Data Centre Engineer

Our client is a leading global quantitative trading and technology-driven financial firm with a strong presence across major financial centres worldwide. The business leverages cutting-edge infrastructure and engineering expertise to support high-performance trading operations across global markets.

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Data Centre Engineer to support and enhance mission-critical data centre and colocation environments across the APAC region. This role combines operational support, infrastructure deployment, project delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with internal technology teams and regional partners to ensure the highest standards of availability, performance, and operational efficiency

Key Responsibilities

• Install, rack, cable, and deploy servers, network equipment, and infrastructure hardware.
• Coordinate with remote technicians and service providers across regional data centre locations.
• Monitor and manage data centre power, space utilisation, and capacity planning.
• Maintain structured cabling standards and ensure high-quality cable management practices.
• Manage inventory of spare parts, cables, and infrastructure assets.
• Perform hardware diagnostics, maintenance, and break-fix activities.
• Lead or contribute to data centre expansions, equipment migrations, and colocation deployments.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation and infrastructure records.
• Support logistics activities, including shipping and coordinating equipment deployments across the region

Key Requirements

• Experience working within enterprise-scale or high-availability data centre environments.

• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure and hardware components.

• Knowledge of structured cabling systems, including copper and fibre technologies.

• Familiarity with power, connectivity, and communications cabling standards.

• Experience troubleshooting cabling issues using appropriate testing equipment.

• Understanding of change management and infrastructure deployment processes.

• Basic server installation, configuration, and operating system knowledge.

• Excellent documentation and organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities.

  Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting colocation facilities across multiple geographic locations.
  • Exposure to financial services, trading, or low-latency technology environments.
  • Previous experience leading infrastructure projects or coordinating regional deployments.
  • Knowledge of capacity planning and data centre lifecycle management