Engineering Lead, Devops (Infra team)
Engineering Manager · Lead · Full Time
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Role
What you'll do.
This Engineering Lead position at Airwallex focuses on leading the Data DevOps team in Singapore, responsible for building scalable data infrastructure and self-service platforms for data engineering and analytics teams. The role requires 6+ years of experience with expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitOps, plus team leadership experience in a fast-growing fintech environment.
Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of engineers based in Singapore
- Data Infrastructure Design: Design and implement robust and scalable data infrastructure tailored to meet different needs of the engineering team
- Self-Service Platform Development: Design and develop scalable software applications or systems that provide good self-service capabilities and ensure robust architecture and maintainability
- Quality Assurance: Conduct comprehensive testing and quality assurance to identify and rectify errors, ensuring software aligns with quality standards and functions effectively
- System Maintenance: Perform ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting for deployed software, implementing updates and enhancements to improve functionality and address evolving needs
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery
- Continuous Learning: Engage in continuous learning to stay abreast of emerging technologies, programming languages, and development methodologies
Qualifications
What we look for.
Technical
DevOps Technologies
Demonstrated expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitOps
Programming Experience
Hands-on experience with at least one programming language
Data Streaming (Bonus)
Prior experience working with data streaming platforms such as Kafka, Flink or Spark
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor degree or above in computer science or engineering related majors
Experience
Engineering Experience
6+ years of engineering experience
Leadership Experience
Previous experience in leading and mentoring a team of engineers
Skills
Required
Kubernetes
Container orchestration expertise for managing scalable infrastructure
Terraform
Infrastructure as Code proficiency for automated resource management
GitOps
Git-based operational workflows for continuous deployment
Team Leadership
Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
System Design
Ability to design robust and scalable data infrastructure systems
Preferred
Apache Kafka
Nice to haveExperience with distributed streaming platforms for real-time data processing
Apache Flink
Nice to haveStream processing framework expertise for real-time analytics
Apache Spark
Nice to haveLarge-scale data processing experience with unified analytics engine
Cloud Platforms
Nice to haveExperience with AWS, GCP, or Azure for cloud-native infrastructure
Tech stack
Languages
Frameworks
Databases
Tools
Other
Compensation
Pay and benefits.
Benefits
Global Impact
Work with a team of over 2,000 innovative professionals across 26 offices worldwide
Career Growth
Accelerated learning opportunities and true ownership in a fast-growing fintech valued at US$8 billion
Equal Opportunity
Equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
Accommodation Support
Disability and special need accommodation available during the hiring process
Process
Interview steps.
- 01
Application Review
Initial screening of application and resume through official careers portal
- 02
Technical Leadership Assessment
Evaluation of technical expertise in DevOps technologies and team leadership capabilities
- 03
System Design Interview
Assessment of ability to design scalable data infrastructure and self-service platforms
- 04
Cultural Fit Interview
Evaluation of alignment with Airwallex's operating principles and collaborative approach
- 05
Final Interview
Meeting with senior leadership to discuss role expectations and team integration
Full posting
Original listing.
About Airwallex
Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.
Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,000 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.
Attributes We Value
We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role-related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor.
You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end-to-end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next.
About The Team
As the engineering organization matures, the infrastructure teams are the key to Airwallex's ability to build a globally distributed platform, increase engineer productivity and ensure effective use of resources. Our teams work to provide the best possible experience for our developers and customers while providing a safe and secure environment to ensure that our financial solutions are always available.
What You’ll Do
The Data Devops team is tasked with providing our data engineering and analytics teams with the right tools. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the data infrastructure. Additionally, you will create and enhance tooling and platforms to empower the engineering team with improved self-service capabilities.
This role is based in Singapore.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of engineers based in Singapore.
Design and implement a robust and scalable data infrastructure tailored to meet different needs of the engineering team.
Design and develop scalable software applications or systems that provide good self-service capabilities and ensure robust architecture and maintainability.
Conduct comprehensive testing and quality assurance to identify and rectify errors, ensuring the software aligns with quality standards and functions effectively.
Perform ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting for deployed software, implementing updates and enhancements to improve functionality and address evolving needs.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.
Engage in continuous learning to stay abreast of emerging technologies, programming languages, and development methodologies, enhancing the quality and efficiency of software solutions.
Who You Are
Qualifications
6+ years of engineering experience.
Demonstrated expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitOps
Hands-on experience with at least one programming language.
Previous experience in leading and mentoring a team of engineers.
Bachelor degree or above in computer science or engineering related majors.
Bonus if you have Data streaming engineering experience. Prior experience working with data streaming platforms such as Kafka,Flink or Spark.
Applicant Safety Policy: Fraud and Third-Party Recruiters
To protect you from recruitment scams, please be aware that Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers (i.e. passport), or any form of payment during the application or interview process. All official communication will come from an @airwallex.com email address. Please apply only through careers.airwallex.com or our official LinkedIn page.
Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.
Equal opportunity
Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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