Sr. DevOps Engineer

AIRWALLEX (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Singapore seeks an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Specialist to design and manage cloud services, ensuring compliance, cost optimization, and business continuity. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in distributed systems, strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code, and proficiency in Kubernetes. You'll also mentor team members while advocating for sustainability practices. This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in high-performance, distributed systems.
• In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new cloud infrastructure services and tools.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols through regular audits.
• Optimize cloud spending while maintaining performance and security.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans.
• Mentor team members and guide skills development.
• Advocate sustainability practices within infrastructure.

Skills

Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Strong expertise in Kubernetes

Programming skills in Go or Python

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Cost management tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Development: Design and implement new cloud infrastructure services, tools, and platforms. Leverage cutting‑edge technologies such as Kubernetes and Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources, ensuring a programmatic approach that prioritizes speed, security, and efficiency.
• Security Compliance and Audits: Ensure that all cloud infrastructure complies with industry‑standard security protocols and company policies. Regularly conduct security audits to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring that our infrastructure meets strict financial regulatory standards.
• Cost Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize cloud spending. Implement cost‑saving measures without compromising on performance or security, utilizing tools and practices such as cost allocation tagging, reserved instances, and scalable architectures.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Develop and maintain robust disaster recovery plans, including regular testing and updates. Ensure that business continuity mechanisms are in place and effective, minimizing downtime and data loss in case of unexpected incidents.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Share your expertise with the team, mentoring colleagues and guiding them in skill development to enhance the overall capabilities of the Cloud Infrastructure team.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Advocate for and implement sustainability practices within the infrastructure domain. Explore and integrate solutions that reduce the environmental impact of our operations, aligning with the company’s sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in high‑performance, distributed systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or related fields.
• Strong expertise in working on building Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• In‑depth knowledge of Kubernetes, K8s Operator development, and containerization technologies.
• Expertise in Golang, Python or other programming languages.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve potential issues and vulnerabilities in a proactive manner.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and share knowledge and expertise with others.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in writing custom kubernetes operators
• Experience with Istio service mesh
• Experience with GitOps, such as ArgoCD
• Relevant certifications in Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (e.g., Aliyun, GCP, AWS or Azure).