Data Engineer II

AirAsia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AirAsia in Kuala Lumpur is seeking innovative individuals to join their data team. You will ensure data integrity, improve processes through automation, and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a BS/MS/PhD in a relevant field and experience with data ETL, SQL, and various data management tools.

Join a leading low-cost airline and be part of shaping the future of air travel. Embrace new technologies and help drive better decisions and growth for AirAsia, which operates across 24 countries.

Qualifications

• Up to 3+ years relevant experience beyond first degree.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change.
• Good working knowledge of productivity tools like G Suite, Git, Jira.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data integrity and quality.
• Improve internal processes through automation and optimisation.
• Support cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Data ETL knowledge

SQL experience

NoSQL databases

Pipeline management tools experience

Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform

Containerization and orchestration tools

Productivity tools (G Suite, Git, Jira)

Distributed computing principles

Education

BS/MS/PhD in IT, Mathematics, Science or Engineering

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to take off and be part of the Allstar employee? Whether you’re applying for a developer, customer happiness or crew, at AirAsia we act as One AirAsia. If you are hungry to make a difference with one of the most well known low-cost airlines and to work in the dynamic technology hub, this is the job for you. AirAsia.com’s data team drives conversion, personalisation, and revenue growth across flights and other lines of business. We are looking for Allstars to join an innovative and dynamic team which works in tandem with product and tech. You will help develop the future models and tools to drive better decisions and growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensures the data integrity and quality.
• Improve internal processes through automation, optimisation, and re‑design.
• Support and work with cross‑functional and multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.
• Leverage data visualisation tools and techniques to maximise impact and value of data.
• Manage external technical communication with partners and vendors.
• Contribute to improving data governance policies.
• Keep current with technical and industry developments.

About You:

• BS/MS/PhD in IT, Mathematics, Science or Engineering discipline
• Up to 3+ years relevant experience beyond first degree
• Familiar with data ETL from a wide variety of data sources.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with pipeline and workflow management tools.
• Experience with various messaging and stream processing.
• Experience with object‑oriented/object function scripting languages.
• Familiar with containerisation and orchestration tools.
• Familiar with Google Cloud Platform and its tools and services.
• Ability to work under pressure and change, and balance among speed, reliability, interpretability.
• Good working knowledge of productivity tools such as G Suite, Git, Jira, Confluence.
• Experience with code versioning, code review and documentation.
• Proficient understanding of distributed computing principles.
• Able to select and integrate big data tools and frameworks.
• Familiar or prone to adopt design thinking methods.
• Openness to experimenting with new techniques and new ways of working.

AirAsia Berhad

Asia’s leading airline was established with the dream of making flying possible for everyone. Since 2001, AirAsia has swiftly broken travel norms around the globe and has risen to become the world’s best. Driven by the Dare to Dream spirit, we pride ourselves in being the region’s largest low-cost carrier, serving 24 countries and over 130 destinations. We're not confined by walls, except when we need to answer the call of nature, so all departments mingle every day. As we embrace new technology to become a digital airline, services like BIG Duty Free, BIG Pay, BIG Loyalty, Touristly, ROKKI and Xcite Inflight Entertainment will be an exciting evolution, placing us ahead of the game. Are you in? AirAsia is set to take low-cost flying to an all new high with our belief, "Now Everyone Can Fly".