HPC Technical Lead Location: Hertfordshire (Preferred) or London Hybrid: Minimum 2 days onsite per week Start: ASAP Duration: 6 - 12 months Rate: £540 per day, inside IR35 We’re looking for an HPC Technical Lead with deep expertise in High-Performance Computing platforms, Docker containerization, Azure infrastructure, and Linux systems. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in designing, building, and managing cutting-edge HPC environments. Key Responsibilities * Lead the technical direction and delivery of HPC platforms. * Oversee the full lifecycle of HPC systems – planning, configuration, management, and maintenance. * Ensure system security, scalability, and reliability across Azure and Linux infrastructures. * Design, build, and optimize Docker containers, maintaining images, versions, and performance standards. * Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and performance optimization across HPC environments. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DevOps, automation, and cloud best practices. Your Profile Essential Skills: * Proven expertise in HPC platform development and operations. * Advanced experience in building and managing Docker containers. * Strong Linux Infrastructure knowledge. * Solid background in Azure Infrastructure engineering. Nice to Have: * Hands-on experience with Domino, Azure DevOps, Python, GitHub, Databricks. * Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies. Why Join? This is an exciting opportunity to lead technical innovation within HPC, working on impactful projects at scale. You’ll have the chance to shape infrastructure, implement containerization best practices, and drive modernization in a highly collaborative environment. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly and we will be in touch to discuss your application further. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on all applications so if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion