SAS ETL Lead

Thakral One; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced SAS ETL Lead in Kuala Lumpur to design and manage data integration solutions. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of experience, with at least 3 years in SAS DI Studio, and proficiency in Oracle and SQL Server. Responsibilities include leading ETL processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring data quality. This role demands strong leadership and analytical skills. Position is contract-based for 12 months.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in ETL development.
• At least 3 years of experience in SAS DI Studio.
• Strong knowledge of ETL methodologies and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and maintenance of ETL processes using SAS DI Studio.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Integrate data from multiple sources into enterprise data warehouses.
• Optimize ETL workflows for performance and reliability.
• Ensure data quality and compliance with standards.

Skills

ETL development

SAS DI Studio

SQL proficiency

Data warehousing concepts

Performance tuning

Leadership abilities

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

We are seeking an experienced SAS ETL Lead to design, develop, and manage enterprise data integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SAS DI Studio and hands‑on experience working with Oracle, SQL Server, or other relational databases. This role requires both technical proficiency and leadership skills to guide a team of ETL developers and ensure high‑quality data delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of ETL processes using SAS DI Studio.
• Collaborate with business analysts, data architects, and stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Integrate data from multiple sources including Oracle, SQL Server, and other databases into enterprise data warehouses.
• Optimize ETL workflows for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior ETL developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve ETL issues, ensuring timely delivery of data pipelines.
• Document ETL processes, standards, and best practices.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to support reporting, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in ETL development, with at least 3 years in SAS DI Studio.
• Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL methodologies, and data Modeling.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle, SQL Server, or other relational databases.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Experience in performance tuning of ETL jobs and database queries.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Other Relevant Information

• Location: Malaysia
• Job Type: Contract, 12 months

About us

Thakral One is a consulting and technology services company headquartered in Singapore, with a pan‑Asian presence. We focus primarily around technology‑driven consulting, adoption of value‑added bespoke solutions, enabling enhanced decision support through data analytics, and embracing possibilities in the cloud. We are heavily inclined towards building capabilities collaboratively with clients and believe strongly in improving grounded and practical outcomes. This approach is possible through our partnership with leading global technology providers and internal R&D teams. Our clients come from Financial Services, Banking, Telco, Government, Healthcare, and Consumer‑oriented organisations.