Global Data Center Engineer — Build & Optimize Infra

Optiverus; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Global collaboration with 50+countries

25 paid vacation days

Commuting expenses covered

Job summary

Optiver is seeking a Data Center Engineer to own and optimize global data center infrastructure across multiple sites. You will manage physical infrastructure, cabling, power, and capacity, while collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance, reliable systems for trading operations.

The role calls for hands-on experience in large-scale data centers, strong documentation, and the ability to lead improvements from concept to completion, including travel to regional data centers as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in modern, large-scale data centers.
• Ability to identify basic parts of network equipment (SFPs, line cards, chassis) and servers (memory, network cards, hard drives).
• Knowledge of structured cabling systems (Cat 5, Cat 6, multi-mode, and single-mode fiber).
• Familiarity with power and communications cabling standards.
• Experience with cable testers to troubleshoot both fiber and copper cabling issues.
• An understanding of change control processes.
• Basic server operating system installation and configuration skills.
• Strong documentation skills and a meticulous approach to tracking details.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving mindset, bringing new ideas to improve data center operations.
• Experience leading or coordinating resources in infrastructure projects, from conception to completion.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Willingness to work flexible hours outside of regular business hours, including weekends, to execute physical infrastructure changes.
• Willingness to travel to support regional data center operations.

Responsibilities

• Installing and cabling switches, servers and appliances in data centers and co-locations.
• Coordinating server and network equipment installation with smart hands in remote locations.
• Managing power and space allocation, including capacity planning and monitoring.
• Maintaining clean and consistent cable management practices.
• Tracking and managing spare parts and cable inventory.
• Performing break-fix repairs, replacing components like hard drives, memory and transceivers.
• Planning and executing data center build-outs, relocations and new equipment installations.
• Packing, shipping, and managing the logistics of equipment for remote co-locations.
• Maintaining comprehensive data center documentation and support the standardization of procedures.
• Contributing to the build and maintenance of core office IT infrastructure, including the trading floor.
• Troubleshooting and testing cabling (fiber and copper) using cable testers.
• Supporting system builds, configuration, and troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Large-scale data centers

Hardware identification (network

Structured cabling systems

Power & cabling standards

Cable testers usage

Change control processes

Server OS installation

Documentation precision

Verbal communication

Written communication

Creative problem solving

Project coordination

Independent & collaborative work

Ability to lift heavy objects

Flexible hours availability

Willingness to travel

Job description

Optiver is seeking a Data Center Engineer to own and optimize global data center infrastructure across multiple sites. You will manage physical infrastructure, cabling, power, and capacity, while collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance, reliable systems for trading operations.

The role calls for hands-on experience in large-scale data centers, strong documentation, and the ability to lead improvements from concept to completion, including travel to regional data centers as needed.