Position: Data Engineer Lead
Employment: Permanent
Working Location: KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur (Onsite)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex solutions involving Data Analytics, Data Warehouse, Data Lake, and Big Data
- Design and govern robust data models (Conceptual, Logical, and Physical) to ensure data integrity, optimal performance, and scalability for analytics
- Manage, mentor, and guide the technical team, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to translate high-level business requirements into technical specifications and strategic roadmaps
- Oversee project execution, managing resources, timelines, and deliverables across the full software development lifecycle
- Define and enforce data governance frameworks, coding standards, and modeling best practices across the organization
- Manage client expectations and serve as the point of escalation for critical technical issues
- Drive R&D /upskilling initiatives to keep the team updated on emerging technologies and data engineering trends
Qualifications & Requirements
- Candidates must possess at minimum a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Data Analytics /Data Warehouse /Data Lake /Big Data, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management capacity
- Expert-level proficiency in Data Modelling theories and techniques (e.g., Dimensional Modelling /Kimball, Star & Snowflake schemas, Data Vault, and 3NF)
- Strong experience in performance tuning and optimizing data models for specific database engines
- Hands-on experience delivering enterprise-scale projects with a strong focus on technical architecture
- Required skills: Expert SQL/Python. Strong proficiency in Java /Scala is highly valued
- Proven ability to manage team dynamics, delegate tasks effectively, and mentor junior engineers
- Experience operating in Linux /Unix environments and containerization (Docker /Kubernetes) is an added advantage
- Deep knowledge of ETL /ELT methodologies, Snowflake or other Cloud Data Platforms (AWS /Azure /Google Cloud). Experience with Data Governance, Data Quality, or Master Data Management is an added advantage
- Strategic mindset with excellent communication skills for client-facing and executive-level interactions