OKX

Staff/Senior Staff Engineer, Public Cloud Operations

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Singapore, SGP

In-Office

Senior level

Fintech • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency

The Role

Lead design, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management of hybrid public cloud infrastructure (AWS and Alibaba Cloud). Ensure high availability, cost optimization, security/compliance, incident response, and cross-team collaboration while automating operations and documenting SOPs.

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.

Who We Are

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 currently seeking a Public Cloud Operations Expert to join our Singapore team. You be will responsible for the full lifecycle management of enterprise-level hybrid cloud infrastructure, leading unified orchestration, operations, and cost optimisation of AWS and Alibaba Cloud resources, ensuring high availability, high performance, and compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Cloud Platform Architecture & Operations
1. Plan, deploy, monitor, and maintain AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, EKS, etc.) and Alibaba Cloud services (ECS, OSS, VPC, Function Compute, ACK, etc.).
2. Design highly available, auto-scaling cloud architectures, optimizing network (e.g., Alibaba Cloud CEN, AWS Direct Connect), storage, and compute resource configurations.
Monitoring & Incident Management
1. Implement full-stack monitoring and alerting using cloud-native tools (AWS CloudWatch, Alibaba Cloud CloudMonitor) and open-source solutions (Prometheus+Grafana, ELK).
2. Lead critical incident response, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures (e.g., resource contention, misconfigurations, network latency).
Cost Optimisation & Resource Management
1. Analyse cloud resource usage, reduce costs via reserved instances, auto-scaling, and storage lifecycle policies (e.g., AWS S3 Intelligent-Tiering, Alibaba Cloud OSS Archive).
2. Establish resource quota management strategies to prevent waste and overspending.
Security & Compliance
1. Implement cloud security baselines (security groups, IAM policies, Alibaba Cloud RAM permissions, AWS Security Hub), conduct regular security audits, and remediate vulnerabilities.
2. Design granular access controls using AWS IAM and Alibaba Cloud RAM, and enforce database auditing (e.g., AWS CloudTrail + Alibaba Cloud DAS).
Cross-Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
1. Collaborate with development teams to optimize application architectures and provide cloud-native solutions (Server-less, Microservices).
2. Document operational procedures (SOP manuals) and lead internal technical training sessions.

What We Look For In You

Technical Skills
1. Mastery of core services (compute/storage/network/security) on AWS or Alibaba Cloud, with familiarity in the other platform.
2. Proficient in Linux/Windows system operations and automation tools (Shell/Python/Ansible).
3. Hands-on experience with containerized operations (Kubernetes, ECS/EKS, ACK) and cloud-native technologies (e.g., Service Mesh).
Experience Requirements
1. 5+ years of operations experience, with at least 3 years focused on public cloud (AWS/Alibaba Cloud) environments managing 100+ instances.
2. Experience in building cloud platforms from scratch, hybrid cloud architecture design, or large-scale migration projects (e.g., IDC-to-cloud) is preferred.
Team Management
1. Excellent team management and communication skills to lead and collaborate with operations, development, testing, and security teams.
Certifications & Education
1. AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or Alibaba Cloud ACP/ACE certifications are preferred.
2. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related fields.

Nice-To-Haves

Familiarity with multi-cloud management platforms (AWS, Alibaba Cloud, Azure) or FinOps cost optimisation methodologies.
Experience in cloud security practices, including Web Application Firewall (WAF) and DDoS protection (Alibaba Cloud Anti-DDoS Premium, AWS Shield).
Exposure to big data/AI operations (e.g., Alibaba Cloud MaxCompute, AWS EMR).
Team leadership experience is preferred.

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
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Skills Required

5+ years of operations experience with at least 3 years focused on public cloud (AWS/Alibaba Cloud) managing 100+ instances.
Mastery of core cloud services (compute, storage, network, security) on AWS or Alibaba Cloud; familiarity with the other platform.
Proficient in Linux and Windows system operations and automation tools (Shell, Python, Ansible).
Hands-on experience with containerized operations and orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS/ACK/ECS) and cloud-native technologies (Service Mesh).
Experience implementing monitoring and alerting using CloudWatch, CloudMonitor, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK.
Experience with cloud security and compliance controls (IAM/RAM, Security Hub, CloudTrail/DAS) and remediation practices.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.
Experience building cloud platforms, hybrid cloud architecture design, or large-scale migrations (IDC-to-cloud).
AWS SysOps Administrator or Alibaba Cloud ACP/ACE certification.
Team management and strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

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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.
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.
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

Dublin, Dublin

1,073 Employees

Year Founded: 2017

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.