Application Specialist for Workflows on Cloud and HPC Systems (f/m/d)

Since 1962, Bavarian universities and research institutions have relied on the IT expertise of the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities- When it comes to the digital transformation of science, we are traditionally ahead of the game-

• Development and optimization of workflows for AHPC and cloud environments
• Installation and maintenance of AI applications on HPC and cloud systems
• Automation and integration of HPC processes and tools
• Collaboration with researchers to customize workflows for specific applications
• Support in the implementation of HPC standards and best practices
• Documentation of processes, solutions and workflows

• Degree in computer science, computational science, mathematics, physics or related disciplines
• Experience with HPC environments and scheduling technologies (SLURM, FLUX)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash)
• Knowledge of machine learning/AI workflows
• Knowledge of interactive cloud environments (Jupyter)
• Experience in dealing with parallel and distributed compute systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of optimization techniques for high-performance computing
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, Singularity, Kubernetes)
• Experience working with scientists and engineers in academia or industry
• Experience with cloud-based HPC solutions
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools
• Knowledge of workflow management tools (e-g- Airflow or Nextflow)
• Experience with data management in large computing environments

Area

High-Performance Computing

Working time

full time (40 hrs) / part-time possible

flexible working model with electronic time recording

Term of the contract

31-12-2026, a further employment is intended

Remuneration

up to E 13, see Entgelttabelle TV-L

Annual leave / compensatory time off

30 days

(24-12- + 31-12- additionally day off)

Overtime is compensated by additional time off

Further trainings

Individual support for in-service training and further education

Mobile work

up to 60% of work time, when applicable

Benefits

e-g- bus and subway (U6) on the doorstep, free parking, pension plan of the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL), state-of-the-art work equipment

What can you find with us?

Are you looking for a multifaceted and intellectually stimulating position in a dynamic, cooperative and innovative work environment? Then LRZ is the place to be for you! Here at LRZ a collegial, appreciative work environment meets an international crowd of experts who work together to advance IT services for ground-breaking research- We offer flexible work schemes for an optimal work-life balance- Our staff values their creative leeway- As an institute of the Bavarian Academy of Science and Humanities we offer all the benefits of public service- And of course, no wishes remain unfulfilled at the LRZ in terms of technical equipment- We share experiences, constantly review and improve our processes, and are proud that our service-quality and data-security are regularly certified and rated highly-

We actively promote diversity and welcome applications from talented individuals, regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age- We give priority to applications from people with disabilities who are equally qualified (SGB IX)-