Data Center Engineering Lead - Europe
<p>At Optiver, world-class trading relies on world-class infrastructure. As the EU <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">DCE</span></span></span> Lead, you'll own the operational and project delivery layer for our European data center engineering team — spanning Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London. You'll drive major infrastructure projects end-to-end, build the team's capability, and ensure we execute consistently to standard. If you're a proven people leader who thrives on delivery, accountability, and building high-performing teams in fast-paced environments, this role puts you at the centre of our physical infrastructure.<strong><br><br>What you'll do </strong></p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="624" data-local-id="5b4775395d9b">Lead a team of 8 data center engineers across 3 European locations, providing day-to-day direction and career development;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="750" data-local-id="de1c54fe8e90">Own delivery of major infrastructure projects (colocation builds, site migrations, capacity expansions) from conception to completion;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="888" data-local-id="773c98e7ca52">Drive operational improvement — reduce toil, standardise processes, and ensure consistent execution across sites;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="1005" data-local-id="f105628168ef">Coordinate cross-team dependencies with Networks, Platform, and Linux teams to deliver integrated infrastructure outcomes;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="1131" data-local-id="314db1076fe1">Align EU <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">DCE</span> operations with the global <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">DCE</span> mandate, working as a peer to US and <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">APAC</span></span></span> leads;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="1227" data-local-id="e778659198e1">Manage vendor and third-party relationships for physical infrastructure delivery;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="1312" data-local-id="583522f779f2">Make prioritisation calls on competing demands and communicate trade-offs clearly;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="1398" data-local-id="dfbd5a2c8b4c">Build a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement within the team.<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);"><strong></strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Who you are</strong></p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="1517" data-local-id="f7f95e80e088">Experience managing or leading a technical infrastructure team;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="1584" data-local-id="366315c1f358">Understanding of physical infrastructure, not necessarily as a Data Center Engineer — or demonstrated ability to learn a technical domain fast;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="1731" data-local-id="cffd217a7b3b">Familiarity with project delivery in physical infrastructure environments;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="1809" data-local-id="2b309d4d1c16">Ability to engage credibly with network engineers, systems engineers, and platform teams on cross-functional work.</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="1951" data-local-id="979a42c32616">Proven track record leading people through delivery;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="2007" data-local-id="375e50b56c0c">Operates independently;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="2034" data-local-id="11a5d83b2a20">Strong prioritisation and communication skills;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="2085" data-local-id="345576a71132">Comfortable navigating ambiguity and competing stakeholder demands;</p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="2156" data-local-id="6920e8cb884d">Willingness to travel within Europe to support regional data center operations<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);"><strong></strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Who we are</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>What you'll get</strong></p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="197">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.</p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="550">In addition, you’ll receive:</p>
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<li>A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool.</li>
<li>The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.</li>
<li>25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.</li>
<li>Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.</li>
<li>Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.</li>
<li>Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.</li>
<li>Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.</li>
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<p><strong>How to apply<br><br></strong>Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our <a href="https://optiver.com/contact-eu-recruitment/">recruitment inquiry form</a>.</p>
<p>Please note:</p>
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<li>We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role</li>
<li>We cannot accept applications via email</li>
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<p><strong>Diversity statement</strong></p>
<p>Optiver is committed to <a href="https://optiver.com/diversity-statement/?_gl=1*bh82o8*_up*MQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItNH9v-THiQMVyJZQBh1Kbw3YEAAYASABEgI0z_D_BwE">diversity and inclusion</a>.</p>
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