Data Centre Operations Engineer – Systematic Hedge Fund
Permanent | Competitive Compensation | Global Infrastructure Environment
A high-performance systematic trading firm is seeking an experienced Data Centre Operations Engineer to join its global infrastructure function. This team is responsible for the build, operation, and optimisation of the firm’s global data centre and co-location estate, supporting mission-critical trading and research platforms worldwide.
With the business continuing to grow rapidly, this role will play a key part in ensuring stability, performance, and scalability across the infrastructure that underpins all trading activity. You’ll work closely with engineering and operations teams globally to maintain best-in-class data centre standards and drive automation and observability initiatives.
Role Overview
* Oversee the physical build and maintenance of global data centres and co-location sites
* Coordinate with third-party vendors to deliver on-site installations, upgrades, and expansions
* Ensure adherence to operational, security, and cabling standards
* Maintain accurate infrastructure documentation including rack layouts, patching details, and system designs
* Participate in global project rollouts and trading infrastructure deployments
* Collaborate with internal teams to align physical infrastructure with performance and operational goals
* Configure and automate infrastructure using Python, Bash, and Ansible
* Design and maintain observability solutions (e.g. Grafana dashboards) for real-time visibility into systems, power, and environmental health
* Develop automation workflows for monitoring, alerting, and remediation to improve reliability and reduce manual effort
* Troubleshoot hardware, cabling, and basic network issues across production and research environments
Requirements
* Strong knowledge of data centre environments and financial exchange co-location ecosystems
* Experience working with third-party vendors on deployments and physical changes
* High standards of physical build quality and attention to detail in infrastructure layouts
* Excellent documentation and organisational skills
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, globally distributed team environment
* Ability to travel internationally as required
* Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation
Company Highlights
* Technology-led culture – drives both trading and internal investment decisions
* c.1,000 employees – large enough for scale, small enough for individual impact
* New state-of-the-art London HQ – core hub for engineering and trading, with a free on-site gym
* Flat structure – direct access to senior engineers and C-level leaders
* Strong Glassdoor rating and excellent work-life balance
* Benefits: Free breakfast and lunch, 13% pension, year-one guaranteed bonus, plus more