Data Analyst/Data Engineer (Junior/Senior)

UPGROWTH HR SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UpGrowth HR SDN. BHD. is a dynamic company seeking a Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines, establish centralized data storage, and collaborate with analysts to translate reporting needs into scalable data models.

You will work in a fast-paced environment across multiple business units, ensure data quality, and refactor Python/Jupyter workflows into production-ready code. Proficiency in Chinese and English, strong SQL and Python skills, and cloud or data warehousing exposure are

Qualifications

• Proficient in Chinese and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, PySpark, or similar libraries for data processing).
• Solid understanding of SQL and experience with relational databases.
• Hands-on experience designing or maintaining ETL pipelines and workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect, Luigi).
• Good grasp of data modeling, schema design, and data governance principles.
• Experience handling large datasets and optimizing data performance.
• Comfortable working in environments with minimal existing infrastructure and building systems from scratch.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for automated data ingestion, transformation, and validation.
• Establish a centralized data storage system, starting with lightweight solutions and scaling toward cloud-based infrastructure.
• Collaborate with analysts and business teams to translate reporting needs into scalable, reusable data models.
• Implement data quality checks, logging, and monitoring to ensure reliability and transparency of data flows.
• Refactor existing Python/Jupyter workflows into structured, production-ready codebases.
• Evaluate and recommend tools for data warehousing, orchestration, and cloud migration.
• Define and promote best practices in version control, documentation, and reproducibility.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

ETL pipelines

Airflow/Orchestration

Tools

Airflow

Prefect

Luigi

Docker

Job description

Extract, clean, and analyze data using SQL and Python to support performance monitoring and KPI tracking.

Conduct ad-hoc analyses to investigate behavioral trends and performance changes.

Translate complex analytical findings into clear, business-relevant insights for stakeholders.

Take ownership of assigned analytical areas, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.

Work in a fast-paced operational environment, supporting multiple business units.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Proficiency in SQL and Python for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.

Strong analytical and logical thinking to interpret complex data and link insights to business outcomes.

Comfortable working with incomplete or evolving datasets.

Ability to communicate technical insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Experience in data mining and behavioral analysis.

Familiarity with automation or optimization of recurring reports and data pipelines.

Knowledge of data validation and version control practices.

Exposure to AWS-based data platforms or pipelines (cloud storage, workflow orchestration, analytics services).

Proactive mindset to recommend process improvements beyond assigned tasks

DATA ENGINEER

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for automated data ingestion, transformation, and validation.
• Establish a centralized data storage system, starting with lightweight solutions and scaling toward cloud-based infrastructure.
• Collaborate with analysts and business teams to translate reporting needs into scalable, reusable data models.
• Implement data quality checks, logging, and monitoring to ensure reliability and transparency of data flows.
• Refactor existing Python/Jupyter workflows into structured, production-ready codebases.
• Evaluate and recommend tools for data warehousing, orchestration, and cloud migration.
• Define and promote best practices in version control, documentation, and reproducibility.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Chinese and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, PySpark, or similar libraries for data processing).
• Solid understanding of SQL and experience with relational databases.
• Hands-on experience designing or maintaining ETL pipelines and workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect, Luigi).
• Good grasp of data modeling, schema design, and data governance principles.
• Experience handling large datasets and optimizing data performance.
• Comfortable working in environments with minimal existing infrastructure and building systems from scratch.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and cloud-native data services.
• Knowledge of data warehousing technologies (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or Databricks).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or containerized workflows.
• Exposure to business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

WHY JOIN US

• Opportunity to build a data foundation from scratch and influence technology choices.
• Hands‑on ownership in designing data pipelines and architecture.
• Collaborative and growing team with strong support for innovation.
• Chance to shape the company’s long‑term data strategy and scale analytics capabilities.

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UpGrowth is a leading BPO provider specializing in HR Outsourcing, Telemarketing, and Customer Experience services. We help SMEs scale efficiently by leveraging technology and human expertise to streamline operations, enhance customer engagement, and drive growth.

With a strong presence in Southeast Asia, we support businesses in fintech, gaming, F&B, hospitality, digital marketing, and more.

Our people‑first culture, competitive benefits, and commitment to innovation make us a trusted partner for companies seeking agility and scalability.

Your Success is Our Mission

UpGrowth is a leading BPO provider specializing in HR Outsourcing, Telemarketing, and Customer Experience services. We help SMEs scale efficiently by leveraging technology and human expertise to streamline operations, enhance customer engagement, and drive growth.

With a strong presence in Southeast Asia, we support businesses in fintech, gaming, F&B, hospitality, digital marketing, and more.

Our people‑first culture, competitive benefits, and commitment to innovation make us a trusted partner for companies seeking agility and scalability.