Senior HPC Engineer

Viridiengroup; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Senior HPC Engineer to join their global team. In this role, you will blend advanced Linux system administration with leadership potential, working on next-generation compute platforms. You will take charge of technical projects, resolve complex issues, and mentor peers. Benefits include a competitive salary and a flexible benefits platform with access to various discounts and perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits platform

Discount schemes (gym membership, cinema tickets)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux administration experience, ideally in an HPC environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and IT service management skills.
• Proficiency with automation/configuration tools like Ansible, Puppet, GitLab, Terraform.
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration.
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, Perl.
• Strong project/time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Balance project delivery with support duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead technical projects and resolve complex issues.
• Mentor peers and communicate technical solutions with clarity.

Skills

Linux administration

Troubleshooting

IT service management

Automation tools (Ansible, Puppet)

Container orchestration (Docker)

Scripting (Bash, Python, Perl)

Project/time management

DevOps tools (OpenStack, Kubernetes)

Cloud administration

Job description

) for more information.**Job Summary** We are seeking a Senior HPC Engineer to join our global HPC and Digital Platform team. This high-impact role combines advanced Linux system administration with the opportunity to shape next-generation compute platforms. You’ll lead technical projects, resolve complex issues, and collaborate across regions. Alongside strong technical expertise, you’ll bring leadership potential — mentoring peers, representing the team to management, and communicating technical solutions with clarity.**Key Responsibilities**Balance project delivery with support duties in a fast-paced environment. **Qualifications:** 5+ 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. Proven ability to mentor, guide, or represent technical solutions to stakeholders, with leadership potential to grow further. Experience with DevOps tools (OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI/CD). Cloud administration and virtualization experience. Knowledge of GPUs, RAID, and HPC clustering technologies. **UK Benefits Package:**Competitive salary commensurate with experienceA flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!Create a brighter future for