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Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Leeds Permanent
Here at NHS Digital we are looking at major change in our tech hosting arrangements, and are looking to hire someone who has strong Linux expertise to lead the migration from corporate hosting to AWS hosting solution.
The role sits in the Deployment Issue Resolution (DIR) team, which is a multi-disciplinary technical team tasked with administering a number of national services and have a range of internally developed tools to support these activities. A tech trouble shooting team.
The team are seeking a diverse development lead with the capability to modernise their tooling platform and play a key role in transitioning such tools to AWS. Whilst predominantly a LAMP-based stack, experience with a range of programming/scripting languages would be of considerable benefit, including Swift/Kotlin for mobile apps. Experience with the Laravel PHP framework would also be considered highly desirable, in addition to working with a variety of data back-ends including SQL and LDAP. PHP is our main go-to, but elements of C, Java, C#, Python can often land unexpectedly so breadth and versatility are key to the role. Being able to rapidly skill-up in any given area is considered of more value than being typecast as an expert with a narrow field of expertise.
The ability to line manage and mentor other colleagues would also be of considerable benefit.
As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer you will:
- Lead the migration from corporate hosting to AWS hosting solution. Modernise NHS Digital’s tooling platform and play a key role in transitioning such tools to AWS
- Build platforms rather than letting them evolve, and transition platforms from one to the other
- Line manage, coach and mentor other colleagues
Teach and develop members of the team
About you
Some of the key skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:
- Highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise across multiple areas, acquired through a combination of specialist training, relevant study and experience, covering the following areas:
- Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.
- IP networks, routing, firewalls, Citrix and web application deployment, proxy services, LDAP, DNS, PKI and smartcard-based security services, network and server architectures, middleware.
- Extensive knowledge of enterprise class service platforms.
- Solid understanding of estate management technologies.
- Experience of directory, web service and interoperable messaging standards.
- Experience in the use of programming/scripting languages to construct bespoke applications and repeatable processes.
- Evidence of consistently delivering complex programmes/projects on target.
- Extensive knowledge of Service Management processes and methodologies.
- Good knowledge of what is involved in managing products and services across their lifecycle.
- Ability to coach and develop team members
What’s in it for you
- a role as part of a dynamic team using data and digital technology to transform health and care
- a range of opportunities to build your experience in an environment where your work has a direct and positive impact
- a real commitment to your personal and professional development with access to a broad range of learning opportunities
About us
NHS Digital is a great place to work. What we do matters.
Our outstanding teams are passionate about technology and public service, making use of everyone’s skills to improve people’s lives.
We collaborate to deliver world class tech and intelligence, so come and join us. We are committed to sustainability, diversity and inclusion; our people are at the heart of what we do.
Why you should apply
We value the different experiences our people bring to their work at NHS Digital. We’re working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Don’t worry if you don’t meet all the criteria we’ve suggested – knowledge and experience you’ve gained in other ways might make us think about the role differently. Go ahead and apply.
Our work matters. You matter.
What we offer you:
- we’re moving to a hybrid working approach which offers you an informal, flexible way of blending home and office working
- flexible working opportunities – we value and respect the diversity of our employees, and applications from prospective candidates who require flexible working arrangements are welcomed; these include part-time hours, job sharing, flexible hours and part-remote set ups
- 27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days with service
- ability to buy and sell annual leave
- a generous pension (with our contribution equal to 20.6% of your earnings)
- NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gym, mobile phones, and insurance
- employee benefit schemes including our Season Ticket Loan, Car Lease and Bike to Work schemes
Next steps
Remote interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams. Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by email.
To view further information please see the attached role profile.
