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# Senior Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Generative Ai Solutions
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Proxy Servers, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Databases, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, PostgreSQL, Linux Servers, Microsoft SQL Server, Redis, Ansible, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, System Availability, Grafana, Firewalls (Computer Science), Gitlab, Kubernetes, Bare Metal, Apache Kafka, Puppet, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9e88746ad6880425

## About the Role

* Extensive experience with bare-metal Linux server management and administration
 * Strong networking skills, including a thorough understanding of switches, routers, firewalls, and proxy servers
 * Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code
 * Hands-on experience with Ansible and Puppet for configuration management
 * Solid understanding of Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration
 * Practical experience with Kafka and Redis
 * Familiarity with GitLab for code repository management
 * Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
 * Proficiency in Grafana for monitoring and observability
 * Knowledge of PostgreSQL database administration
 * Comfortable using Jira for project and task management
 * Willingness to participate in on-call duties, including evenings and weekends
 * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
 * Clear, confident communication skills

Desirable:

 * Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS would be an advantage
 * Relevant certifications in Linux, networking, or cloud technologies would be a welcome addition

## Description

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will take ownership of the systems that keeps the platform running reliably at scale. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain critical infrastructure, drive continuous improvement, and respond quickly when it matters most. Here is what you will own:

 * Manage and maintain bare-metal Linux servers, applying a deep understanding of operating system internals to optimise performance and resolve complex issues
 * Oversee network components including switches, routers, firewalls, and proxy servers, ensuring security, efficiency, and robust network operations
 * Provision and manage infrastructure resources using Terraform, and implement configuration management through Ansible and Puppet
 * Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and work across Docker and container ecosystems to support scalable, resilient applications
 * Administer Kafka messaging systems and manage Redis instances for caching, alongside PostgreSQL and MSSQL databases to ensure high availability and performance
 * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, collaborate on code repositories using GitLab, and use Jira to track tasks and projects effectively
 * Implement and manage monitoring solutions using Grafana and other tools, analysing system metrics to prevent outages before they happen
 * Participate in an on-call rotation, providing emergency support during evenings and weekends as required


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