Senior Infrastructure & Database Engineer (Azure)

TL;DR

Senior Infrastructure & Database Engineer (Azure/SQL): Designing and maintaining global enterprise data management infrastructure with an accent on hybrid cloud scalability and database reliability. Focus on leading architectural decisions, optimizing VMware and Azure platforms, and ensuring high availability for mission-critical investment data.

Location: Hybrid (London, England)

Company

hirify.global provides enterprise data management solutions to the global investment community.

What you will do

• Act as technical lead for infrastructure and cloud projects from planning through to implementation.
• Own and support SQL and database platforms, ensuring performance and scalability across production environments.
• Build and maintain infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and on-premise environments.
• Support and optimize VMware-based platforms, including compute and storage services.
• Lead incident response for complex issues and drive root cause analysis as an escalation point.
• Collaborate with cross-functional development and data teams to deliver reliable platform services.

Requirements

• Strong experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments (cloud and on-premise).
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure core infrastructure services.
• In-depth experience with VMware virtualization and enterprise infrastructure platforms.
• Strong understanding of Windows Server and core services.
• Proven experience leading technical projects and driving architectural decisions.
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Exposure to AWS.
• Databricks or data-platform adjacent experience.
• Relevant certifications in Azure, VMware, or Networking.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• 28 days of annual leave plus an annual purchase holiday scheme.
• Health and wellness perks including AXA Gym membership and Healthshield cashback.
• Comprehensive health support via MetLife 24-hour virtual GP service.
• Corporate travel insurance provided by Chubbs.