Data Center Engineer

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Data Center Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Datacenter Engineer to join our team in Amsterdam. This individual should have a strong background in both design and planning of large-scale physical infrastructure projects, including migration and decommissioning. They will play a critical role in managing vendors, identifying and solving complex project issues, and ensuring on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, ability to work effectively across time zones, and a deep understanding of data center equipment. They should have a proven track record of managing complex projects and have a passion for driving continuous improvement.

In this fast-paced, dynamic environment, the Datacenter Engineer will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our payments platform. They will lead post-implementation retrospectives to gather feedback, analyze results, and drive future project success. Join us in our mission to deliver reliable and innovative solutions to our customers.

What you'll do

• Partner with internal infrastructure and product teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of project requirements and translate them into well-defined project plans that align with overall project goals and objectives.
• Track project deployment status and report on the progress to stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring that everyone is well informed and updated on the project status and changes.
• Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, to ensure project direction and decisions are shared and understood by all relevant parties.
• Lead post-implementation retrospectives to evaluate the success of the project, identify areas for improvement, and use the findings to inform future project planning.
• Work closely with procurement to manage the ordering and shipping of hardware required for project deployment. Ensure procurement activities are executed in a timely and efficient manner to avoid any delays or obstacles in the project progress.
  
  

Who you are

• A proven track record of success as a Datacenter Engineer, with experience leading projects from start to finish, and a strong ability to take ownership of medium to large cross-team projects in an organized and structured manner.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, allowing for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, with proficiency in English.
• A strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently, ensuring project goals and deadlines are met.
• A strong affinity with hardware and operating systems, with experience developing, building, and operating highly reliable and efficient data centers in a mission critical environment.
• A solid understanding of installing and maintaining equipment for data centers, such as servers, switches, and routers, with the ability to ensure repeatability across global data centers.
• Knowledge of asset management, stock management, and DCIM, with the ability to effectively manage data center resources.
  
  

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.