Senior HPC Engineer

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 technical leadership, you will have the opportunity to act as a deputy to the HPC Manager, supporting team coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational decision-making while developing your leadership and management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as final escalation point for complex Linux issues, delivering expert troubleshooting.

• Support the Technical Program Manager in team leadership activities, acting as a deputy when required and helping to drive team performance, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.

• Lead deployment of new technologies and compute platforms via Jira workflows, ensuring smooth handover.

• Scout, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies; run PoCs with a focus 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 to ensure consistency, security, and excellence.

• Optimize Linux systems for performance, availability, and compliance through 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 support duties in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborate across development, security, and operations to align IT with business needs.

• Mentor colleagues and represent the team by preparing clear documentation and presentations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

• 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.

• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a passion for learning.

• Proven ability to mentor, guide, and influence technical teams, with a demonstrated interest in developing people leadership and progressing towards a management role.

Preferred:

• Experience with DevOps tools (OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI/CD).

• Cloud administration and virtualization experience.

• Certifications (e.g., LPIC-2/3, CompTIA Linux+, ITIL Foundation).

• Knowledge of GPUs, RAID, and HPC clustering technologies.

UK Benefits Package: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience 

• Annual 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 

• Life Assurance 4x annual salary

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Group Income protection

• 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 

• On-site wellness facilities

• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes 

• Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages 

• Employee Referral Scheme 

• Subsidised canteen