Data Platform Engineer II, (Knowledge Platform & AI Enablement) at Airwallex

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Payments, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience as a data engineer
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/CE/CIS (or equivalent experience)
  • Knowledge of Kotlin / Java / Scala / Python / SQL
  • Knowledge of Kafka, Data Lake, Spark, Flink, DBT, Spring Boot, Hadoop, BigQuery, and Snowflake is preferred
  • Ability to work with senior/leader data platform engineers to design, build, and operate distributed systems and establish overarching data architecture
  • Strong working knowledge of Real-time/Batch processing systems
  • Experience with working data at PB scale

Responsibilities

  • Design, build and maintain scalable and reliable batch and stream data pipelines for internal analytics and operational use cases
  • Participate in building data ingestion frameworks connecting internal systems with the centralized data platform using tools like Kafka, Flink, or Spark
  • Collaborate with senior engineers to define and maintain internal data engineering tools, standards, and practices
  • Contribute to automation and reliability improvements that reduce data latency and improve platform scalability
  • Assist with integration of external (third-party) data sources and handle data quality and consistency concerns
  • Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and BI teams to translate business requirements into engineering solutions

Skills

Data Pipelines
Batch Processing
Stream Processing
Data Storage
Data Processing
Lake House
Data Engineering
Scalable Systems

Airwallex

Cross-border payment solutions for businesses

About Airwallex

Airwallex provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small to medium-sized enterprises and large corporations. The company offers a range of financial services such as multi-currency accounts, international money transfers, foreign exchange services, and payment gateway solutions. These services are designed to facilitate efficient and cost-effective international transactions. Airwallex uses advanced technology to ensure that these transactions are fast and secure. Unlike many competitors, Airwallex focuses on building financial infrastructure that supports the digital economy, allowing businesses to operate seamlessly across borders. The company's goal is to simplify global payments and make them accessible to businesses worldwide.

Eastern District, Hong KongHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$877.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Employee Equity Programs

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups could erode Airwallex's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in Asia-Pacific, especially China, may impact Airwallex's operations.
Volatility in foreign exchange rates poses a risk to Airwallex's revenue streams.

Differentiation

Airwallex offers a comprehensive suite of cross-border payment solutions for businesses.
The company integrates financial services into platforms, enhancing customer experience and efficiency.
Airwallex's global presence with ten international offices supports its expansive service offerings.

Upsides

Airwallex reported an 83% revenue increase in APAC, showcasing strong regional growth.
The partnership with Carwow enhances Airwallex's visibility and operational efficiency in the UK.
Airwallex's expansion in EMEA with new offices boosts its international market presence.

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