Junior Systems Engineer

Unmind
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
£ 75K

Job location

Remote
Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Systems Engineering
Azure
Cloud Computing
DevOps
DNS
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
TCP/IP
Google Cloud Platform
Load Balancing
GIT
Terraform
Software Version Control

Job description

You'll be reporting into one of our Engineering Managers, and mentored day-day by two System Engineers.

In this role, you'll get to:

  • Contribute to our production platform using IaC and assist in building and maintaining our systems.
  • Be involved from ideation to deployment to operations as we build key features for our platform and product.
  • Contribute to technical discussions to ensure that Unmind is always using the most appropriate technologies and tools for the job.
  • Develop an understanding of our DevSecTestOps ethos and wider DevOps culture
  • In time, you'll join the out of hours on-call rota to help troubleshoot disruption to our platform, However, a basic understanding of some of the following will be needed for this position:
  • Infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform) and version control systems (eg, git)
  • Cloud computing services (eg AWS, GoogleCloud, Azure)
  • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, VPNs)
  • Observability practices and tools
  • Basic programming skills in a language (of your choice)

Tip for candidates: If you're unsure whether to apply - do. We know great people don't always tick every box.

Life at Unmind

We believe wellbeing and performance go hand-in-hand - and we build our environment to support both.

A few highlights:

Private medical for you & your family

Equity in Unmind

Generous gender-neutral parental leave

25 days holiday + birthday + celebration days

Revive & Thrive Days - company-wide Friday off monthly

Flexible working + early Friday summers

Remote-first within the UK, with monthly in-person meet-ups and access to a London co-working space

Annual learning budget + learning leave

Free weekly therapy or coaching sessions

Requirements

Do you have experience in VPN?, We are looking for an enthusiastic and naturally curious individual to join our team as a Junior Systems Engineer. The ideal candidate will bring a problem-solving mindset and critical thinking skills to tackle technical challenges, while being proactive in both their work and their professional development. You'll thrive in this role if you're a self-driven learner who takes initiative, asks thoughtful questions, and is eager to grow your expertise in systems engineering.

About the company

At Unmind, we're here to create better mental health. We believe mental health should be a source of strength, not struggle - for people, teams, and entire organisations. We combine science, technology, and human care to help companies like Uber, Disney, Major League Baseball, and the NHS improve mental health and drive performance. Now we're looking for more brilliant people to help us do it. Our Values We're building a company where ambition and empathy go hand in hand. Outpace the rest - Move fast. Deliver excellence. Stronger together - We go further, faster, together. Client first - We win, when our clients win. Inclusion & Belonging We're building a place where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported - and where difference is celebrated. If you need adjustments during the process, tell us when you apply or email talent@unmind.com. Learn more about how we hire and our commitment to equity in our Candidate FAQ

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