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Data Centre Engineer

Selby Jennings Singapore
Posted 17 days ago In-Office Job Permanent Negotiable

Data Centre Engineer

We are partnering with a leading global quantitative trading firm operating at the forefront of financial markets. The organisation leverages advanced technology, data science, and cutting-edge infrastructure to drive trading strategies across multiple asset classes worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Data Centre Operations team in APAC, supporting the physical infrastructure that underpins high-performance trading systems. The role combines hands-on data centre work with project delivery and collaboration across engineering and trading teams to maintain and scale critical low-latency environment

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead deployment of physical infrastructure across APAC data centres and support global operations as needed
  • Manage and execute data centre projects (e.g. colocation builds, expansions, and equipment migration)
  • Install, maintain, and optimise structured cabling, power, and cooling systems
  • Perform server hardware integration including component installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting
  • Support network deployment and work closely with internal engineering teams
  • Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for infrastructure support
  • Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and testing procedures
  • Assist with logistics and inventory management to support deployments

Key Requirements:
  • ~5+ years of experience in data centre operations or infrastructure engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with networking hardware (switches/routers) in low-latency environments
  • Proven experience supporting trading infrastructure or latency-sensitive systems
  • Solid understanding of networking protocols including BGP, OSPF, and multicast
  • Experience working with fibre optics, transceivers, and optical networking technology
  • Comfortable working with server hardware (e.g. component installs, diagnostics, firmware updates)
  • Strong project execution and change management discipline
  • Excellent communication skills for vendor coordination and cross-team collaboration
  • Flexibility to support weekend or shifted work schedules when required
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin



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Job ID  PR/597301
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