HPC Engineer

As an HPC Engineer, you will design and optimize high-performance compute platforms within Viridien’s global HPC and Digital Platform team, driving scalable, secure infrastructure. You will lead complex Linux-related delivery, coordinate with regional sites, and pilot new technologies to enhance performance and reliability. The role blends hands-on system administration with project leadership, enabling impactful improvements across platforms in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate across development, security, and operations to align IT with business goals and sustainability priorities.

• Competitive salary
• Attractive bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Company pension with employer contribution
• Wellbeing app Unmind
• Flexible benefits platform

• Act as senior escalation point for complex Linux issues and provide expert troubleshooting
• Lead deployment of new technologies and compute platforms via Jira workflows with smooth handover
• Scout, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies; run PoCs focused on scalability and supportability
• Manage end-to-end technical projects—scoping, planning, deployment, documentation, and handover
• Coordinate with global sites on installations, upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements
• Define and maintain IT standards and frameworks for consistency, security, and excellence
• Optimize Linux systems for performance, availability, and compliance via proactive monitoring
• Participate in CCRBs and drive continual service improvements
• Provide 24x7 on-call support on rotation for incidents and maintenance
• Use Jira Service Management and ITSM tools to manage escalations, track issues, and document changes
• Support in-house applications while ensuring policy alignment
• Balance project delivery with escalation duties in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate across development, security, and operations to align IT with business needs

• Several years of Linux administration experience, ideally in an HPC environment
• Strong troubleshooting and IT service management skills
• Proficiency with automation/configuration tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, GitLab, Terraform)
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration
• Scripting skills (Bash, Python, Perl)
• Strong project/time management and communication skills
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a passion for learning

• Strong communication
• Proactive and adaptable mindset
• Collaborative mindset
• Linux administration in HPC environments
• Automation/configuration tools (Ansible, Puppet, GitLab, Terraform)
• Docker and container orchestration