> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2277856-lead-infrastructure-engineer-hybrid-contract](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2277856-lead-infrastructure-engineer-hybrid-contract). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid - Contract - **Company:** Anson McCade - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £162,500.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Linux System Administration, OpenShift, Ansible, Software Deployment, Google Cloud, IT Architecture, HybridCloud, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Vmware - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/lead-infrastructure-engineer/anson-mccade-job107908663 ## About the Role * Extensive hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible * Proven delivery of enterprise-scale Infrastructure-as-Code solutions * Experience building automation frameworks from the ground up * Strong Linux administration and enterprise server infrastructure knowledge * Good understanding of VMware, networking and infrastructure architecture * Experience automating server provisioning, configuration and lifecycle management * Ability to automate software deployment, patching, validation and compliance processes * Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift and container platforms * Exposure to Azure and Google Cloud Platform * Understanding of hybrid-cloud architectures and cloud migration strategies * Experience integrating infrastructure automation with Git and CI/CD pipelines * Strong scripting and automation capabilities * Ability to define technical strategy and lead delivery with minimal supervision * Experience creating self-service infrastructure or internal developer platforms would be beneficial * Strong stakeholder management and the confidence to challenge existing processes * Banking or financial services experience would be advantageous * Understanding of DORA, operational resilience or regulated infrastructure controls would be beneficial ## Related Videos - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? Deploy your cloud environments with Ansible & Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1607-dev-test-in-the-cloud-deploy-your-cloud-environments-with-ansible-terraform) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Infrastructure as Prompts: Creating Azure Infrastructure with AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1533-infrastructure-as-prompts-creating-azure-infrastructure-with-ai-agents) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [Eclipse Che for Infrastructure Automation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1611-eclipse-che-for-infrastructure-automation) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)