Senior Platform Engineer

The Client

Our client is a highly successful global investment management firm recognised for its sophisticated use of technology and data to drive performance. Their engineering teams operate at scale, delivering secure, high-performing infrastructure that underpins global trading operations. They’re now looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to take ownership of Windows-based systems and lead the charge on automation, reliability, and scalability initiatives.

What You’ll Get

• Work with some of the brightest engineers in finance and technology.
• Lead high-impact infrastructure projects with autonomy and visibility across the business.
• Exposure to modern tech: Azure, AWS, VMware, IaC, PowerShell automation, and more.
• A collaborative, high-performance culture with a focus on engineering excellence.
• Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits and performance-related rewards.

What You’ll Do

• Drive end-to-end delivery of Windows infrastructure projects — from technical design and architecture through to implementation, testing, and operational rollout.
• Own and evolve core Windows Server services, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file/print systems, ensuring stability and performance across the estate.
• Design and deliver scalable, secure infrastructure solutions across hybrid environments — leveraging on-prem virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, VDI) and public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Champion automation and Infrastructure as Code, building self-service, repeatable solutions that eliminate manual effort and accelerate delivery.
• Proactively enhance system reliability, performance, and security through continuous improvement and smart engineering decisions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, security, and operations teams to shape a modern, resilient platform that supports global growth.

What You’ll Need

• Deep technical expertise in Windows Server administration and enterprise-scale infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading complex upgrades, migrations, and deployments with minimal downtime.
• Strong command of virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, VDI) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Skilled with Puppet, Ansible & Terraform.
• Solid grasp of enterprise security, compliance, and governance best practices.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills, as you thrive on diagnosing complex, multi-site issues and finding elegant solutions.
• A clear communicator and documenter demonstrating the ability to translate technical detail into actionable plans.
• A collaborative mindset that allows you to build strong relationships with engineers, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver results.
• Automation-first approach, whether with PowerShell or your tool of choice, you script, optimise, and streamline wherever possible.

If you’re a hands-on engineer who thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges and driving meaningful change in a high-performance environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out directly to jon.kay@tempestvanepartners.com in confidence.