HPC Services Team Leader

Company Overview

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Job Summary

We are looking for a HPC Services Team Leader to join our global HPC team! Reporting to the Data Center Manager, you will play a key role in developing our DevOps environment and leading the transition from legacy IT Ops approaches to an Agile way of working. You will demonstrate best practices, coach and develop staff, shape our technology infrastructure, and ensure its smooth operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach team members, build the team, set goals, and motivate self‑improvement.
• Make decisions and empower team members with skills to improve confidence and technical knowledge.
• Create an engaging and pleasant work environment.
• Support the Data Centre Manager for day‑to‑day operations.
• Improve and develop our systems, technology, and infrastructure, and provide third‑line technical support.
• Ensure the operational maintenance model and tools are efficient and well‑designed.
• Understand client needs and convert them into technical solutions, while maintaining stability, availability, and performance of the platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems or related computing subjects.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience and a minimum of five years’ experience in relevant fields.
• Extensive experience with Linux administration, preferably in an HPC environment.
• Experience with Agile Project Management, FAI, Puppet, Ansible and Zabbix.
• ITIL Foundation level certification.
• Fast and effective problem‑solving skills, methodical approach, enthusiastic learning attitude, and flexibility to adapt to new challenges.
• Ability to define and manage project deadlines and communicate effectively.

Desired Skills & Experience

• High level DevOps methodology understanding.
• Knowledge of Ansible, OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Docker, etc.
• Cloud administration experience.
• Virtualization knowledge.
• Hardware maintenance (storage, CPU, GPU).

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Highly attractive bonus scheme.
• 22 days of annual leave, with future increases.
• Flexible buying and selling holiday programme.
• Company pension with generous employer contribution.
• Wellbeing: Unmind app, flexible benefits platform, discount schemes (gym, restaurants, cinema, etc.).
• Regular social club events and reward events.
• Cycle purchase scheme.
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes.
• Sponsorship of visas and relocation packages.
• Bank holiday swap program.
• Relaxed dress code.
• Onsite gym facilities.
• Learning and development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals. We value the unique ways in which we differ and believe diversity fuels our innovation.