Data Center Engineer

We are a small and dynamic international team of engineers and technologists responsible for the management and operations of our European Trading Infrastructure.

We are currently looking for a hands-on Data Center Engineer to join our team in Amsterdam. The ideal candidate is a mid-career level System- or Data Center Engineer, with good working knowledge in the fields of IT hardware and data center technologies. Hands-on experience with systems and network administration in a data center or production environment.

As part of the Trading Infrastructure Team, you will work closely with our System and Network Engineers and business support teams based in Amsterdam. You will be in regular contact with our colocation hosting partners and hardware vendors. The position requires frequent travels and out-of-hours work in our European colocation facilities.

The role comes with lots of flexibility and space for personal development and presents a great opportunity for those who aspire to learn new technical skills and widening their field of expertise. If you are enthusiastic about cutting edge technologies, proactive in your way of working, possess get-it-done attitude and feel comfortable taking ownership and working under minimal supervision, we would like to hear from you!  

• →Support the lifecycle process of our physical server, network and other IT infrastructure components;
• →Physical installation and maintenance of server and network components in our data centers;
• →Design rack layouts and patching schedules;
• →Troubleshoot hardware faults and coordinate the RMA process with suppliers;
• →Handling of incoming and outgoing shipments and deliveries;
• →Manage physical and administrative aspects of hardware inventory and component stock levels;
• →Create and maintain technical documentation of our physical infrastructure and related processes;
• →Liaise with data center remote hands support;
• →Ensure good working relationship with hardware vendors and hosting partners;
• →Frequent travel (up to 50%) and flexible working hours, including work outside of core business hours and during weekends/holidays

• 5+ year hands-on experience in the area of data center engineering or technical field support;
• Good understanding of server, data storage and network hardware;
• Knowledge of network cabling, optical transceivers types;
• Working experience in data center environments (racking, cabling);
• Solid knowledge of Linux-based systems and networking;
• Good scripting skills (python, bash) to support automation, monitoring, and operational tasks;
• Excellent time management with great sense of urgency and ability to prioritise;
• Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment with minimal direct supervision;
• Demonstrated talent for solving problems proactively and creatively, result oriented;
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability – must feel comfortable in a dynamic working environment;
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 25kg and to work in elevated locations;
• Valid driving license.

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.