Data Center Engineer

Data Centre Operations Engineer (Contract)

We are currently supporting a large-scale hyperscale data centre environment in Finland, as part of a major European expansion driven by AI and high-performance computing demand.

This role will focus on supporting the go-live and operational ramp-up of a newly delivered, mission-critical facility, alongside ongoing upgrades and capacity expansion across site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations within a live, mission-critical data centre environment
• Monitor and maintain uptime across critical infrastructure (power, cooling, network)
• Respond to incidents, escalations, and ensure SLA compliance
• Work closely with engineering and facilities teams during transition from commissioning to operations
• Support ongoing upgrades and optimisation within a live environment

Requirements

• Proven experience in data centre operations or critical environments
• Strong understanding of power, cooling, and infrastructure systems
• Experience working in 24/7 environments (shift or on-call)
• Ability to operate in high-pressure, live production environments
• Availability for on-site work in Finland

Project Details:

• Contract Length: 12-month initial contract (extensions highly likely)
• Location: Helsinki Region, Finland (on-site)
• Start Date: ASAP / Q2 2026
• Shift Pattern: Rotational (24/7 environment, days/nights)
• Scope: Hyperscale data centre go-live and operational ramp-up
• Environment: Tier III+ / mission-critical facility
• Travel: Potential support across additional Nordic sites as expansion continues