Primary Site Data Center Engineer

At Optiver, we strive for excellence in everything we do. Now, we’re looking for a Primary Site Data Center Engineer that shares our excellence-only mindset. Because we believe that thoughtfully planned and well-orchestrated data center infrastructure is just as important as the algorithms running on our trading software. Without best-in-class infrastructure, there would be no foundation upon which to build our global market making core business. For that reason, we are looking for a Data Center Engineer who can manage our London colocations. You will be responsible for project work, general maintenance and auditing at these sites. We are seeking someone who is committed to continuous improvement and thrives bringing new ideas to the table. This is a chance to take ownership of the physical parts of our trading infrastructure across multiple data centers and thousands of servers, all the while striving for simplicity and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

As a Primary Site Data Center Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our global data center environments. You will have the opportunity to combine your knowledge in IT Infrastructure in order to solve business issues and independently work on improvement opportunities. You will be working on projects of all sizes, either as a resource or leading engineer and delivering it from conception all the way to completion in this hands-on, high impact and high performance role. Specifically, your responsibilities include:

• Installing and cabling switches, servers and appliances in our 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 our 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.
  
  
  

What You'll Get:

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays.
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth.
  
  
  

Who You Are:

Technical Skills:

• Experience working 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.
  
  
  

Non-Technical Skills:

• 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 up to 75 lbs, 30kg, Ability to lift heavy objects
• Willingness to work flexible hours outside of regular business hours, including regular weekend work, to execute physical infrastructure changes;
• Willingness to travel to support regional data center operations
  
  
  

Who We Are

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

How to apply:

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form. Please note, we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons. Kindly note that we do not require assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role.

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