Senior HPC Engineer

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior HPC Engineer in the United Kingdom to drive technical projects and innovate in high-performance computing. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Linux administration, with skills in troubleshooting, project management, and automation tools. This role offers competitive compensation with a hybrid working model, including flexible benefits. Apply now to join a vibrant team!

Benefits

Annual bonus

Enhanced holidays

Pension & insurance

Private medical & dental

On-site wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years' Linux administration experience, ideally in an HPC environment.
• Deep troubleshooting and ITSM skills.
• Proficient in automation/configuration tools like Ansible and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Own complex Linux troubleshooting as a final escalation point.
• Lead deployment & handover of new technologies.
• Project manage technical initiatives from scoping to deployment.

Skills

Linux administration

Troubleshooting

Ansible

Docker

Python

Project management

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

GitLab

Puppet

Job description

Senior HPC Engineer – up to 65,000 + Benefits + Bonus – Hybrid Working – 3 Days per week in Office – Offices near Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Ready to drive high-impact technical projects and shape the future of high-performance computing? As a Senior HPC Engineer, you'll use your advanced Linux skills to lead innovation, solve complex challenges, and support world-class infrastructure in a global environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to step up your career, collaborate across regions, and help define next‑generation platforms, while benefiting from outstanding rewards and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Own complex Linux troubleshooting - acting as the final escalation point
• Lead the deployment & handover of new technologies and platforms
• Scout, evaluate, and run PoCs for emerging tech solutions
• Project manage technical initiatives from scoping to deployment
• Partner globally - install, upgrade, and enhance infrastructure
• Define, maintain, and optimise IT standards for security and excellence
• Proactively monitor and optimise Linux systems for performance & compliance
• Participate in change, continual improvement, and 24/7 on‑call support rotation
• Mentor colleagues, prepare documentation, and represent your team to stakeholders

Key Skills & Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years' Linux administration (ideally HPC environment)
• Deep troubleshooting and ITSM skills
• Proficient with automation/configuration tools (Ansible, Puppet, GitLab, Terraform), containerisation (Docker), and scripting (Bash, Python, Perl)
• Excellent project/time management and communication skills
• Adaptable, proactive problem‑solver with leadership potential
• Desirable: DevOps (Kubernetes, OpenStack, CICD), cloud, virtualisation, LPIC/CompTIA/ITIL certification, GPU/RAID/HPC cluster experience

Benefits

Competitive salary, annual bonus, enhanced holidays, pension & insurance, flexible benefits (wellness, gym, dining, travel), private medical & dental, on‑site wellness, EAP, social/reward events, and more.

Ready to join a vibrant team and advance your career? Apply now to make your mark as a Senior HPC Engineer at this international organisation. Offices are located near Haywards Heath / Burgess Hill and easily commutable from Crawley, Horsham, Brighton and Worthing.

If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: HPC Engineer, Linux Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure Specialist, Systems Engineer, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Puppet, Python, Bash, ITSM, Cloud, Cluster Computing, Virtualisation, RAID, GPU.