OKX data team is responsible for the whole data scope of OKG, from techincal selection, architecture design, data ingestion, data storage, ETL, data visualization to business intelligence and data science. We are data engineers, data analysts and data scientists. The team has end-to-end ownership of most of the data at OKx throughout the whole data lifecycle including data ingestion, data ETL, data warehouse and data services. As a data engineer of the team, you will work with the team to leverage data technologies to empower evidence-based decision-making and improve the quality of the company's products and services.
Responsibilities:
- Proficient in mainstream cloud computing and big data technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, Flink, YARN, Elasticsearch (ES), Kafka, etc.
- Expert in real-time big data processing using Flink, with solid experience in Flink SQL development.
- Build and optimize offline and real-time data pipelines to ensure data timeliness and accuracy.
- Independently manage end-to-end business requirements, responsible for the R&D design and construction of the online (customer-facing) product data pipeline, including performance optimization, and empower business growth through data products and services.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in Computer Science or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience independently handling end-to-end business requirements, with strong self-motivation, a high sense of responsibility, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a passion for continuous learning and self-challenge.
- Proficiency in both English and Chinese (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
- Familiar with data warehouse modeling, with successful experience in designing and refactoring large-scale data warehouses.
- Mastery of multiple big data architectures, especially Alibaba Cloud DataWorks/MaxCompute, AWS Spark, Databricks, and StarRocks/Doris.
- In-depth understanding of real-time processing, expert in Flink performance tuning and stress testing, and Flink source code reading experience is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- IELTS score of 7 or above in all four components.
- 3+ years of work experience in English-speaking regions.
- Experience in cross border e-commerce, and familiarity with multi-country, multi-language architectural design is a plus.
- Solid foundation in Java, with backend development experience.
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
- Various team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
- More that we love to tell you along the process!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years experience independently handling end-to-end business requirements
- Proficiency in English and Chinese (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
- Proficiency with big data technologies: Hadoop, Hive, Flink, YARN, Elasticsearch (ES), Kafka
- Expert in real-time big data processing using Flink and Flink SQL development
- Experience building and optimizing offline and real-time data pipelines, ensuring data timeliness and accuracy
- Familiarity with data warehouse modeling and experience designing/refactoring large-scale data warehouses
- Mastery of big data architectures, especially Alibaba Cloud DataWorks/MaxCompute, AWS Spark, Databricks, StarRocks/Doris
- In-depth understanding of real-time processing; Flink performance tuning and stress testing
- Flink source code reading experience
- IELTS score of 7 or above in all four components
- 3+ years work experience in English-speaking regions
- Experience in cross-border e-commerce and multi-country, multi-language architectural design
- Solid foundation in Java with backend development experience
OKX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Role descriptions indicate comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with employer-paid premiums in some cases. Health coverage is highlighted alongside core benefits like PTO and parental leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Allowances for education and fitness, meal perks and snacks, team-building budgets, and structured learning programs are described across locations. These extras enhance the total rewards package beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 20 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto. In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.
