Managing Architect of Data Engineering

Bitdeer Technologies Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading blockchain solutions provider in Singapore is looking for a Managing Architect of Data Engineering to oversee enterprise data platform design. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in data engineering and proven leadership skills to drive scalable solutions in a cloud-native environment. Responsibilities include defining technical standards, guiding architectural decisions, and mentoring a team. This role promises significant impact on the future of digital assets, within a fast-growing, inclusive company culture.

Benefits

Attractive welfare benefits

Training and mentoring opportunities

Autonomy and personal accountability

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering or software engineering.
• Experience in a lead architect role for large-scale data platforms.
• Expert in designing and operating scalable data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic design of enterprise data platforms.
• Define data architecture vision and guide architectural decisions.
• Mentor a team of data architects and principal engineers.

Skills

Cloud Platforms

Big Data Technologies

Data Warehousing/Lakes/Lakehouse

Data Modeling

ETL/ELT & Orchestration

Data Governance & Security

DevOps & MLOps

Strategic Thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Apache Spark

Apache Kafka

Snowflake

Terraform

Job description

About Bitdeer:

Bitdeer Technologies Group (Nasdaq: BTDR) is a leader in the blockchain and high-performance computing industry. It is one of the world’s largest holders of proprietary hash rate and suppliers of hash rate. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive computing solutions for its customers.

The company was founded by Jihan Wu, an early advocate and pioneer in cryptocurrency who cofounded multiple leading companies serving the blockchain economy. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed mining datacenters in the United States, Norway, and Bhutan. It offers specialized mining infrastructure, high-quality hash rate sharing products, and reliable hosting services to global users. The company also offers advanced cloud capabilities for customers with high demands for artificial intelligence.

Dedication, authenticity, and trustworthiness are foundational to our mission of becoming the world’s most reliable provider of full-spectrum blockchain and high-performance computing solutions. We welcome global talent to join us in shaping the future.

What you will be responsible for:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically profound Managing Architect of Data Engineering to lead the strategic design and architectural oversight of our enterprise data platforms. This senior leadership role will be responsible for defining our data architecture vision, setting technical standards, guiding complex architectural decisions, and mentoring a team of data architects and principal engineers. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in modern data stacks, a strong track record of building scalable data solutions, and exceptional leadership skills to drive architectural excellence across the organization.

How you will stand out:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related fields, with at least 5+ years in a lead architect or principal architect role for large-scale data platforms.
• Proven experience as a Managing Architect, Chief Architect, or equivalent senior architectural leadership position, with a track record of successfully defining and implementing enterprise-level data architectures.
• Extensive experience designing, building, and operating highly scalable, resilient, and secure data solutions in a cloud-native environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor senior technical individual contributors.

Technical Expertise (Deep Mastery Required):

• Cloud Platforms: Expert-level proficiency and hands-on experience with core data services across at least one major cloud provider (e.g., AWS: S3, Redshift, Glue, EMR, Kinesis, Athena, MSK, Lake Formation; Azure: Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Databricks, Event Hubs; GCP: BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub).
• Big Data Technologies: Mastery of distributed processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark) and real-time streaming technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, Flink).
• Data Warehousing/Lakes/Lakehouse:In-depth expertise in designing and optimizing modern data warehousing, data lake, and data lakehouse architectures (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks Lakehouse Platform, Redshift, Synapse Analytics).
• Data Modeling: Expert knowledge of various data modeling techniques (dimensional modeling, Data Vault, 3NF, star/snowflake schemas) for analytical and operational systems.
• ETL/ELT & Orchestration: Deep experience with advanced ETL/ELT patterns and orchestration tools
• Data Governance & Security:Proven experience in implementing robust data governance, data quality, data lineage, metadata management, and data security frameworks.
• DevOps & MLOps: Strong understanding of CI/CD, IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation), and MLOps principles as applied to data platforms.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage executive leadership and diverse technical teams.
  
• Proven ability to lead and inspire highly skilled technical professionals, fostering innovation and a culture of continuous improvement.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical debt while driving new architectural initiatives.
  
• Strong business acumen and ability to align technical solutions with business goals.
  

What you will experience working with us:

• A culture that values authenticity and diversity of thoughts and backgrounds;
• An inclusive and respectable environment with open workspaces and exciting start-up spirit;
• Fast-growing company with the chance to network with industrial pioneers and enthusiasts;
• Ability to contribute directly and make an impact on the future of the digital asset industry;
• Involvement in new projects, developing processes/systems;
• Personal accountability, autonomy, fast growth, and learning opportunities;
• Attractive welfare benefits and developmental opportunities such as training and mentoring.

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