At a Glance
- Tasks: Take ownership of corporate compute and platform estate in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Dynamic tech company in Manchester undergoing significant technical change.
- Benefits: £500/day, outside IR35, flexible onsite work, and a 5-month contract.
- Other info: Ideal for those who thrive in high-change environments and seek autonomy.
- Why this job: Join a full-stack systems role and make a real impact on infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Expertise in systems engineering, cloud experience, and strong scripting skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We're looking for a hands-on Senior/Lead Engineer to take ownership of the corporate compute and platform estate for a business undergoing significant technical change: servers, virtualisation, storage, domain infrastructure and cloud workloads all sit under this role. This is a genuine full-stack systems position for someone who's comfortable owning infrastructure end-to-end and working independently in a fast-moving, low-maturity environment.
What you'll need:
- Expert-level systems engineering across Windows Server, virtualisation, storage, AD/domain architecture and the M365 stack
- Hands-on cloud experience with GCP, Azure or AWS, plus infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or Bicep)
- Solid networking fundamentals (CCNA-level): VLANs, static routing, core principles
- A true full-stack grounding spanning identity, cloud and endpoint, with the appetite to learn fast
- Strong scripting/automation skills in PowerShell and Python
- Proven discipline around backup, DR and patch management
- Confidence operating independently where process is still maturing
Nice to have:
- Background in games, VFX, animation or another technical creative studio environment
- Exposure to Perforce or large-scale build-pipeline infrastructure
- High-availability and resilience design experience
- Comfortable using AI tooling to support infrastructure-as-code work
If you're a systems generalist who enjoys building structure into a high-change environment and wants the autonomy of an outside-IR35 contract, get in touch.
System Engineer employer: Venturi
As an Azure Integrations Engineer in Manchester, you'll be part of a dynamic team driving a significant technology transformation. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering hybrid working arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance. With opportunities for continuous learning and development, you will play a crucial role in shaping modern cloud-native integrations while enjoying the benefits of working in a vibrant city known for its rich culture and community spirit.
