Senior Data Platform

Maybank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Maybank is seeking a hands-on Data Platform Specialist to stabilize and innovate data platforms and services in a senior-capacity role. You will own technical aspects of the platform and collaborate with application, architecture, and delivery teams to improve customer and business stakeholder experience while ensuring platform scalability.

Core responsibilities include support of platform service squads, modernization, monitoring, capacity planning, and end-to-end management of Big Data and

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years in Infra Operations leadership.
• 8+ years with Hadoop and Spark.
• Experience with ITIL and IT service operations.
• Proven track record in service improvements and outsourcing environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure operations teams and drive platform strategy.
• Stabilize and modernize data platforms and services.
• Oversight of capacity planning, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with application, architecture, and delivery teams.
• Define KPIs, roadmaps, and security controls including UAM and PII.
• Mentor team members and manage resource capabilities.

Skills

Self-driven

Strong communication

People management

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Ability to explain technical concepts

Work under pressure

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

Teradata (Vantage)

Oracle

Data Visualization tools

ITIL

Job description

• Hands-on Data Platform Specialist responsible for stabilizing and innovating data platforms and services.
• Improve customer and business stakeholder experience while ensuring platform scalability.
• Own technical aspects of the platform and work closely with application, architecture, and delivery teams.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Support Infrastructure & Database Administration platform service squads.
• Drive modernization, proactive monitoring, maintenance, support, and capacity planning of IT core infrastructure.
• Manage multiple Big Data and Database platforms, orchestration tools, and runtimes end-to-end.
• Mentor and develop team members to ensure sustainable resource capabilities.
• Define and monitor KPIs and metrics for platform and team performance.
• Develop platform roadmap and strategy covering:Teradata (Vantage)
• Oracle
• Object Storage solutions
• Ensure platform security, including:Data at rest and in transit protection
• User Access Management (UAM)
• PII controls
• Deliver technology/product roadmap with strong quality standards and SLA adherence.

Platform Management

• Ensure infrastructure services remain aligned with evolving business needs and future technologies.
• Collaborate with internal technology teams and vendors on platform strategy, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Manage platform maintenance, performance tuning, and storage optimization.
• Implement effective software configuration management practices to support DevOps adoption.
• Oversee inventory management across all platform environments to optimize resource utilization.

Core Competencies

• Self-driven and adaptable.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective planning, organization, and time management skills.
• People management and performance management experience.
• Passion for technology and ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Requirements

• Knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks and IT service operations.
• Understanding of information security best practices.
• ITIL knowledge.
• 10+ years managing Infrastructure Operations teams.
• 8+ years' experience in:
• Hadoop
• Spark
• Proven track record in service improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing business demands.
• Experience working in outsourced delivery environments.
• Understanding of internal and external customer needs.
• Experience with:
• Hadoop
• Data Visualization tools
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Office administration and organizational skills.
• Good self-management and prioritization skills.