DC Fiber Engineer - Telecommunications
- €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