Group Leader, Data and Platforms Services

Requisition Id 14603 

­­Overview:  

We are seeking a Group Leader, Data and Platforms Services who will focus on leading a talented team of software engineers, data engineers, and information scientists to provide a robust data ecosystem for National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) users. The NCCS provides state-of-the-art computational and data science infrastructure for technical and scientific professionals to accelerate scientific discovery and engineering advances across a broad range of disciplines. As an important part of the broader High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, the division also hosts the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF), a Department of Energy Office of Science User Facility.  

 

This position resides in the Data and Platforms Services (DAPS) group in the HPC Operations section within the NCCS division part of the Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

 

The DAPS group provides users with the tools and guidance needed to successfully deploy integrated workflows connecting compute and data resources and services across the facility. The group focuses on leveraging the OLCF’s container-orchestration Kubernetes platform, Slate, to design, implement, and deploy services that enable data-intensive workflows and provide a robust ecosystem of data services. The group is also responsible for delivering data management capabilities, mechanisms to facilitate large-scale data analysis, and interactive computing services.   

 

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

In this role, you will lead and advocate for a diverse and talented group of software engineers, data engineers, and information scientists, guide their technical work, and expand their ranks with new hires when needed. You will develop a vision and implement a cohesive group strategy to ensure the success of new and ongoing technical projects to position the group and the organization for future success.

 

You will have the opportunity to:

• Cultivate an environment where team members are empowered and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and belonging
• Meet with team members on a regular basis to support day-to-day work.
• Coach your team by providing technical leadership and candid, ongoing feedback and mentoring.
• Lead successful technical projects, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of features and fixes.
• Oversee the development and implementation of software features/controls to mitigate technical risks
• Review code and ensure the team builds software that is architecturally consistent, of high quality, and follows operational best practices.
• Design, implement, deploy, and support a wide range of data management services and integrated workflows within the NCCS ecosystem.
• Work with other teams across the division to meet the division's operational challenges
• Help bring clarity to the team by fostering clear communication, understanding, and process improvements
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• MS degree and 7+ years of relevant experience or BS degree and 8+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, hiring, building, and developing technical teams.
• A track record of designing, implementing, and deploying web services at scale.
• Experience with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kube