Data Center Engineering Lead - Europe

pAt Optiver, world-class trading relies on world-class infrastructure. As the EU DCE 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. /pbrLees alle informatie over deze vacature zorgvuldig en gebruik vervolgens de sollicitatieknop hieronder om uw cv en sollicitatie te versturen.brWhat You’ll Dobrullibr/liliLead a team of 8 data center engineers across 3 European locations, providing day-to-day direction and career development.br/liliOwn delivery of major infrastructure projects (colocation builds, site migrations, capacity expansions) from conception to completion.br/liliDrive operational improvement — reduce toil, standardise processes, and ensure consistent execution across sites.br/liliCoordinate cross-team dependencies with Networks, Platform, and Linux teams to deliver integrated infrastructure outcomes.br/liliAlign EU DCE operations with the global DCE mandate, working as a peer to US and APAC leads.br/liliManage vendor and third-party relationships for physical infrastructure delivery.br/liliMake prioritisation calls on competing demands and communicate trade-offs clearly.br/liliBuild a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement within the team.br/li /ulbrWho You ArebrTechnical Skillsbrullibr/liliExperience managing or leading a technical infrastructure team.br/liliUnderstanding of physical infrastructure, not necessarily as a Data Center Engineer — or demonstrated ability to learn a technical domain fast.br/liliFamiliarity with project delivery in physical infrastructure environments.br/liliAbility to engage credibly with network engineers, systems engineers, and platform teams on cross-functional work.br/li /ulbrNon-Technical Skillsbrullibr/liliProven track record leading people through delivery.br/liliOperates independently.br/liliStrong prioritisation and communication skills.br/liliComfortable navigating ambiguity and competing stakeholder demands.br/liliWillingness to travel within Europe to support regional data center operations.br/li /ulbrWho We ArebrpAt 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. /pbrWhat You’ll GetbrpYou’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. /pbrullibr/liliA performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool.br/liliThe opportunity to work alongside best‑in‑class professionals from over 50 different countries.br/lili25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.br/liliTraining opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first‑class commuting expenses.br/liliExtensive 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.br/liliTraining and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.br/liliCompetitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.br/li /ulbrHow To ApplybrpApply directly via the form below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form. /pbrpPlease note: /pbrullibr/liliWe do not require any assistance from third‑parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role.br/liliWe cannot accept applications via email. xgiwjmb br/li /ulbrDiversity StatementbrpOptiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. /pbr