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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Centre Application Support Team Leader - **Company:** Viridien - **Location:** Haywards Heath, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Computer Maintenance, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, DevOps, Linux System Administration, OpenStack, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, Zabbix, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Puppet, Docker - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815452323-data-centre-application-support-team-leader ## About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated individual with leadership skills and excellent communication skills to help us maintain our technology infrastructure., * Degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems or related computing subjects., * 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. * 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. * High level DevOps methodologies understanding. * Knowledge of some of the following: Ansible, OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Docker, etc. * Scripting and automation. * Virtualization knowledge and experience. * Experience in hardware maintenance (Storage/CPU/GPU). ## Description 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., * Challenge, set goals and motivate self-improvement within the 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., 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. ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)