Senior/Staff Engineer, Data Platform Development

OKX; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto exchange in Singapore is seeking a Data Engineer to design and develop internal data platform components and maintain scalable backend services. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience, strong programming skills in Java and experience with databases. This role aims to leverage data technologies to improve the company's products and services.

Benefits

L&D programs and education subsidy

Team building programs and events

Wellness and meal allowances

Comprehensive healthcare schemes

Qualifications

• At least 6 or more years of experience in a Software Engineering or Data Engineering related field.
• Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, MyBatis/JPA, and RESTful API design.
• Solid experience with databases and distributed systems.
• Experience in data platforms or workflow systems is a strong plus.
• Familiar with AWS or Alibaba cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop internal Data Platform components.
• Build and maintain scalable backend services.
• Integrate with Data Warehouse and orchestration systems.
• Develop Data Governance features.
• Write clean, maintainable code.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

MyBatis/JPA

RESTful API design

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Redis

Kafka

Job description

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 team:

OKX data team is responsible for the whole data scope of OKG, from technical selection, architecture design, data ingestion, data storage, ETL, data visualisation 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:

Design and develop internal Data Platform components, including Data Governance center, Data Integration tools, job scheduling, and approval workflows.

Build and maintain scalable backend services with high availability.

Integrate with Data Warehouse, metadata, and job orchestration systems (e.g., Airflow, Flink, Spark).

Develop Data Governance features such as data lineage, data quality, and access control.

Write clean, maintainable code and technical documentation.

Support system deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Requirements:

• At least 6 of more years of experience in a Software Engineering or Data Engineering related field

Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, MyBatis/JPA, and RESTful API design.

Solid experience with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and distributed systems (Redis, Kafka).

Experience in data platforms, metadata, or workflow systems is a strong plus.

Familiar with AWS or Alibaba cloud environments.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to take ownership of system modules.

Good to have:

Prior experience in Data Platform development or Data Governance systems

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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