Data Centre Applications Support Team Leader

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Job Details

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 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

Essential

• 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
• ITIL Foundation level certification
• 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

Desirable

• High level DevOps methodologies understanding
• Knowledge of some of the following: Ansible, OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Docker, etc.
• Scripting and automation
• Cloud administration experience
• 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
• Cycle purchase scheme
• 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
• Onsite Gym Facilities

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.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.