HPC Solution Architect - Consultancy

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is looking for a skilled HPC Solution Architect for a 6-month contract in Stevenage. This role involves designing secure cloud infrastructures and configuring HPC clusters, with hybrid working options. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in Azure and HPC systems like SLURM, as well as proficiency in Python and R.

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud environments and HPC systems.
• Strong programming skills in Python and R.
• Familiar with compliance in life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and secure infrastructure across Azure.
• Architect and configure HPC clusters to support workloads.
• Implement security and compliance practices.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Azure

Proficient in HPC systems like SLURM

Strong Python knowledge

Experience working with R

Familiarity with SAS basics

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail.

The leading consultancy firm is seeking for a skilled HPC Solution Architect to join on a 6-month contract based in Stevenage. Additionally, this role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with only 2 times per week on site. Want to be part of a team that thrives in excellence? Feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Design scalable and secure infrastructure across Azure, on-prem, and possibly other cloud platforms.
• Architect and guide the setup/configuration of HPC clusters (eg, SLURM) to support large-scale statistical workloads.
• Design and support environments for Python, R, and SAS that meet compliance, reproducibility, and performance standards.
• Implement security, access control, and compliance practices (especially relevant in life sciences).

Skills/Must have:

• Hands-on experience with Azure and hybrid cloud environments, including understanding of infrastructure architecture and deployment.
• Proficient in HPC systems like SLURM, including installation, configuration, and optimization for performance-heavy workloads.
• Strong Python knowledge with experience in installation, configuration, and Scripting in Linux environments.
• Experience working with R and Python environments, particularly in scientific or analytical computing contexts.
• Familiarity with SAS basics, especially how it fits into clinical/statistical computing workflows.

Salary:

• £575 per day