HPC Services Leader — DevOps & Cloud Ops

Viridien; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Private medical & dental care

Visa sponsorship/relocation

Unmind wellbeing app

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

Viridien is seeking an HPC Services Team Leader to lead a global HPC and Cloud operations team, driving DevOps maturity and Agile transformation. You will set direction, drive performance, and mentor staff while ensuring reliable platform delivery and continuous improvement across IT infrastructure.

The role requires leadership in HPC environments, strong Linux skills, and experience with OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and automation. A competitive package and bonus scheme are offered.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in relevant IT or HPC environments.
• 1–3 years of leadership experience.
• Extensive Linux administration in HPC environments.
• Agile project management experience.
• Knowledge of OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Docker.
• ITIL Foundation certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing HPC Services team with accountability for delivery.
• Set objectives, service levels and priorities; monitor performance.
• Coach team members through regular reviews and development plans.
• Drive organisational and technical change with clear communication and stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure stability, availability and performance of HPC/Cloud platforms; provide third-line support.
• Build relationships across technical and business functions to translate needs into solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Linux administration

Agile project management

Problem solving

Communication

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / IT

Tools

OpenStack

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Docker

Scripting

Virtualization

Job description

Viridien is seeking an HPC Services Team Leader to lead a global HPC and Cloud operations team, driving DevOps maturity and Agile transformation. You will set direction, drive performance, and mentor staff while ensuring reliable platform delivery and continuous improvement across IT infrastructure.

The role requires leadership in HPC environments, strong Linux skills, and experience with OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and automation. A competitive package and bonus scheme are offered.