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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Engineer - **Company:** Optiver - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Big Data, Configuration Management, Data Centers, Network Interface Controllers, Hard Disk Drives, Networking Hardware, Build Management, Information Technology, Network Server - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5760769159 ## About the Role * 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 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., 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. ## Description As a 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. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)