Devops Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in DevOps practices and infrastructure management — with 5+ years of experience in building and maintaining scalable systems. Your expertise in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, allows you to design robust solutions that support our global operations. You are proficient in containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes, enabling you to streamline deployment processes and improve system reliability.

You possess a collaborative mindset and enjoy working with cross-functional teams — your ability to communicate effectively with engineers and product managers ensures that infrastructure needs are met while aligning with business goals. You are detail-oriented and have a knack for problem-solving, which helps you tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Your experience with automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform allows you to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, enhancing the efficiency and consistency of our deployments. You are committed to continuous improvement and are always looking for ways to optimize processes and reduce operational overhead.

What you'll do

As the Lead DevOps Engineer at Airwallex, you will be responsible for overseeing the infrastructure team and ensuring the reliability of our systems. You will design and implement CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes, allowing for faster and more efficient releases. Your role will involve collaborating with software engineers to define infrastructure requirements and ensure that our systems are scalable and secure.

You will lead initiatives to enhance our monitoring and alerting systems, using tools like Grafana and Prometheus to gain insights into system performance and proactively address issues. Your expertise in cloud architecture will be crucial as you work to optimize our AWS infrastructure, ensuring that it meets the demands of our growing user base.

In addition to technical responsibilities, you will mentor junior team members, sharing your knowledge and best practices to foster a culture of learning and growth within the team. You will also participate in strategic planning sessions, contributing your insights on infrastructure needs and future technology investments.

What we offer

At Airwallex, we offer a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact on our global payments platform. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in building the future of financial technology.