Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

We’re partnering with a leading global technology-driven trading firm to hire an experienced Data Center Infrastructure Engineer for its Amsterdam-based technology team.

This is a hands-on engineering role within a highly sophisticated, performance-critical environment where physical infrastructure is fundamental to the business. You’ll take ownership of data center infrastructure spanning multiple locations and thousands of servers, working across deployments, capacity, connectivity, hardware and operational improvements.

If you enjoy being close to the hardware, taking ownership of infrastructure projects from start to finish, and working in an environment where reliability, precision and performance really matter, this could be an excellent next step.

What you'll be doing

You’ll help maintain, expand and continuously improve large-scale data center and colocation environments, combining hands-on engineering with project ownership.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Installing, cabling and deploying servers, switches and network appliances across data centers and colocation facilities
• Coordinating server and network equipment installations with remote hands teams across different locations
• Managing rack space, power allocation and capacity planning
• Maintaining high standards of structured cable management
• Troubleshooting fiber and copper connectivity using cable testing equipment
• Performing hardware break-fix work and replacing components including drives, memory and transceivers
• Planning and executing data center build-outs, relocations, expansions and new hardware deployments
• Managing equipment logistics and inventory across regional colocation sites
• Maintaining accurate infrastructure documentation and helping standardize operational procedures
• Supporting system builds, configuration and troubleshooting
• Contributing to core office infrastructure, including highly performance-sensitive production environments
• Leading or contributing to infrastructure projects from initial planning through to implementation

What we're looking for

You’ll ideally have:

• Hands-on experience within modern, large-scale data center or colocation environments
• Strong understanding of server and network hardware, including SFPs/transceivers, line cards, chassis, NICs, memory and storage
• Experience with structured cabling, including Cat5/Cat6, multimode and single-mode fiber
• Knowledge of data center power, space and capacity management
• Experience troubleshooting fiber and copper connectivity
• Understanding of change control and infrastructure deployment processes
• Basic server OS installation and configuration knowledge
• Experience coordinating or owning infrastructure projects
• Strong documentation skills and excellent attention to detail
• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing operational improvements

You should be comfortable working both independently and alongside engineering teams in a fast-moving environment. Some regional travel and occasional out-of-hours/weekend work will be required for infrastructure changes and deployments.

Why consider it?

This is an opportunity to work in an engineering environment where performance, reliability and infrastructure quality are genuinely business-critical.

You’ll work alongside highly experienced engineers and have significant ownership over physical infrastructure supporting a global, technology-intensive business. The environment is fast-paced, technically demanding and built around continuous improvement rather than simply keeping the lights on.

The package includes a highly competitive base salary and performance-related bonus, strong benefits, extensive learning opportunities and excellent office perks.

Relocation support and visa sponsorship can be available for international candidates.