Data Centre Engineer

Company:  Xcede
Location: London
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Exciting Opportunity: Data Centre EngineerAre you driven by a passion for building and maintaining high-performance data centre infrastructure? Do you excel in a collaborative environment where innovation is key? Join the global infrastructure team of a leading quantitative and systematic investment manager.About the Company:Our client is a prominent, technology-centric investment manager that leverages data and scientific approaches to trade across global liquid asset classes. Combining cutting-edge technology, thorough research, and trading acumen, they address complex challenges to deliver outstanding returns. Their culture fosters continuous innovation and collaboration.Role Overview:As a Data Centre Engineer, you will be pivotal in constructing and managing our client's extensive data centres and co-location facilities. These infrastructures are fundamental to their high-performance computing and data platforms, supporting global research and trading operations.Key Responsibilities: Coordinate the physical and logistical aspects of data centre expansions and maintenance. Ensure the highest operational and security standards are met in all implementations. Engage in both routine maintenance and new project initiatives. Travel domestically and internationally to manage the global data centre network. Oversee large-scale data centre architectures, including telemetry, capacity management, maintenance, upgrades, and performance monitoring. Develop and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for data centre builds and designs. Implement high-performance data centres and supporting infrastructures for compute, network, and storage at hyper-scale levels. Collaborate with third-party vendors to manage changes within the data centre and financial market exchange co-location environments. Thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented setting.Required Skills: In-depth knowledge of large-scale data centre operations and architectures. Expertise in operational telemetry, capacity management, and performance monitoring. Experience in executing maintenance and system upgrades. Exceptional documentation skills to ensure clarity and maintainable standards. Strong background in high-performance data centre and infrastructure implementation. Familiarity with the ecosystem of data centre and financial market exchange co-location vendors. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with third-party providers. Background in financial services or trading environments. Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.Why This Company? Join a globally respected firm known for its innovation and collaborative culture. Benefit from a role that involves both domestic and international travel. Contribute to essential computing and data platforms supporting critical research and trading infrastructure. Work in an environment that values diversity, professional growth, and work-life balance. Enjoy various programs designed to enhance your professional and personal well-being.Equal Opportunity Employer: Our client champions diversity as a cornerstone of their success and fosters an inclusive environment. Employees are encouraged to work openly and respectfully towards collective achievements.If you are excited by this challenge and ready to join a dynamic team in shaping the future of investment management, apply now.Embrace this opportunity to join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence : apply today.Desired Skills and ExperienceSkills:Data Centre ArchitectureOperational TelemetryCapacity ManagementPerformance MonitoringMaintenance and UpgradesDocumentation SkillsHigh-Performance InfrastructureCompute, Network, and Storage SystemsVendor ManagementFinancial Market Exchange Co-locationExperiences:Large-scale Data Centre OperationsExecuting System Maintenance and UpgradesData Centre Build and OperationWorking with Third-party ProvidersFinancial Services/Trading EnvironmentsGlobal Infrastructure ManagementProject Management in Data CentresCollaborative Work Environment
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