EU Data Center Engineering Lead — Delivery & Leadership

Optiver; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus structure

25 paid vacation days

Training opportunities

Extensive office perks including meals and activities

Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship

Job summary

Optiver in Amsterdam is seeking an EU DCE Lead to oversee operational and project delivery for the European data center engineering team. This role involves leading a team of 8 engineers across Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London, and managing major infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing technical teams, strong prioritization skills, and a proven track record in delivering results. Optiver offers extensive perks including a performance-based bonus, 25 paid vacation days, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading people through delivery.
• Operates independently with strong prioritisation skills.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and competing stakeholder demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data center engineers across multiple locations.
• Own delivery of major infrastructure projects end-to-end.
• Drive operational improvements and ensure consistent execution.
• Manage vendor relationships for physical infrastructure delivery.

Skills

Experience managing or leading a technical infrastructure team

Understanding of physical infrastructure

Familiarity with project delivery in physical infrastructure

Ability to engage with technical teams

Strong prioritisation and communication skills

Willingness to travel within Europe

Job description

Optiver in Amsterdam is seeking an EU DCE Lead to oversee operational and project delivery for the European data center engineering team. This role involves leading a team of 8 engineers across Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London, and managing major infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing technical teams, strong prioritization skills, and a proven track record in delivering results. Optiver offers extensive perks including a performance-based bonus, 25 paid vacation days, and ongoing training opportunities.