Data Centre Application Support Team Leader

Viridien; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Highly attractive bonus scheme

22 days annual leave

Company pension

Wellbeing Unmind app

Flexible benefits platform

Regular social club events

Flexible Private Medical & Dental care

Sponsorship of visas

Relaxed dress code policy

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Applications Support Team Leader to join their global HPC team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the transition to a more Agile DevOps environment while mentoring a talented team. Your expertise in Linux administration and project management will be crucial in shaping the technology infrastructure and ensuring its seamless operation. With a competitive salary, attractive bonus schemes, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to continuous learning and environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in IT.
• Extensive Linux administration skills, preferably in HPC.

Responsibilities

• Drive team activities and foster a culture of self-improvement.
• Ensure stability and performance of platforms in HPC and Cloud.

Skills

Leadership

Linux Administration

Agile Project Management

Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

DevOps Methodologies

Scripting and Automation

Virtualization

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Computer Engineering

Degree in Computer Information Systems

Tools

Puppet

Zabbix

Ansible

OpenStack

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

We are looking for an Applications Support Team Leader to join our global HPC team!

Reporting to the Data Centre 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 driving the activity of the team, coaching and developing them. As a key member of our Data Centre leadership 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 drive innovation and keep our organization at the cutting edge of technology.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with leadership skills and excellent communication skills to help us maintain our technology infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Challenge, set goals and motivate self-improvement within the team.
• Create engaging and excellence-seeking work environment.
• 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.
• Mentor and coach team members.
• Provide support to the Data Centre manager for day-to-day operations.
• Understand the client’s needs and convert this into technical solutions.
• Ensure the continued stability, availability, and performance of the platforms.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills & Experience

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

Why work with us?

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

Information Services