Principal Cloud Architect - HPC/GPU & AI Platform Solutions in City of Westminster

As a Principal Cloud Architect, you will design and deliver next-generation High Performance Computing (HPC), GPU, and AI solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

You will work with customers ranging from AI startups to large enterprises across the UK and EMEA, helping them architect, deploy, and optimise complex HPC clusters, AI platforms, and intelligent AI solutions in both proof-of-concept and production environments.

This is a highly visible customer-facing role that combines deep technical expertise with strategic consulting.

You will partner with customers throughout their cloud and AI transformation journey while collaborating closely with Oracle Product Management, Engineering, and Sales teams.

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• Design and deploy large-scale HPC and GPU infrastructure on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Architect scalable AI and accelerated computing solutions using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) and Kubernetes.
• Develop automated deployment frameworks for cluster provisioning, software installation, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with enterprise customers to design solutions that meet AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing requirements.
• Design and support Large Language Model (LLM), Agentic AI, and AI platform deployments from proof-of-concept through production.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor on cloud architecture, migration strategies, and AI infrastructure best practices.
• Deliver customer workshops, architecture reviews, technical presentations, and hands-on enablement sessions.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Support, and Sales teams to influence product direction and resolve technical challenges.
• Develop reusable technical assets including solution architectures, reference implementations, demonstrations, blogs, white papers, and competitive positioning materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic AI technology partners to deliver integrated customer solutions., Solution Architecture
• Technical Consulting
• Pre-Sales
• Executive Presentations
• Customer Workshops
• Technical Enablement
• AI Transformation Strategy
• Cloud Adoption
  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)., 5+ years of experience in Pre-Sales, Solution Architecture, Technical Consulting, or Customer Success.
• Experience designing cloud-based HPC, AI, or GPU solutions for enterprise customers.
• Experience engaging with both technical teams and executive stakeholders., HPC and GPU architecture across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other leading public cloud platforms.
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible.
• Python, Bash, and Power Shell scripting.
• Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• HPC cluster management platforms including Slurm, PBS, or Bright Cluster Manager.
• High-performance networking technologies including RDMA and Infini Band.
• MPI and distributed file systems.
• Cloud-native architectures.
• AI/ML platforms, Large Language Models (LLMs), inference services, and AI infrastructure., Cloud & Infrastructure
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Cloud Architecture
• Infrastructure as Code (Ia C)
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Kubernetes
• Containerisation
• Cloud Migration
• HPC & AI
• High Performance Computing (HPC)
• GPU Computing
• AI Infrastructure
• Machine Learning Platforms
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Agentic AI
• AI Platform Architecture
• Inference Serving
• Programming & Automation
• Python
• Bash
• Power Shell
• Automation Frameworks
• Infrastructure Automation
• HPC Technologies
• Slurm
• PBS
• Bright Cluster Manager
• RDMA
• Infini Band
• MPI
• Distributed File Systems, Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• Customer-first mindset.
• Analytical problem-solving.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic thinking.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business audiences., Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Experience with large GPU clusters based on Kubernetes and/or Slurm.
• Experience supporting AI startups, research organisations, or enterprise AI programmes.
• Thought leadership through technical blogs, publications, open-source contributions, or conference presentations.
• Oracle Cloud certifications or equivalent cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Experience working across UK and EMEA enterprise customers.
• __________________________________________________ Languages
• English (Required)
• Additional European language(s) would be advantageous., Combine deep technical expertise with outstanding customer engagement skills.
• Be passionate about AI, HPC, and cloud innovation.
• Influence customer technology strategy through trusted advisory relationships.
• Drive adoption of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure across strategic enterprise accounts.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment while collaborating across multiple Oracle organisations.
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