At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and support cutting-edge server and network infrastructure in a high-performance trading environment.
- Company: Leading trading technology firm with a focus on innovation and reliability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Ideal for self-starters who thrive in technical environments and enjoy travel.
- Why this job: Join a team where your work directly impacts critical infrastructure and growth.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in data centre or infrastructure engineering with strong hands-on skills.
The predicted salary is between 50850 - 62150 £ per year.
Quant Capital is working with a leading trading technology firm looking for a hands-on Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer. This role sits close to the core infrastructure team and supports the physical technology estate behind a high-performance trading environment. The focus is hardware deployment, site operations, cabling, documentation and coordination across London and European facilities. This is a practical infrastructure role, not desktop support. You will be trusted to keep critical environments organised, reliable and ready for growth.
The role:
- Build, deploy and support server and network infrastructure across data centre and colocation sites
- Manage rack builds, cabling, patching and hardware installations
- Support site upgrades, equipment moves and infrastructure expansion work
- Keep asset records, diagrams and operational documentation accurate
- Work with internal engineering teams, facilities teams and external vendors
- Help maintain strong standards across space, power, cooling and physical layout
- Provide basic Windows and Linux support when needed
- Travel to regional sites when required
What we are looking for:
- 3+ years' experience in data centre, colocation or infrastructure engineering
- Strong hands-on background with servers, cabling and physical infrastructure
- Good knowledge of data centre operations and hardware deployment
- Exposure to network equipment, storage or backup environments
- Basic Windows and Linux administration skills
- Strong documentation and organisation skills
- Confident working with vendors and technical teams
- Self-starter with a high level of ownership
- Comfortable with regular travel
- Valid driving licence
Useful experience:
- Trading, financial services or other critical infrastructure environments
- Cisco or similar network hardware
- SAN, DCIM, asset management or backup tools
- Power, cooling or environmental monitoring exposure
This role suits someone who enjoys hands-on infrastructure work and wants to operate in a serious technical environment where reliability and execution matter. All applications are handled in strict confidence.
Infrastructure Cloud & Data Centre Engineer in London employer: Quant Capital
At Quant Capital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment that mirrors the culture of leading tech giants like Facebook and Google. Our London office fosters a collaborative atmosphere where employees are encouraged to think critically and make impactful decisions, while also providing ample opportunities for professional growth and mastery of cutting-edge technology in the trading operations space. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to excellence, we ensure that our team members are equipped with the tools and support they need to thrive in their roles.
