At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a global Windows Engineering team and drive technical strategy across EMEA and APAC.
- Company: Join a leading global trading firm in the FinTech sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £120K, bonus, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on architecture and automation in a high-performing environment.
- Qualifications: Strong background in Windows Infrastructure Engineering and leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re partnering with a leading global trading firm to hire a hands-on Team Lead – Windows Engineering to take ownership of a global Microsoft infrastructure estate spanning EMEA and APAC. This is a player-coach position for someone who enjoys remaining close to technology while driving technical standards, strategy, automation, and delivery across a distributed engineering team.
What You'll Do
- Lead a global Windows Engineering function across London and APAC
- Own the technical strategy, standards, and roadmap for the Microsoft estate
- Remain hands-on across key infrastructure projects and BAU engineering
- Manage and optimise Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange, Group Policy, PKI, DNS, and DHCP environments
- Drive automation initiatives using PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code
- Oversee desktop infrastructure supporting front-office trading teams globally
- Collaborate with Linux, Network, Security, and Application teams on business-critical infrastructure
- Lead patching, hardening, vulnerability remediation, and disaster recovery initiatives
- Mentor engineers and develop a high-performing global team
Qualifications
- Strong Windows Infrastructure Engineering background with leadership experience
- Deep expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange, Group Policy, DNS, and Windows Server
- Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience
- Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, or HCI environments
- Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or DSC
- Experience working within financial services, trading, hedge funds, or investment banking environments
- Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, security, and operational best practices
- Excellent stakeholder management and team leadership skills
Sells
- Own the global Microsoft infrastructure strategy for a high-performing trading firm
- Genuine blend of leadership and hands-on engineering
- Significant influence over architecture, automation, and platform direction
- Direct exposure to front-office trading environments
- High-impact role with global visibility and ownership
- Collaborative engineering culture with strong investment in technology
Windows Engineering Team Lead - FinTech - £90,000-£120,000 + Bonus in Slough employer: Hunter Bond
Join a leading global trading firm in London, where you will not only lead a dynamic Windows Engineering team but also have the opportunity to remain hands-on with cutting-edge technology. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises innovation and employee growth, offering significant influence over technical strategy and architecture while providing a competitive salary and bonus structure. With a strong commitment to professional development and a focus on automation and best practices, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the FinTech sector.
