
• Exposure to Azure and infrastructure-as-code principles
• Understanding of CI/CD and modern infrastructure practices
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities within an agile team

Package

• Additional on-call payments
• Hybrid working, with two days per week onsite following probation
• Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure and automation projects

If you're a Windows infrastructure professional with a passion for automation and continuous improvement, we'd be keen to discuss the opportunity with you.