Database Architect

Billennium; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (including family)

Health screening allowance

Optical coverage reimbursement

Additional 2 days of annual leave per

Job summary

Billennium in Kuala Lumpur seeks a seasoned Database Architect to lead a data transformation initiative. You will define enterprise data architecture, drive migration from IBM DB2 to AWS-based PostgreSQL, and ensure performance, security, and governance across platforms.

The role requires 10+ years in data engineering with 3+ in architecture, strong skills in relational databases, and experience in the insurance domain. Health insurance and enhanced leave benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, with at least 3 years in a Data Architect role.
• Hands-on expertise in relational databases (IBM DB2, PostgreSQL preferred).
• Proven track record in large-scale data migration projects, especially to AWS.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, database design, and performance tuning.
• Experience with AWS data services: RDS, Aurora, DMS; Redshift is a plus.
• Experience in insurance or financial services domain is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders.
• 15% EPF employer contribution for local candidates.
• Health insurance coverage (including spouse and children).
• Health screening allowance.
• Integration activities.
• Optical coverage reimbursement.
• Additional 2 days of annual leave upon completion every 1 year in Billennium.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive end-to-end data architecture strategy for enterprise systems.
• Lead database migration from IBM DB2 to AWS (PostgreSQL), including planning, design, and execution.
• Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned with business needs.
• Ensure data consistency, integrity, security, and governance across platforms.
• Optimize database performance and scalability in AWS environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data engineers, developers, business stakeholders).
• Establish architecture standards, best practices, and frameworks.
• Perform impact analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation planning for migration activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams.

Skills

Relational databases

Data migration

Data architecture

Data modeling

Tools

AWS (RDS/Aurora/DMS)

Redshift (optional)

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Database Architect with a strong background in relational databases to lead a strategic data transformation initiative within the insurance domain. This role will drive the migration of legacy systems from on-perm and IBM DB2 to AWS-based platforms, particularly PostgreSQL, ensuring high performance, scalability, and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive end-to-end data architecture strategy for enterprise systems
• Lead database migration from IBM DB2 to AWS (PostgreSQL), including planning, design, and execution
• Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned with business needs
• Ensure data consistency, integrity, security, and governance across platforms
• Optimize database performance and scalability in AWS environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data engineers, developers, business stakeholders)
• Establish architecture standards, best practices, and frameworks
• Perform impact analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation planning for migration activities
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, with at least 3 years in a Data Architect role
• Strong hands-on expertise in relational databases (IBM DB2, PostgreSQL preferred)
• Proven track record in large-scale data migration projects, especially to AWS
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, database design, and performance tuning
• Hands-on experience with AWS data services (RDS, Aurora, DMS; Redshift is a plus)
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data integration
• Experience in the insurance or financial services domain is highly preferred
• Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security frameworks
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders
• 15% EPF employer contribution for local candidates
• Health insurance coverage (including spouse and children)
• Health screening allowance
• Integration activities
• Optical coverage reimbursement
• Additional 2 days of annual leave upon completion every 1 year in Billennium