Linux Engineer

Chapman Tate Associates; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology house is seeking a Linux Engineer to manage and scale HPC clusters, ensuring peak performance and reliability. This remote position involves optimizing computing workloads and collaborating with researchers. Must have strong skills in Linux administration and HPC technologies like Slurm and OpenMPI. Excellent benefits and growth opportunities are provided, making it a great fit for passionate tech professionals looking to drive innovation in high-performance computing.

Benefits

Excellent career development opportunities

Innovative work environment

Remote working flexibility

Qualifications

• Proficient in Linux system administration and shell scripting.
• Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain HPC clusters for optimal performance.
• Monitor systems and troubleshoot issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Implement security measures and maintain industry compliance.

Skills

Linux system administration

Shell scripting

HPC experience: Slurm, Torque, OpenMPI

Networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Linux Engineer (Remote - Sheffield)

Salary: Up to £45,000 + excellent benefits

Are you passionate about Linux, HPC, and supercomputing? Join a leading technology house delivering cutting-edge AI, ML, and high-performance computing solutions across research, higher education, and enterprise sectors.

We're looking for a Linux Technical Consultant to manage, optimize, and scale HPC clusters, ensuring performance, reliability, and efficiency. You'll collaborate with researchers and engineers to drive innovation and support data-intensive simulations that push the boundaries of technology.

What You'll Do:

• Design, deploy, and maintain HPC clusters for peak performance.
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth operations.
• Optimize parallel computing workloads and support high-end applications.
• Implement security measures and maintain compliance with industry standards.
• Stay up-to-date with HPC, Linux, and virtualization advancements.

Must-Have Skills:

• Linux system administration & shell scripting
• HPC experience: Slurm, Torque, OpenMPI, GPFS, Lustre
• Networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewall management
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills

Nice-to-Have:

• Containerization & virtualization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience with NVIDIA GPUs and accelerated HPC workloads

Why Join Us?

• Work remotely with a forward-thinking, innovative team
• Be part of projects driving scientific breakthroughs and enterprise solutions
• Excellent career development and personal growth opportunities