Datacenter IT Team Leader

Scaleway; Paris; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scaleway in Paris region is seeking a dedicated Datacenter IT Team Leader to maintain, diagnose, and repair IT hardware in high-density datacenters, while setting standards and KPIs. You will lead a local team, assemble racks, perform optoelectronic testing, and protect Scaleway’s operational interests on site.

You will coordinate with site suppliers and internal teams, mentor technicians, and ensure strict SLA adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience as an IT Datacenter Technician with team coordination or lead roles.
• Strong server troubleshooting and hardware assembly skills.
• Experience with optical fiber/copper testing and related equipment.
• Active B-category driver's license for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor local technicians, uphold operational excellence.
• Assemble, rack, cabling, and configure servers in datacenter spaces.
• Perform diagnostics, component replacements, and fiber/copper testing.
• Coordinate on-site with external service providers and suppliers.
• Process and track internal incident tickets (Jira Service Management), asset flows (Odoo), and reporting (Google Sheets) within SLA.

Skills

Datacenter technician

Team coordination

Server troubleshooting

Hardware assembly & cabling

Optoelectronic testing

Driver's license (B)

Leadership

Internal service orientation

Tools

Jira Service Management

Odoo

Google Sheets

Job description

OUR STORY:

Join Scaleway and shape the sovereign cloud of tomorrow !

Since 1999, we have been designing secure, sustainable infrastructures aimed at supporting the most ambitious companies.

Historically known for our dedicated servers (Dedibox), we made a strategic shift to cloud computing in 2015. Staying true to our principles of simplicity, flexibility, and technical excellence, we have become one of the leading players in Europe in the sector.

With the rise of artificial intelligence, we have strengthened our commitment, supported by the Iliad Group, which is investing €3 billion to develop a serious, sovereign AI alternative to American and Asian giants.

Every day, thanks to our fast-growing portfolio of cloud and AI products (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves thousands of customer across the private and public sector, from corporations like France Télévisions or Hachette Livre, to fast-growing startups like Photoroom and Biolevate, to institutions like the City of Copenhagen.

Our offices are located in Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Rouen, Bordeaux and Lyon.

WHY WE NEED YOU?

Driven by our continuous growth and expanding infrastructure needs, we are seeking a dedicated Datacenter IT Team Leader to join our team.

Your core mission will be to maintain, diagnose, and repair IT hardware within our high-density datacenter environments while setting technical standards and ensuring regional production KPIs. You will assemble racks, perform optoelectronic testing (fiber, copper, reflectometer, optical tracer), resolve hardware issues, and lead by example on the field to protect Scaleway’s operational interests.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

We work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and results-oriented environment where continuous improvement and service excellence drive our daily operations. You will join a team of technical experts in your cluster (Paris North or South region). You will work daily alongside your peers on-site in datacenter facilities, interacting directly with key infrastructure suppliers, as well as internal stakeholders and client-facing internal teams.

• Your future management structure: You will report directly to the Datacenter IT Manager within the Datacenter Operation Management organization.
• Work Location & Environment: Full-time on-site position across our datacenter facilities in the Paris region, based in either our North cluster (Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône) or South cluster (Vitry-sur-Seine), with direct daily interaction with site suppliers and technical teams.

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

• Team Guidance & Quality Assurance: Serve as a technical role model on the ground, upholding operational excellence, enforcing best practices, and mentoring local technicians.
• Hardware Maintenance & Assembly: Assemble, rack, cable, and configure servers and hardware equipment within strictly regulated datacenter spaces.
• Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Perform complex hardware diagnostics, component replacements, and fiber/copper cable testing using optical tracers and reflectometers.
• On-Site Coordination & Escorts: Act as the primary operational contact on-site, supervising and escorting external service providers and suppliers.
• Service Desk & Asset Management: Process and track internal incident tickets (Jira Service Management), asset flows (Odoo), and reporting (Google Sheets) within strict SLA timeframes.
• Operational Vigilance: Maintain constant vigilance regarding high-value hardware, physical handling safety, and restricted access protocols, proactively flagging risks to management.

ABOUT YOU

HARD SKILLS:

• Strong experience as an IT Datacenter Technician with a first experience in team coordination or lead roles
• Technical Mastery: Strong expertise in server troubleshooting, hardware assembly, cabling, and optoelectronic testing (copper/fiber, reflectometer, optical tracer).
• Tools & Systems: Proficiency with Jira Service Management, Odoo and Google Sheets.
• Licensing & Compliance: Active B-category driver’s license mandatory for site travel.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Leadership : Ability to establish technical legitimacy on the floor, mentor peers, and foster strong team cohesion.
• Internal Service Orientation: Strong commitment to serving internal clients with high transparency, clear communication, and accountability.
• Results & Excellence Driven: High personal standards for production quality and commitment to meeting operational SLAs.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++

• International environment: With dozens of nationalities, Scaleway offers a stimulating environment where English is as widely spoken as French.
• Career & Mobility: Our managers value internal mobility, and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group are accessible to all Scalers.

Why join the Scaleway adventure ?

A rich and diverse product offering: Scaleway offers over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI.

A cutting-edge technical environment: Scaleway provides modern infrastructures, including high-performance bare metal servers, to tackle exciting technical challenges.

Commitment to responsible cloud: Scaleway is dedicated to a more responsible cloud, with data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing our ecological footprint and holding top-level certification.

THE NEXT STEPS …

• Discovery call with a Talent Acquisition Manager (30min)

• Technical & Role Interview with the Datacenter Operations Manager (1h)
• Final Interview with the Datacenter IT Technicians Team (1h)

Scaleway is a company certified under SecNumCloud. A background check is mandatory in order to join the company.

At Scaleway, we are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive.

All applications are considered with care, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or any other characteristic.

We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone which is why you should definitely apply.