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Engineering Director - Public Cloud Operations (AWS/Alibaba)
full-time•Singapore

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Singapore

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full-time

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About this role


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 Opportunity






We are currently seeking a Engineering Director to join our Singapore team. You be will responsible for the full lifecycle management of enterprise-level hybrid cloud infrastructure, leading unified orchestration, operations, and cost optimisation of AWS and Alibaba Cloud resources, ensuring high availability, high performance, and compliance.





 

What You’ll Be Doing 





  1. Cloud Platform Architecture & Operations



    1. Plan, deploy, monitor, and maintain AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, EKS, etc.) and Alibaba Cloud services (ECS, OSS, VPC, Function Compute, ACK, etc.).



    2. Design highly available, auto-scaling cloud architectures, optimizing network (e.g., Alibaba Cloud CEN, AWS Direct Connect), storage, and compute resource configurations.





  2. Monitoring & Incident Management



    1. Implement full-stack monitoring and alerting using cloud-native tools (AWS CloudWatch, Alibaba Cloud CloudMonitor) and open-source solutions (Prometheus+Grafana, ELK).



    2. Lead critical incident response, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures (e.g., resource contention, misconfigurations, network latency).





  3. Cost Optimisation & Resource Management



    1. Analyse cloud resource usage, reduce costs via reserved instances, auto-scaling, and storage lifecycle policies (e.g., AWS S3 Intelligent-Tiering, Alibaba Cloud OSS Archive).



    2. Establish resource quota management strategies to prevent waste and overspending.





  4. Security & Compliance



    1. Implement cloud security baselines (security groups, IAM policies, Alibaba Cloud RAM permissions, AWS Security Hub), conduct regular security audits, and remediate vulnerabilities.



    2. Design granular access controls using AWS IAM and Alibaba Cloud RAM, and enforce database auditing (e.g., AWS CloudTrail + Alibaba Cloud DAS).





  5. Cross-Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing



    1. Collaborate with development teams to optimize application architectures and provide cloud-native solutions (Server-less, Microservices).



    2. Document operational procedures (SOP manuals) and lead internal technical training sessions.




  6. Team Management

    1. Lead a regional team of 3 to 5 Engineers to deliver projects across multiple countries.

    2. Responsible for mentoring, supervising and aligning team efforts to meet company-wide objectives.





What We Look For In You 





  1. Technical Skills



    1. Mastery of core services (compute/storage/network/security) on AWS or Alibaba Cloud, with familiarity in the other platform.



    2. Proficient in Linux/Windows system operations and automation tools (Shell/Python/Ansible).



    3. Hands-on experience with containerized operations (Kubernetes, ECS/EKS, ACK) and cloud-native technologies (e.g., Service Mesh).





  2. Experience Requirements



    1. 5+ years of operations experience, with at least 3 years focused on public cloud (AWS/Alibaba Cloud) environments managing 100+ instances.



    2. Experience in building cloud platforms from scratch, hybrid cloud architecture design, or large-scale migration projects (e.g., IDC-to-cloud) is preferred.





  3. Team Management



    1. Excellent team management and communication skills to lead and collaborate with operations, development, testing, and security teams.





  4. Certifications & Education



    1. AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or Alibaba Cloud ACP/ACE certifications are preferred.



    2. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related fields.






Preferred Skills





  • Familiarity with multi-cloud management platforms (AWS, Alibaba Cloud, Azure) or FinOps cost optimisation methodologies.



  • Experience in cloud security practices, including Web Application Firewall (WAF) and DDoS protection (Alibaba Cloud Anti-DDoS Premium, AWS Shield).



  • Exposure to big data/AI operations (e.g., Alibaba Cloud MaxCompute, AWS EMR).



  • Team leadership experience is preferred.




 Perks & Benefits 




  • Competitive total compensation package



  • 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 



  • More that we love to tell you along the process!



Notice:

All official OKX vacancies are published on this website. While roles may appear on selected third-party platforms from time to time, information on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated. If in doubt, please apply directly through our official careers website.


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Other facts

Tech stack
AWS,Alibaba Cloud,Cloud Architecture,Incident Management,Cost Optimization,Security,Compliance,Team Management,Linux,Windows,Automation Tools,Containerized Operations,Cloud-Native Technologies,Communication Skills,Root Cause Analysis,Monitoring,Documentation

About OKX

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom.

OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps).

OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE.

We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features.

We believe in good sportmanship and the pursuit to be better. You may see our OKX logo neatly fitted on the McLaren F1 cars, Manchester City FC team shirts, or at the Tribeca Film Festival celebrating artists and creators. Wherever you may find us, you will notice our pursuit of making our world more efficient, transparent, and connected.

To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: www.okx.com

UK users follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okxuk/

Learn more about working at OKG, the business group developing OKX, our Digital Assets Exchange, our Web3 portal and blockchain ecosystems: bit.ly/WorkingatOKG

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Technology, Information and Internet

What you'll do

  • The Engineering Director will manage the full lifecycle of hybrid cloud infrastructure, focusing on AWS and Alibaba Cloud resources. Responsibilities include ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance while leading a regional team.

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