Average Engineer Server salary in South East London

Server Obsolescence Remediation EngineerJoin our UK ITS Infrastructure team at a leading financial institution, where we focus on providing core IT services. As a Server Obsolescence Remediation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in assessing and resolving obsolete software components across Windows and Linux servers, ensuring minimal disruption to our business operations.Required Skills & Qualifications:Strong expertise in Windows Server (2008–2025) and major Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS).Experience with patching tools (e.g., WSUS, SCCM, RHSatellite) and automation (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell).Solid understanding of change control, server hardening, and infrastructure dependencies.Proven track record in system upgrades, vulnerability remediation, or server migrations.Familiarity with configuration management and CMDB platforms.Desirable:Exposure to virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).ITIL Foundation or similar certification.Awareness of security compliance standards (e.g., CIS benchmarks, ISO 27001).Day-to-Day of the Role:Review risk scoring reports and prioritise remediation actions based on criticality.Remediate obsolete operating systems (e.g., Windows Server 2012 & 2016, RHEL 7), middleware, and third-party components.Plan and execute upgrades, in-place patches, or re-platforming of legacy environments.Coordinate with application owners to manage maintenance windows and validate post-remediation stability.Conduct pre-change checks, create back-out plans, and update relevant CMDB entries.Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, and Change Management teams to meet compliance and operational standards.Maintain detailed remediation logs via Confluence and update the central obsolescence dashboard.Participate in knowledge transfer and documentation of remediation playbooks or scripts.Benefits:Flexible working arrangements between the office and home.Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.How to Apply:To apply for the Server Obsolescence Remediation Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Server Engineer – SC ClearedActive SC Clearance is required for this position.We're working with a well-established organisation in the Financial Services sector to recruit an experienced Server Engineer to join its infrastructure team. This role offers the opportunity to support a large-scale Windows server estate while playing a key part in modernisation and infrastructure improvement initiatives.You'll be responsible for managing both physical and virtual server environments, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, and highly available. Alongside day-to-day operational support, you'll contribute to server lifecycle activities, automation, and ongoing infrastructure projects.Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week onsite)The RoleAs a Server Engineer, your responsibilities will include:Building, configuring, deploying, maintaining, and retiring Windows servers across physical and virtual environments.Supporting enterprise Windows Server infrastructure, ensuring stability, availability, and performance.Creating and maintaining PowerShell scripts to automate administration and streamline operational tasks.Managing core Microsoft technologies including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.Administering VMware vSphere environments, with Hyper-V experience viewed as an advantage.Delivering server patching, operating system upgrades, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation.Diagnosing and resolving infrastructure issues, carrying out root cause analysis where appropriate.Assisting with infrastructure change projects, including server refreshes, migrations, and platform upgrades.Producing accurate technical documentation and following established ITIL processes.Participating in an on-call rota and supporting planned out-of-hours maintenance when required.What We're Looking ForTo be successful in this role, you'll have:Active SC Clearance (essential).Previous experience in a Server Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Windows Infrastructure role.Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration within enterprise environments.Practical experience building, deploying, maintaining, and decommissioning servers.Solid PowerShell scripting skills with a focus on automation.Hands-on VMware vSphere administration experience (Hyper-V knowledge is beneficial).Strong understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.Experience with Windows patch management, operating system lifecycle management, and server security best practices.Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience supporting business-critical infrastructure.Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.Desirable ExperienceAny exposure to the following would be beneficial:Microsoft AzureMECM / SCCMMicrosoft IntuneInfrastructure as Code (IaC)LinuxApply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website.Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

Lead Java Developer (Kafka, Microservices, Spring boot) - Bank - London/Hybrid Daily rate: 600 - 800 (inside IR35) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP Hybrid: 8 days per month My banking client is looking for contractors with strong Core Java expertise, as this role primarily involve server-side development. You will be required to be onsite 8 days per month in London office. Responsibilities & DutiesWorking as part of an Agile development team to deliver the migration of the legacy application to new event-based and service-oriented architecture solution, working in collaboration with the Solution Architect, Technical Lead, Application architects and other stakeholders.Lead delivery of a coherent end-to-end IT solution that meets both functional and non-functional requirements.Ensuring that the IT solution complies with the Enterprise engineering and architecture standards.Ensuring end-to-end consistency of solution delivery across platforms and teams by, for instance, organising walkthroughs of the solution with delivery teams.Ensuring that the solution meets guidelines and standards for design and development. Undertaking hands-on development and coaching staff in the new technologies used; The successful candidate will be expected to support the development of more junior colleagues Candidate Traits:The successful candidate will have demonstrable solutions design and development skills and experience alongside validated strong systems development experience at all stages of the software delivery lifecycle.Technical Skills:Strong systems development experience at all stages of systems development covering design, development, testing, live implementation and post implementation support.Strong hands-on Object-Oriented Design skillsStrong core Java programming skillsExperience of developing services/micro-services in JavaExperience of developing containerised services using Docker and KubernetesHands-on SpringBoot skillsExperience of developing and deploying on Unix or LinuxHands-on experience of using the Kafka ecosystemExperience of profiling and performance tuningExperience of Behaviour-Driven and Test-Driven development principles and skillsExperience of Public Cloud development Soft Skills:Have the ability to motivate those you mentor, coach & leadBe a stand-out colleague and role model, willing to participate in peer reviews and to be reviewed by peersBe reliable, self-motivated and able to work without close management and supervisionPossess inspiring communication and presentation skills to present proposals both orally and in writingHave the demonstrable ability to complete work within agreed timescales and identify problems and provide the most suitable solution(s)Desirable Skills:The following are not essential but would be a plus if the candidate can demonstrate any experience of:Working in an Agile development teamDesigning and implementing platform independent, database independent event driven applicationsDatabase design skills in technologies such as OracleSplunkDevOps principles, processes and toolingIBM MQMessaging Standards, for example ISO 15022, ISO 20022 and JSONWorking in Financial Market Infrastructure and/or Regulated environments*Rates depend on experience and client requirements