Data Engineer

Kinesso; Selangor; Remote; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven performance marketing agency in Malaysia seeks a motivated Data Engineer. The role involves developing scalable data solutions, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of AWS and data frameworks. Offering a flexible work culture based on trust and autonomy.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Culture based on trust and freedom

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience with AWS cloud ecosystem.
• 3+ years of experience with any MPP database technology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discussions and provide insights about processes.
• Mentor trainee engineers, guiding them through tasks.
• Collaborate across teams within the project.

Skills

AWS cloud ecosystem

Data processing frameworks

Time management

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS Redshift

DataDog

Tableau

AWS QuickSight

Job description

KINESSO is currently seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Data Engineer to fill an immediate need. This individual will work with the technical team and internal clients to understand and analyze requirements to build and support data initiatives. The candidate will have experience designing and developing highly scalable data solutions with a strong understanding of the Data Engineering operating environments. This role requires an individual who has a passion for technology and media and is looking to apply this to further their experience in real-world business scenarios.

Key Responsibilities

• Active participation in discussions and provides insights about processes and solutions.
• Responsible for intermediate tasks related to core practice, ensuring effective and timely completion.
• Identifying areas for improvement in processes and helping to adapt processes.
• Develop and manage team documentation and conduct peer reviews as scoped.
• Follow compliance guidelines and standards, identify potential problems, and propose solutions.
• Collaborate across teams within the project, understanding and integrating feedback from different stakeholders.
• Mentor trainee engineers, guiding them through tasks and helping them understand core concepts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science
• 3-5 years of progressive software engineering experience
• 3+ years of experience with AWS cloud ecosystem
• 3+ years of experience with any MPP database technology
• 1+ years of experience with big data processing frameworks
• Experience with agile methodologies is highly desirable
• Experience in the modern data stack is highly desirable:
• Warehouse/Lakehouse: Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Redshift
• Observability/Analytics: DataDog, Tableau, AWS QuickSight
• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts
• Skilled in time management and meeting timelines
• Strong teamwork, contributing effectively to team goals
• Effective communicator, skilled at influencing team discussions
• Basic understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance standards
• Able to stay ahead of the curve with new and emerging technologies
• Experience in ad tech is a strong plus

Personal Attributes

• Proficient in English as a first language – both verbal & written
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with non-technical users.
• The ability to consistently deliver solid, successful solutions in short development cycles.
• A strong spirit of innovation, self-starter, independent, and with the ability to come up with solutions to meet business problems.
• Result driven, high enthusiasm and can work well with others.
• Strong desire to learn new things and pass knowledge acquired onto others.
• Able to manage own hours and work with a remote team environment.

About KINESSO

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to- end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com.

Why Join Us?

We offer a culture based on trust, freedom & ownership. Employees can manage their own time with flexible hours. We focus on productivity, ability & attitude as primary factors of success in our organization.