Full time
Amsterdam

Data Center Engineer – Amsterdam

Join a world-class trading and technology firm where infrastructure performance is a competitive advantage.

As a Data Center Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the physical infrastructure powering a global, ultra-low-latency environment, working with cutting-edge hardware across international data centers and colocations.

This is a highly hands-on role where you’ll have a direct impact on the reliability, scalability, and performance of systems operating at the forefront of financial technology.

What You’ll Be Working On

  • Deploying and maintaining high-performance servers, network switches, and infrastructure appliances across global data center environments.
  • Supporting large-scale infrastructure expansions, hardware refreshes, migrations, and new site buildouts.
  • Managing power, rack space, capacity planning, and hardware lifecycle management.
  • Troubleshooting critical hardware and connectivity issues to ensure maximum uptime.
  • Collaborating with infrastructure, networking, and systems engineering teams to continuously improve operational efficiency.
  • Coordinating global deployments with remote hands teams and managing equipment logistics.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working in enterprise-scale or mission-critical data center environments.
  • Strong knowledge of server hardware, including CPUs, memory, storage, RAID controllers, NICs, and power systems.
  • Familiarity with networking infrastructure such as switches, chassis platforms, line cards, and optical technologies including SFP and QSFP transceivers.
  • Hands-on experience with copper and fiber cabling (Cat5e/Cat6, multimode and single-mode fiber).
  • Experience troubleshooting physical infrastructure and using cable testing and diagnostic tools.
  • Basic Linux administration and server deployment experience.
  • Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and a passion for operational excellence.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where reliability and precision matter.

What Can You Expect?

  • Work on the infrastructure that underpins one of the fastest and most technologically advanced environments in the world.
  • Own projects from planning through deployment and see the direct impact of your work.
  • Gain exposure to large-scale global data center operations and cutting-edge technology.
  • Join a team of highly skilled engineers who value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive base salary, performance-based rewards, extensive training opportunities, and relocation support where applicable (including visa sponsorship)

Does this sound like a match? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

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