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Azure HPC Platform Engineer

Together We Talent, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States, 19426

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Job Description Azure HPC Platform Engineer

Collegeville, PA (Onsite) Contract Mid-Senior Level

Design, deploy, and manage high-performance computing (HPC) environments on Microsoft Azure for enterprise-scale scientific and technical workloads.

A leading technology organization is seeking an experienced

Azure HPC Platform Engineer

to architect, optimize, and support advanced cloud-based HPC systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong Azure infrastructure knowledge, Linux administration skills, and expertise in managing large-scale computing clusters using Slurm and Kubernetes.

This is a fully onsite position based in

Collegeville, PA .

Position Overview

The Azure HPC Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing and maintaining the organization's Azure-based HPC infrastructure. This role requires hands-on experience with Linux environments, workload scheduling, and container orchestration. The engineer will collaborate closely with developers, researchers, and system administrators to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient compute environments that power data-intensive applications-particularly within life sciences and research domains.

Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain

Microsoft Azure HPC environments . Manage and administer

Linux-based HPC systems , including configuration, updates, and troubleshooting. Configure and optimize

Slurm

workload managers and

Kubernetes

clusters for performance and scalability. Support integration of

Posit Workbench (RStudio)

and Connect Package Manager administration. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement HPC solutions tailored to research and computational needs. Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements. Ensure system security, compliance, and efficient resource utilization. Contribute to automation, scripting, and configuration management. Provide technical documentation and support for HPC users. Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of experience

with

Microsoft Azure

and cloud infrastructure management. Proven expertise in

HPC Platform architecture and administration . Strong proficiency in

Linux system administration

and

Azure Fundamentals . Hands-on experience with

Slurm

workload management and

Kubernetes

orchestration. Experience managing or supporting

Posit Workbench

and related tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex technical issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across multi-functional teams. Preferred Experience & Skills

Background in

Life Sciences

or

Research Computing

environments. Familiarity with

Azure Infrastructure ,

Python scripting , or

automation tools . Ability to design and optimize compute and storage solutions for scientific workloads.