Our client is a global investment firm with a dynamic, demanding trading environment. Their Technology Infrastructure team runs the whole hybrid platform: office and EUC environments, trading and core services in co-location data centres, and public cloud.
The Role
You’ll join the London-based Infrastructure and Platform Engineering team, you’ll work across Windows, virtualisation and related technologies, delivered on-premises, hosted and in the public cloud. The focus is on system integration, support and continuous improvement, with an emphasis on standardisation, repeatability, automation and orchestration.
You’ll cover business projects, and work with senior engineers to develop your skills in solution design, scoping and architecture. This suits someone earlier in their Windows platform engineering career who wants broad exposure to a wide range of technologies in a fast-paced environment.
- 5+ years of industry experience. A similar role in a financial institution is an advantage.
- Platform engineering and support experience across the Microsoft server portfolio, including:
- virtualisation design, architecture and support across VMware and Hyper-V
- containers such as Kubernetes
- enterprise integration across security, high availability, networking and load balancing
- Administration of Microsoft 365 : Exchange Online, Entra ID, Teams and SharePoint Online.
- Experience turning requirements into supported solutions and environments, for both proprietary and commercial software.
- Platform engineering and support experience in public cloud, preferably Azure or AWS .
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code across on-prem and cloud IaaS, using tools such as source control, Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform and ServiceNow.
- Scripting or programming skills in PowerShell and Python , plus familiarity with APIs and JSON/YAML data structures.
- Experience with GenAI technologies through public cloud, OpenAI, AWS or similar.
About you
- Analytical and methodical, with a record of problem-solving and critical BAU delivery under pressure.
- Passionate about emerging technology, and keen to suggest and implement new solutions.
- Able to deliver quickly while respecting business risk and service levels.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a diverse team, with strong organisation and communication.
- Committed to continuous improvement, learning from others and sharing knowledge.
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Platform Engineer (Windows): £85,000 + Bonus (Fintech) in London employer: Hunter Bond
Join our leading bank, where we prioritise employee growth and a collaborative work culture. As a KYC CLM AVP in London, you'll benefit from flexible working options and the chance to lead a dynamic team in a high-growth area, driving meaningful improvements in client experience and operational efficiency. We are committed to fostering an environment that encourages innovation and professional development, making us an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in banking.
