Datacentre Operations Engineer

Datacentre Operations Engineer

Location: Hong Kong

Salary: Competitive

Join the Options Datacentre Operations Team!

Working for Options

Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to Options’ future growth and success. We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.

Who are we?

Options is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Why Options?

Global travel: We have offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Paris, London, Cambridge, Belfast and more.

Career Development: You will have access to professional skills development and technical training designed to help you grow throughout your career with us.

High-Performing, Autonomous Teams: Join a self-sufficient, successful team where your ideas can make a real impact.

Competitive Rewards: In addition to a competitive salary, we reward our employees with a range of bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Role

The Datacentre Operations Engineer will be responsible for installation of hardware, cabling, servers and network equipment. They will manage inventory, coordinate third party vendors and assist with other tasks such as installations and troubleshooting.

At Options, our Datacentres keep the worlds financial markets moving and our Datacentre Engineers are at the forefront of that.

We’re looking for someone who has technical proficiency in:

•Building, designing and managing datacentre infrastructure including rack space, cabling, cooling, power and inventory management.

•Strong knowledge and experience with datacentre structured cabling and power distribution model.

•Deployment and troubleshooting experience with managed CDU (ServerTech Avocent/APC).

•Server and network device rack mounting and cabling.

•Datacentre vendor management.

•Strong English language capability both in written and verbal communication, Chinese also preferred but not essential.

Experience with Linux deployment, TCP/IP Multicast or other monitoring systems and Market Data experience are preferred, but not essential.

We’re also looking for candidates with:

•Strong research, writing and communication skills.

•Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.

•Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

•Desire to travel and see the world.

•Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.

•A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.

•Strong interpersonal skills.

•Project management skills and proven ability to manage own workload.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive benefits package tailored to the technology and financial services sector:

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare support, risk benefits and digital wellness resources.

Family Support: Enhanced family leave benefits.

Professional Growth: Access to professional learning platforms and internal development programs.

Retirement: Pension/retirement schemes to support your long-term financial planning.

How to apply

Submit a CV and cover letter to the Datacentre Operations Engineer role. On the cover letter please detail the role you are applying to, along with your availability.

We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can make an impact at Options Technology!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact careers@options-it.com.