The Role
Manage design, deployment, optimization, and lifecycle of enterprise cloud database platforms on Alibaba Cloud and AWS. Perform backup/recovery, monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning, security controls, DR testing, migrations, scaling, and incident root-cause analysis across relational, NoSQL, and distributed databases.
Summary Generated by Built In
OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a Database Administrator who will contribute to the design, deployment, optimisation, and full lifecycle management of enterprise-level cloud database platforms. You will implement multi-cloud architectures for Alibaba Cloud and AWS databases, ensuring high availability, high performance, and cost optimization.
- Execute end-to-end database operations, including backup and recovery, monitoring and alerting, health checks, capacity planning, release support, lifecycle management, and operational documentation, ensuring database platforms meet business requirements for stability, performance, and availability.
- Drive database reliability and performance optimization, including SQL tuning, index optimization, schema review, workload analysis, slow-query analysis, and root-cause investigation for production incidents.
- Implement database security and governance controls, including access management, privilege review, audit logging, encryption, data masking, vulnerability remediation, and security baseline enforcement.
- Maintain, and regularly validate database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions, including RPO/RTO planning, restore testing, cross-region/cross-zone replication, failover drills, and emergency recovery procedures.
- Deliver database migration, scaling, sharding, read/write splitting, high availability, and data distribution solutions for business-critical systems.
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a related field, with 4+ years of database management experience and 2+ years of cloud platform (Alibaba Cloud / AWS) experience.
- Proficiency in relational, NoSQL, and distributed database architectures; familiar with high-availability designs and proven experience delivering them in production.
- Deep understanding of mainstream database engine internals; strong hands-on database design, capacity planning, and architecture governance capabilities.
- Proficient in database performance tuning and optimization; experienced operating databases at high concurrency and large-scale data volumes.\Hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, HBase, and Kafka.
- Strong Linux/Unix system administration skills, with proficiency in Python and Shell scripting; familiarity with Perl or PHP is a plus.
- 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!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 4+ years of database management experience
- 2+ years of cloud platform (Alibaba Cloud / AWS) experience
- Experience implementing multi-cloud database architectures, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions
- Proficiency in relational, NoSQL, and distributed database architectures
- Deep understanding of mainstream database engine internals and architecture governance
- Database performance tuning and optimization, including SQL tuning and index optimization
- Hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, HBase, and Kafka
- Strong Linux/Unix system administration skills
- Proficiency in Python and Shell scripting
- Familiarity with Perl or PHP
OKX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or above market, especially in engineering, product, and legal roles across major hubs. This positioning is consistently cited as a major attraction for candidates.
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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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The Company
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.
