Staff DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure at Airwallex - Singapore

Airwallex is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Staff DevOps Engineer to join our Infrastructure team in Singapore. As a Staff DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure to support our rapidly growing global business. You will be responsible for leading the development of our DevOps strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the performance, scalability, and security of our infrastructure.

Role Overview

In this role, you will be a key contributor to the DevOps team, driving the evolution of our cloud infrastructure and empowering engineering teams with improved self-service capabilities. You will bring your expertise in operational platform management, observability, and detection capabilities to enhance the stability and agility of our systems. You will also be responsible for building consensus among DevOps Engineers across geographies regarding tools and practices, and establishing agreed-upon standards.

A Day in the Life

On a typical day, you might:

• Collaborate with software engineers, security engineers, and product managers to understand infrastructure requirements.
• Design and implement solutions to improve the scalability, performance, and security of our cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management tasks.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in incident management and root cause analysis.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers.
• Research and evaluate new technologies to improve our DevOps practices.
• Participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Why Singapore?

Singapore is a global hub for technology and finance, offering a vibrant and diverse environment for professionals. Airwallex's Singapore office is a key location for our operations in the Asia-Pacific region, providing you with the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals from around the world. Singapore offers a high quality of life, excellent infrastructure, and a thriving startup ecosystem.

Career Path

Airwallex is committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Staff DevOps Engineer, you will have opportunities to advance your career through technical leadership roles, management positions, or specialization in a particular area of DevOps. We offer a variety of training and development programs to help you enhance your skills and knowledge.

Salary & Benefits

Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Equity in a fast-growing company.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Company-sponsored events and activities.
• Commuter benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Parental leave.
• Retirement plan.
• Snacks and drinks in the office.

Airwallex Culture

At Airwallex, we are a team of ambitious and innovative individuals who are passionate about building the future of global finance. We value collaboration, ownership, and a growth mindset. We encourage our employees to take risks, learn from their mistakes, and challenge the status quo. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcome and respected.

How to Apply

If you are a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer with a passion for building scalable and reliable infrastructure, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We look forward to hearing from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Airwallex?

   Airwallex is a global payments and financial platform that empowers businesses to operate globally without borders. We offer a range of solutions, including business accounts, payments, spend management, and treasury.

2. What does the DevOps team do?

   The DevOps team is responsible for building and maintaining Airwallex's cloud infrastructure, automating infrastructure provisioning, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our systems.

3. What skills are required for this role?

   The ideal candidate will have experience with Kubernetes, Istio, public cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code, and at least one programming language (Python, Ansible, Shell scripting).

4. What is the career path for this role?

   As a Staff DevOps Engineer, you can advance your career through technical leadership roles, management positions, or specialization in a particular area of DevOps.

5. What is the work environment like at Airwallex?

   Airwallex offers a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to take risks, learn from their mistakes, and challenge the status quo.

6. What are the benefits of working at Airwallex?

   Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and more.

7. What is the interview process like?

   The interview process typically includes a phone screening, a technical interview, and an interview with the hiring manager.

8. How does Airwallex support employee growth and development?

   Airwallex offers a variety of training and development programs to help employees enhance their skills and knowledge.

9. What is Airwallex's approach to diversity and inclusion?

   Airwallex is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcome and respected.

10. What are the key challenges and opportunities in this role?

    The key challenges include managing a complex and rapidly growing infrastructure, while the key opportunities include driving innovation and making a significant impact on the company's success.