Salary: £60,000 - 60,000 per year Requirements: Strong expertise in research computing or High-Performance Computing (HPC) Experience in delivering and developing HPC or research computing services across on-premise and cloud environments Proficient in Linux infrastructure, including scheduling systems, storage, and performance optimisation Proven technical and architectural leadership for research computing in a complex organisation Ability to enable research excellence through high-quality digital infrastructure Experience in leading and developing high-performing technical teams Strong collaboration skills with academic stakeholders, translating complex research requirements into practical solutions Strategic, service-focused mindset balancing performance, resilience, and long-term sustainability Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and operation of HPC and research computing platforms across on-premises and cloud environments Set technical direction for Research Computing services, aligning roadmaps with University and DDaT strategy Partner closely with academic stakeholders and DDaT colleagues to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective services Champion service resilience and performance to support complex workloads and future growth Represent the University externally within the research computing and HPC community, building partnerships and contributing to sector best practices Lead and develop a specialist Research Computing team, providing line management, coaching, and capability development Drive service quality and continuous improvement as part of the wider DDaT management team Technologies: Cloud Support Linux DevOps More: We are seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer (HPC) to provide technical and strategic leadership for our High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Research Computing services. Located in the Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) Group, this role is vital in enabling world-class research, ensuring our academic community can rely on secure, resilient, and high-performing computing platforms. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Our commitment to a safe and inclusive environment is reflected in our benefits package, which includes free counselling services, generous annual leave, staff discounts, development opportunities, and more. last updated 5 week of 2026