HPC Services Team Leader

Viridien 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 take on a key role in our organization and make a significant impact on our HPC and Cloud environment. In this role, you will work closely with our team to develop our DevOps environment and lead the transition from older IT Ops approaches into a more Agile way of working. You will be responsible for demonstrating best practices and coaching and developing our existing staff. As a senior member of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technology infrastructure and ensuring its smooth operation. With a proven track record across a wide range of activities connected to HPC and Cloud, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation and keeping our organization at the cutting edge of technology. As a self-starter with a deep technical background, you will spearhead the upkeep and evolution of our systems. We need a leader who can credibly navigate the space between technical departments and business stakeholders to drive our infrastructure forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentoring and coaching team members.
• Team building.
• Challenge, set goals and motivate self-improvement within team.
• Decision making.
• Empower team members with skills to improve confidence and technical knowledge.
• Create engaging and pleasant work environment.
• Provide support to the Data Centre manager for day-to-day operations.
• Improve and develop our systems, technology, and infrastructure, alongside providing third line technical support.
• Make sure the operational maintenance model, and the tools used, are efficient and well-designed.
• Understanding the client’s needs and converting this into technical solutions is important as well as the continued stability, availability, and performance of the platforms.

Qualification

Degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems or related computing subjects.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• 3 – 5 years of leadership experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in relevant fields.
• Extensive levels of Linux administration, preferably in an HPC environment.
• Good experience with Agile Project Management.
• Knowledge in FAI, Puppet, Ansible and Zabbix.
• ITIL Foundation level certification.
• Fast and effective problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to work.
• An enthusiastic attitude towards learning and flexibility to adapt to new challenges or changes in direction.
• The ability to define and manage project deadlines.
• Effective communication.

Desirable

• High level DevOps methodologies understanding.
• Knowledge of some of the following: Ansible, OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Docker, etc.
• Scripting and automation.
• Cloud administration experience.
• Virtualization knowledge and experience.
• Experience in hardware maintenance (Storage/CPU/GPU).

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Highly attractive bonus scheme. Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program. Company pension with generous employer contribution. Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health. A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more! Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year. Cycle purchase scheme. Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes. Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages. Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice! Relaxed dress code policy. Onsite Gym Facilities.

Learning and Development

At Viridien, we foster a culture of continuous learning and provide tailored training programs through our Learning Hub, designed to enhance technical, commercial, and personal growth.

We Care about the Environment

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond. We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly. We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.