Lead, Data Platform

Sime Darby Property; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an experienced Data Platform Architecture Manager to lead their data platform team. In this critical role, you will manage and build a robust data infrastructure that supports analytics and business intelligence initiatives. Your leadership will ensure the data platform is scalable and meets the organization’s analytical needs. Collaborating with data scientists and analysts, you will implement best practices for data management and governance while staying updated on the latest trends in data technology. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in managing data platforms and teams.
• Strong understanding of data architecture and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and maintenance of the data platform.
• Manage a team of data engineers and platform specialists.
• Implement best practices for data pipeline management.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Warehousing

ETL Processes

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

SQL

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Job Purpose

• An experienced Data Platform Architecture Manager to lead our data platform team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and building our data platform to support analytics and business intelligence initiatives. This role is critical in ensuring that our data infrastructure is robust, scalable, and capable of meeting the organization’s analytical needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the data platform.
• Manage a team of data engineers and platform specialists.
• Ensure the data platform supports the organization’s analytics and business intelligence requirements.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver solutions.
• Implement best practices for data pipeline management, data integration, and data security.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of the data platform.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in data platform management.
• Enforce data governance policies and procedures

Education/ Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Proven experience in managing data platforms and data engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data warehousing, and ETL processes.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Proficiency in SQL and other data manipulation languages.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 4 years relevant Data Platform and People Manager Experience required
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and Cloud services (Azure, AWS and/or GCP)
• Certification in relevant data platform technologies or data management.