Senior Systems and Platform Engineer (Chippenham, UK) We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Systems and Platform Engineer to join our team. This critical role blends hands on web administration with strategic platform management, making you responsible for the implementation, maintenance, security, and performance of our core web infrastructure and customer facing platforms. The ideal candidate will manage and maintain our servers, applications, databases, and caches, ensuring their smooth operation and optimal performance. You will manage system integration, operations, and upgrades, and act as the key technical contact for both internal teams and customer stakeholders. This position requires a blend of deep technical, hands on work and strong collaborative skills to ensure our systems scale effectively and perform reliably. Key Responsibilities Platform & Server Administration Configure, maintain, and optimise server software for high availability and security. Manage and troubleshoot web applications. Manage, scale, and maintain performant database clusters and cache clusters. Configure and integrate associated hardware, such as media players, displays, and network components. Coordinate and implement all system software updates, patches, and configuration changes. Monitoring, Performance & Scaling Monitor server and platform performance, device connectivity, and capacity, implementing scaling strategies as needed. Ensure the overall health, high availability, and reliability of all web and platform deployments to meet SLAs. Provide technical leadership on scaling the infrastructure footprint to new stores or locations. Integration & Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across hardware, software, applications, and networks to maintain high uptime. Integrate platforms with customer systems, including POS, inventory, data feeds, and APIs. Support and manage infrastructure across cloud, on premises, and hybrid environments. Security, Compliance & Collaboration Implement and maintain robust web security measures to protect against vulnerabilities and cyber threats. Ensure compliance with web standards and protocols, including HTTP, SSL, DNS, and FTP. Perform regular system backups and execute disaster recovery procedures. Serve as the key technical contact for both internal development teams and external customer stakeholders. Deliver technical training, documentation, and best practices to customers and internal teams. Assist with general IT support as needed. Technical Support & Troubleshooting Serve as the main technical contact in Sittard, supporting both internal teams and key customer stakeholders. Diagnose and resolve technical issues across hardware, software, and networks. Collaborate globally and escalate complex product issues as needed. Build strong relationships with customer IT and operations teams. Deliver training, documentation, and best practices. Participate in operational reviews and performance reporting. Qualifications & Skills Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent related experience. Experience: 4-6 years of experience in systems engineering, web administration, or a related IT operations role. Managing multi site Digital Signage platforms (AMP, Scala, Broadsign, Bightsign) is preferred. Server Technology Proficiency in configuring and managing web server software like Apache and Nginx. Databases & Caching Expertise in setting up and maintaining scalable MySQL databases and Redis cache clusters. Platforms & OS Experience managing multi site digital platforms (e.g., digital signage, CMS) and proficiency in both Linux and Windows environments. Networking Deep knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls, proxies) and web protocols (HTTP, SSL, DNS). Hardware & Scripting Familiarity with media player hardware and displays and basic scripting skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python). Soft Skills Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving abilities with strong communication skills for both technical and non technical audiences. Preferred AWS SysOps Administrator certification or experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch). Background in retail technology or Quick Service Restaurant environments. Knowledge of digital media formats and content delivery workflows. Experience with audience measurement or sensor technology. What we offer A leadership role in one of the most innovative Global retail media tech companies. Collaboration with global teams and advanced digital signage solutions. Competitive pay, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Dec 14, 2025
Full time
Senior Systems and Platform Engineer (Chippenham, UK) We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Systems and Platform Engineer to join our team. This critical role blends hands on web administration with strategic platform management, making you responsible for the implementation, maintenance, security, and performance of our core web infrastructure and customer facing platforms. The ideal candidate will manage and maintain our servers, applications, databases, and caches, ensuring their smooth operation and optimal performance. You will manage system integration, operations, and upgrades, and act as the key technical contact for both internal teams and customer stakeholders. This position requires a blend of deep technical, hands on work and strong collaborative skills to ensure our systems scale effectively and perform reliably. Key Responsibilities Platform & Server Administration Configure, maintain, and optimise server software for high availability and security. Manage and troubleshoot web applications. Manage, scale, and maintain performant database clusters and cache clusters. Configure and integrate associated hardware, such as media players, displays, and network components. Coordinate and implement all system software updates, patches, and configuration changes. Monitoring, Performance & Scaling Monitor server and platform performance, device connectivity, and capacity, implementing scaling strategies as needed. Ensure the overall health, high availability, and reliability of all web and platform deployments to meet SLAs. Provide technical leadership on scaling the infrastructure footprint to new stores or locations. Integration & Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across hardware, software, applications, and networks to maintain high uptime. Integrate platforms with customer systems, including POS, inventory, data feeds, and APIs. Support and manage infrastructure across cloud, on premises, and hybrid environments. Security, Compliance & Collaboration Implement and maintain robust web security measures to protect against vulnerabilities and cyber threats. Ensure compliance with web standards and protocols, including HTTP, SSL, DNS, and FTP. Perform regular system backups and execute disaster recovery procedures. Serve as the key technical contact for both internal development teams and external customer stakeholders. Deliver technical training, documentation, and best practices to customers and internal teams. Assist with general IT support as needed. Technical Support & Troubleshooting Serve as the main technical contact in Sittard, supporting both internal teams and key customer stakeholders. Diagnose and resolve technical issues across hardware, software, and networks. Collaborate globally and escalate complex product issues as needed. Build strong relationships with customer IT and operations teams. Deliver training, documentation, and best practices. Participate in operational reviews and performance reporting. Qualifications & Skills Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent related experience. Experience: 4-6 years of experience in systems engineering, web administration, or a related IT operations role. Managing multi site Digital Signage platforms (AMP, Scala, Broadsign, Bightsign) is preferred. Server Technology Proficiency in configuring and managing web server software like Apache and Nginx. Databases & Caching Expertise in setting up and maintaining scalable MySQL databases and Redis cache clusters. Platforms & OS Experience managing multi site digital platforms (e.g., digital signage, CMS) and proficiency in both Linux and Windows environments. Networking Deep knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls, proxies) and web protocols (HTTP, SSL, DNS). Hardware & Scripting Familiarity with media player hardware and displays and basic scripting skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python). Soft Skills Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving abilities with strong communication skills for both technical and non technical audiences. Preferred AWS SysOps Administrator certification or experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch). Background in retail technology or Quick Service Restaurant environments. Knowledge of digital media formats and content delivery workflows. Experience with audience measurement or sensor technology. What we offer A leadership role in one of the most innovative Global retail media tech companies. Collaboration with global teams and advanced digital signage solutions. Competitive pay, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Senior MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) Remote working Cloud SQL (MySQL), BigQuery, GCP Salary circa £75k plus benefits and equity Are you ready to join a fast-growing, profitable scale-up that's shaking up the industry? Our client is building a global digital marketplace with a mission to disrupt the sector. They've been busy throughout the year and have effectively doubled their tech team. They need passionate, motivated individuals to join their journey! The Role - As the Senior Database Administrator in the team, you'll oversee the end-to-end management and support of MySQL servers and databases, ensuring they meet high standards and support critical projects. This role requires expertise in design and query optimization to achieve scalable systems, and a track record of administering, supporting, and building databases in high-stakes, production environments. Key Responsibilities - Database Design & Capacity Management, Database Maintenance & Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Performance Optimization, Security & Compliance, Automation & Upgrades, Data Analysis. Required Skills and Experience - Essential - sound commercial experience of MySQL databases Operating Systems: Linux, Ubuntu, Windows Languages: Shell, T-SQL, PL/SQL. Cloud Experience (GCP or AWS) Desirable Skills - Web application experience, RabbitMQ, Jenkins, Spanner. Databases: Couchbase, NoSQL. Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a team that's transforming the industry. You'll be working with leading-edge technology, in a supportive, collaborative culture that values innovation and growth. If you're a proactive, experienced MySQL DBA eager to make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV to Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Senior MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) Remote working Cloud SQL (MySQL), BigQuery, GCP Salary circa £75k plus benefits and equity Are you ready to join a fast-growing, profitable scale-up that's shaking up the industry? Our client is building a global digital marketplace with a mission to disrupt the sector. They've been busy throughout the year and have effectively doubled their tech team. They need passionate, motivated individuals to join their journey! The Role - As the Senior Database Administrator in the team, you'll oversee the end-to-end management and support of MySQL servers and databases, ensuring they meet high standards and support critical projects. This role requires expertise in design and query optimization to achieve scalable systems, and a track record of administering, supporting, and building databases in high-stakes, production environments. Key Responsibilities - Database Design & Capacity Management, Database Maintenance & Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Performance Optimization, Security & Compliance, Automation & Upgrades, Data Analysis. Required Skills and Experience - Essential - sound commercial experience of MySQL databases Operating Systems: Linux, Ubuntu, Windows Languages: Shell, T-SQL, PL/SQL. Cloud Experience (GCP or AWS) Desirable Skills - Web application experience, RabbitMQ, Jenkins, Spanner. Databases: Couchbase, NoSQL. Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a team that's transforming the industry. You'll be working with leading-edge technology, in a supportive, collaborative culture that values innovation and growth. If you're a proactive, experienced MySQL DBA eager to make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV to Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
Senior MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) Remote working Cloud SQL (MySQL), BigQuery, GCP Salary circa £75k plus benefits and equity Are you ready to join a fast-growing, profitable scale-up that's shaking up the industry? Our client is building a global digital marketplace with a mission to disrupt the sector. They've been busy throughout the year and have effectively doubled their tech team. They need passionate, motivated individuals to join their journey! The Role - As the Senior Database Administrator in the team, you'll oversee the end-to-end management and support of MySQL servers and databases, ensuring they meet high standards and support critical projects. This role requires expertise in design and query optimization to achieve scalable systems, and a track record of administering, supporting, and building databases in high-stakes, production environments. Key Responsibilities - Database Design & Capacity Management, Database Maintenance & Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Performance Optimization, Security & Compliance, Automation & Upgrades, Data Analysis. Required Skills and Experience - Essential - sound commercial experience of MySQL databases Operating Systems: Linux, Ubuntu, Windows Languages: Shell, T-SQL, PL/SQL. Cloud Experience (GCP or AWS) Desirable Skills - Web application experience, RabbitMQ, Jenkins, Spanner. Databases: Couchbase, NoSQL. Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a team that's transforming the industry. You'll be working with leading-edge technology, in a supportive, collaborative culture that values innovation and growth. If you're a proactive, experienced MySQL DBA eager to make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV to Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Senior MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) Remote working Cloud SQL (MySQL), BigQuery, GCP Salary circa £75k plus benefits and equity Are you ready to join a fast-growing, profitable scale-up that's shaking up the industry? Our client is building a global digital marketplace with a mission to disrupt the sector. They've been busy throughout the year and have effectively doubled their tech team. They need passionate, motivated individuals to join their journey! The Role - As the Senior Database Administrator in the team, you'll oversee the end-to-end management and support of MySQL servers and databases, ensuring they meet high standards and support critical projects. This role requires expertise in design and query optimization to achieve scalable systems, and a track record of administering, supporting, and building databases in high-stakes, production environments. Key Responsibilities - Database Design & Capacity Management, Database Maintenance & Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Performance Optimization, Security & Compliance, Automation & Upgrades, Data Analysis. Required Skills and Experience - Essential - sound commercial experience of MySQL databases Operating Systems: Linux, Ubuntu, Windows Languages: Shell, T-SQL, PL/SQL. Cloud Experience (GCP or AWS) Desirable Skills - Web application experience, RabbitMQ, Jenkins, Spanner. Databases: Couchbase, NoSQL. Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a team that's transforming the industry. You'll be working with leading-edge technology, in a supportive, collaborative culture that values innovation and growth. If you're a proactive, experienced MySQL DBA eager to make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV to Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
DevOps Engineer/Systems Admin-Linux-LAMP- Higher Education Our Higher Education client, a global leader in delivering innovative online learning solutions is seeking a DevOps Engineer/Systems Administrator to join their Platform Services team. The DevOps Engineer/Systems Admin postholder will be responsible for standardising how services are built, deployed, and operated, driving automation, r click apply for full job details
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
DevOps Engineer/Systems Admin-Linux-LAMP- Higher Education Our Higher Education client, a global leader in delivering innovative online learning solutions is seeking a DevOps Engineer/Systems Administrator to join their Platform Services team. The DevOps Engineer/Systems Admin postholder will be responsible for standardising how services are built, deployed, and operated, driving automation, r click apply for full job details
Unix System Administrator Location: Cheltenham/Gloucestershire ( on site 5 days per week) Due to security clearance requirements candidates must be eligible for or currently hold SC or DV. Candidates must be sole UK national/British citizen and resided in the UK for 10 years and over. DXC Technology (DXC: NYSE) is the worlds leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harn click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Unix System Administrator Location: Cheltenham/Gloucestershire ( on site 5 days per week) Due to security clearance requirements candidates must be eligible for or currently hold SC or DV. Candidates must be sole UK national/British citizen and resided in the UK for 10 years and over. DXC Technology (DXC: NYSE) is the worlds leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harn click apply for full job details
Linux Systems Administrator High-Growth AI Company (Near Cambridge) My client is a fast-growing AI company near Cambridge, seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to manage, optimise, and secure their Linux-based systems while supporting cross-platform environments. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and enjoys building robust, scalable infrastruc click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Linux Systems Administrator High-Growth AI Company (Near Cambridge) My client is a fast-growing AI company near Cambridge, seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to manage, optimise, and secure their Linux-based systems while supporting cross-platform environments. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and enjoys building robust, scalable infrastruc click apply for full job details
We're working with a high-performance sports engineering organisation seeking a hands on Junior IT Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-moving, engineering led environment where technology underpins operations both on and off the water. Reporting to the Head of Group IT, you'll play a key role in keeping critical systems running smoothly across the UK and international sites. Key responsibilities Deliver 1st line end user support across Windows and Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Office apps). Administer Entra ID (Azure AD) identities, groups, and conditional access. Onboard new starters: laptop builds, app deployment, and access setup. Maintain audio visual equipment and meeting rooms. End user device support covering Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems Handle basic networking tasks (patching, VLANs, WiFi, switch/router basics). Manage peripheral devices and printers: setup, drivers, consumables, and vendor calls. Raise incidents, track changes, keep documentation current, and assist day to day BAU rhythm. This is a brilliant step for someone who wants to grow, get stuck into meaningful technical work, and support a team with a serious competitive ambition. For more information contact Suzie or Jo - / Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as a recruitment business for the supply of contract workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
We're working with a high-performance sports engineering organisation seeking a hands on Junior IT Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-moving, engineering led environment where technology underpins operations both on and off the water. Reporting to the Head of Group IT, you'll play a key role in keeping critical systems running smoothly across the UK and international sites. Key responsibilities Deliver 1st line end user support across Windows and Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Office apps). Administer Entra ID (Azure AD) identities, groups, and conditional access. Onboard new starters: laptop builds, app deployment, and access setup. Maintain audio visual equipment and meeting rooms. End user device support covering Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems Handle basic networking tasks (patching, VLANs, WiFi, switch/router basics). Manage peripheral devices and printers: setup, drivers, consumables, and vendor calls. Raise incidents, track changes, keep documentation current, and assist day to day BAU rhythm. This is a brilliant step for someone who wants to grow, get stuck into meaningful technical work, and support a team with a serious competitive ambition. For more information contact Suzie or Jo - / Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as a recruitment business for the supply of contract workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Robert Half are with a Global Financial Services Organisation to recruit for a Linux / Oracle Systems Administrator (Banking) based in London on an initial 24 Month Fixed Term Contract for a Global Financial services Organisation. Responsibilities: Administer and optimise Oracle databases for core banking applications, ensuring high availability, performance, and security click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2025
Seasonal
Robert Half are with a Global Financial Services Organisation to recruit for a Linux / Oracle Systems Administrator (Banking) based in London on an initial 24 Month Fixed Term Contract for a Global Financial services Organisation. Responsibilities: Administer and optimise Oracle databases for core banking applications, ensuring high availability, performance, and security click apply for full job details
Omnichannel Systems Administrator - Linux Ready to take ownership of a fast paced, high availability Linux environment? We're looking for an Omnichannel Systems Administrator (Linux) to join a growing IT team and keep mission critical infrastructure secure, stable, and performing at its best. The Role In this hands on position, you'll manage and optimise Linux systems (Red Hat/CentOS), support Windows environments, and ensure compliance with strict security standards. You'll work across hybrid cloud platforms, particularly AWS, troubleshoot complex network issues, and collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams. If you love solving problems, tightening security, and driving automation, this is your stage. What You'll Be Doing Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers across physical and virtual environments. Provide Windows workstation support when required. Monitor system performance, stability, and security. Troubleshoot issues across the full TCP/IP networking stack. Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls. Apply patches, updates, and security baselines in line with compliance standards. Support cloud infrastructure (AWS EC2, S3, IAM, VPC). Implement robust backup and disaster recovery processes. Maintain clear documentation, logs, and inventories. Ensure PCI DSS compliance and assist with incident response activities.Work cross functionally with engineering, security, and operations teams. Drive improvements and automation using scripting and modern tooling. What You'll Bring Degree in Computer Science, IT, or relevant experience. 3-5 years' Linux systems administration (Red Hat / CentOS). Experience supporting Windows environments. Strong networking knowledge (CCNA level). Hands on AWS experience (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC). Understanding of PCI DSS and secure system practices. Scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible). Excellent troubleshooting and documentation capabilities. Nice to Have RHCSA (or higher). CCNA certification. Experience with monitoring tools and configuration management. Exposure to Git, CI/CD pipelines, VMware or KVM. Knowledge of hardening and vulnerability management. What's on Offer Competitive salary Pension scheme Long service awards Employee discount Cycle to work scheme If this job is for you, apply now!
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Omnichannel Systems Administrator - Linux Ready to take ownership of a fast paced, high availability Linux environment? We're looking for an Omnichannel Systems Administrator (Linux) to join a growing IT team and keep mission critical infrastructure secure, stable, and performing at its best. The Role In this hands on position, you'll manage and optimise Linux systems (Red Hat/CentOS), support Windows environments, and ensure compliance with strict security standards. You'll work across hybrid cloud platforms, particularly AWS, troubleshoot complex network issues, and collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams. If you love solving problems, tightening security, and driving automation, this is your stage. What You'll Be Doing Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers across physical and virtual environments. Provide Windows workstation support when required. Monitor system performance, stability, and security. Troubleshoot issues across the full TCP/IP networking stack. Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls. Apply patches, updates, and security baselines in line with compliance standards. Support cloud infrastructure (AWS EC2, S3, IAM, VPC). Implement robust backup and disaster recovery processes. Maintain clear documentation, logs, and inventories. Ensure PCI DSS compliance and assist with incident response activities.Work cross functionally with engineering, security, and operations teams. Drive improvements and automation using scripting and modern tooling. What You'll Bring Degree in Computer Science, IT, or relevant experience. 3-5 years' Linux systems administration (Red Hat / CentOS). Experience supporting Windows environments. Strong networking knowledge (CCNA level). Hands on AWS experience (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC). Understanding of PCI DSS and secure system practices. Scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible). Excellent troubleshooting and documentation capabilities. Nice to Have RHCSA (or higher). CCNA certification. Experience with monitoring tools and configuration management. Exposure to Git, CI/CD pipelines, VMware or KVM. Knowledge of hardening and vulnerability management. What's on Offer Competitive salary Pension scheme Long service awards Employee discount Cycle to work scheme If this job is for you, apply now!
