Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect with expertise in High Performance Computing (HPC) and container platforms in Linux‑based environments to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting solutions including (but not limited to) installation, configuration, integration, and implementation of HPC technologies and enterprise‑grade container orchestration platforms.We are looking for a candidate with strong technical skills and a proven track record of designing and working with container platforms such as Red Hat OpenShift, SUSE Rancher, CNCF Kubernetes, HPC schedulers such as Slurm or PBS Pro, cluster management technologies such as Bright Cluster Manager, and the ability to work in a dynamic, customer‑focused environment requiring excellent interpersonal skills.Key Responsibilities1. Leadership and StrategyDevelop HPC and container platform roadmaps and strategies based on business needs.Engage in the complete service lifecycle—from conceptualization and design to implementation and operations.Identify growth paths and scalability options and incorporate them into solution designs.2. Solution Planning and DesignGather requirements, assess technical feasibility, and design integrated HPC and container solutions aligned with business objectives.Architect and optimize technical solutions to meet customer requirements.Identify potential challenges, risks, and constraints influencing solution and project planning.3. Opportunity AssessmentRespond to technical sections of RFIs/RFPs and lead proof‑of‑concept engagements to completion.Apply effective consultative approaches to advance opportunities.4. Innovation and ResearchStay updated with emerging technologies and trends in HPC, Kubernetes, containers, cloud computing, and security.Develop best practices, accelerators, and “show & tell” assets for HPC and container platform integrations.5. Customer‑Centric MindsetStrong focus on understanding customer business requirements and solving complex cloud technology issues.Serve as a trusted advisor, delivering exceptional customer experiences and ensuring customer success.Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non‑technical stakeholders.6. Team CollaborationCollaborate with cross‑functional teams (system administrators, developers, data scientists, project managers) for successful delivery.Understand roles and effectively engage with other internal teams.Mentor new team members and contribute to tech talks, forums, and innovation activities.Required SkillsTechnical ExpertiseStrong knowledge and experience with Linux system administration, package management, boot processes, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and networking.Hands‑on experience with HPC technologies, workload schedulers (Slurm, PBS Pro), and cluster managers (Bright Cluster Manager).Hands‑on experience with container technologies such as Docker, Singularity, Podman.In‑depth experience with at least two container orchestration platforms such as CNCF Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, SUSE Rancher, RKE/K3S, Canonical Charmed Kubernetes, Ezmeral Runtime (removed).Good experience with OpenStack cloud solutions.Experience with virtualization technologies such as KVM, OpenShift Virtualization.Hands‑on experience with at least two Linux distributions: RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu, Debian.Additional Technical KnowledgeGood knowledge of GPU technologies (generic phrasing without brand references).Understanding of HPC networking stacks and high‑speed networking (e.g., InfiniBand, Mellanox).Experience with performance optimization and health assessment of HPC components such as OS, storage, servers, parallel file systems, schedulers, and container orchestration platforms.Proficiency in programming/scripting languages: Python, Bash.Good understanding of DNS, TCP/IP, routing, and load balancing.Knowledge of protocols like TCP/IP, S3, FTP, NFS, SMB/CIFS.Familiarity with microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tools.Soft SkillsStrong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.Excellent communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.Ability to lead technical projects from requirements gathering to architecture, design, and execution.SkillsMandatory SkillsAzure DevOpsBI Solutions ArchitectureCloud Solution ArchitectureEmbedded devices – Linux Operating Systems and Kernel ProgrammingGood to Have SkillsAWS DevOps ServicesNetwork MigrationGCP DevOpsScope & Change Management
Job Title
Solution Architect HPC and Container Platform