Associate, Platform Engineering, Wintel

Purpose of Job

The Associate is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of the Bank’s platforms and software solutions.

The Associate plays a critical role within the squad, taking a lead on designing, developing and optimising EBRD's infrastructure and software solutions within their own value stream. 

The Associate provides guidance to individual contributors and works closely with other multi-functional teams and business product owners, to deliver high quality, product aligned services, that meets our users' needs.  

The role may involve leading small projects and the individual is expected to be proficient in software design and ability to implement CI/CD pipeline, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or technologies within their specialism.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Technology experience in this area includes but is not limited to:
• Microsoft Windows Server.
• Virtualisation.
• Continuous data protection.
• Hyperconverged Infrastructure.
• Hosting facilities - Co-location / Data Centre / in-office server rooms for HQ and Resident Offices.
• Scripting, automation, and replication processes.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Designing, Implementing and supporting Microsoft Windows Server, compute and storage platforms
• Hosting facilities - Co-location / Data Centre / in-office server rooms for HQ and Resident Offices.
• Working with Managed Service Providers and Professional Service Partners
• Intermediate to advanced technology certification in the given specialism such as VMware Certified Advanced Professional
• Entry level service management certification such a ITIL Foundation.
• Working with other Capabilities, Squads and technology teams there is a shared responsibility for some cloud services (primarily delivered from Microsoft Azure).

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.  

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. 

The EBRD environment provides you with: 

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. 
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. 
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. 
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does.  As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.   

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).