What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Kubernetes) position at OKX?
Who We AreAt 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.About the Team Cloud Infrastructure Engineering is a critical engineering discipline and a job function in the company. Its charter is to build tools and infrastructure that promote early detection of production failures, leading to a stellar customer experience. Our work is to drive safety, health, and uptime of our platform, and the ability to remedy unforeseen problems. By removing some of the complex burdens on how to scale and maintain uptime in distributed systems, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer allows development teams to focus on feature development instead of the nuances of achieving and maintaining service level commitments.About the OpportunityWe’re looking for a creative and driven individual that can spearhead our effort to push “outside the box” infrastructure implementations, focusing on Kubernetes and container technologies, that will have a tremendous impact on our platform’s stability and scalability.What You’ll Be DoingMaintain and configure AWS and Alibaba Cloud products and servicesInvestigate new Kubernetes features and provide guidance and suggestions for current systemsMaintain service access, cost optimization, etc. for each Kubernetes environmentPrepare relevant documentation for Kubernetes operation, maintenance, and specificationsArchitect, deploy, and manage Kubernetes environments to ensure high availability, scalability, and securityMonitor and optimize the performance of containerized applications and Kubernetes clustersDevelop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or HelmCollaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of new featuresWhat We Look For In YouBachelors degree or above, major in Computer Science or relevant domains, with over 6 years of experience in DevOps, SRE or related positionsFamiliar with the Linux operating system, TCP / IP network protocol, and other basic computer knowledgeRelevant developer experience and familiarity with at least one scripting language (Shell / Python / Go)Proficient in Kubernetes (k8s) administration, including deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applicationsFamiliar with the management, scheduling, operation, safety, and other features of Kubernetes productsFamiliar with Kubernetes extensions such as Operator / CRD / CSI / CNI / CRI, and have relevant operation and maintenance or development experienceStrong engineering skills with proficiency in at least one operation and maintenance or infrastructure sub-area, public cloud networking, SRE, DevOps, or cloud-native applicationFamiliar with the content and processes of operation and maintenance work, drive processes, and grasp the overall concept of the systemSolid Linux platform operation and maintenance and debugging capabilities, proficient in troubleshooting, configuration tuning, and performance analysisExperience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, specifically with Kubernetes services like EKS, GKE, or AKSExperience in monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for Kubernetes environmentsNice to HaveBilingual in English and MandarinFamiliar with the operation and maintenance management of Alibaba Cloud, Google Cloud, Microsoft Cloud, and other cloud providersPerks & BenefitsCompetitive total compensation packageL&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and developmentVarious team building programs and company eventsOKX StatementThe base salary range for this position is $240,000 to $280,000. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via OKX internal or external careers site.OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Salary : $240,000 - $280,000
