Manager Data Architect

New Era Technology; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 313,000 - 471,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Malaysia is seeking a Manager – Data Architect to design and lead scalable data platforms. This role involves technical leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and guiding data engineering standards. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in data engineering, with a strong background in data architectures. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence while enjoying competitive benefits and a culturally rich environment.

Benefits

Continuous training

Competitive benefits

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering / Data Platform roles.
• 3+ years in a lead or managerial role.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise data architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise-scale data and application architectures.
• Build and optimize real-time and batch data platforms for analytics and BI.
• Define data engineering standards, best practices, and governance.

Skills

Kafka

Python

Java/J2EE

.NET (C#)

REST APIs

API management tools (Kong, MuleSoft)

Data security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

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Join New Era Technology, where People Firstis at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 4,500 professionals, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you’ll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Driven by values like Community, Integrity, Agility, and Commitment, we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Manager – Data Architectto design, build, and lead scalable enterprise data platforms. This role combines hands-on architecture, technical leadership, and stakeholder collaborationto enable analytics, BI, and real-time data use cases across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain enterprise-scale data and application architectures
• Build and optimize real-time and batch data platforms for analytics and BI
• Define data engineering standards, best practices, and governance
• Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives for new tools and technologies
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and data teams
• Guide and mentor data engineers; provide technical leadership
• Ensure documentation, security, performance, and cost optimization

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 8+ yearsof experience in Data Engineering / Data Platform roles
• 3+ yearsin a lead or managerial role
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise data architectures
• Strong background in data warehouse modeling and BI/Analytics
• Experience in Insurance or Financial Services (BFSI) is highly preferred

Technical Skills:

• Real-time streaming:Kafka / Confluent Cloud
• Programming:Python, Java/J2EE, and/or .NET (C#)
• APIs:REST APIs, Swagger, Postman; API management tools (Kong, MuleSoft)
• Knowledge of data security best practices

Why Join?

• Be part of a forward-thinking organization driving digital transformation.
• Work in a high-performing, collaborative environment at a prestigious location in Kuala Lumpur.
• Engage with modern database technologies and cloud infrastructure

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