DC Fiber Engineer - Telecommunications

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  • €55,000 basic salary
  • Frankfurt, Germany
  • Permanent
  • 55000
  • Telecoms
  • Data Center


Ready to help build the infrastructure powering the future of digital connectivity?

Join a growing infrastructure specialist delivering end-to-end fiber network solutions, civil engineering services, and project management to support reliable, high-speed connectivity for businesses and communities. The organization combines technical expertise, hands-on delivery, and strong project oversight to ensure complex infrastructure initiatives are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. With a focus on precision, collaboration, and long-term impact, the team plays a key role in expanding modern digital networks and strengthening the foundations of tomorrow’s connected world.

Be part of a team where your work directly shapes the networks people and businesses depend on every day. Apply today!


Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance and support of ISP and OSP fiber networks within data center environments
  • Working as the senior fiber specialist within an assigned engineering team
  • Fusion splicing of single-mode and multi-mode fibers, including mass-fusion ribbon splicing
  • Installation and dressing of splice closures, joint boxes, ODFs, and BFPs
  • OTDR testing (1310 / 1550), ILM testing, and power meter testing
  • Interpretation of test traces and production of customer-ready test documentation
  • Fault response and incident support, including on-call and night works on a rotation basis
  • Ensuring accurate labelling, fiber management, and as-built documentation
  • Working on live networks under strict change management procedures
  • Compliance with data center inductions, security processes, and documentation requirements


Skills / Must have:

  • Strong experience in ISP and OSP fiber works within metro, long-haul, and data center environments
  • Proven experience working with high-fiber-count cables (96F–288F+, up to 3456F)
  • Hands-on experience working on live networks
  • Excellent knowledge of fiber installation (blown and pulled) and testing methodologies
  • Experience producing structured, auditable test packs
  • Familiarity with operator standards (e.g. Zayo, euNetworks, EXA, Colt)
  • Fluent German and English (minimum B2 German, ideally C1, with strong technical vocabulary)
  • Ability to work within data center environments and complete mandatory inductions and security checks
  • Flexibility to participate in on-call, night, and weekend work when required
  • Ability to mobilise quickly within the Frankfurt region (target incident response: 15 minutes)


Benefits:

  • Company vehicle
  • On-call allowance
  • Long-term stability with a 5-year maintenance outlook
  • Exposure to leading data center operators and critical infrastructure
  • Stable Frankfurt-based role with consistent project pipeline


Salary:

  • €55,000 basic salary
Charlie Cassie Director of Global Data Centers

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