Global Data Platform Manager: Real-Time, Scalable Cloud

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 156,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Singapore is seeking a Data Engineering Manager to lead a core Data Platform team and deliver scalable, real-time data workflows across regions. You will report directly to the Director of Data Analytics and shape architecture for global product and marketing initiatives.

The role demands hands-on leadership, deep cloud data expertise, and strong communication to align technical work with business goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams (3–6+ engineers).
• Excellent communication with both senior ICs and business leaders.
• Experience in high-scale, agile environments (internet tech, OTT, fintech, insurtech).

Responsibilities

• Hands-on leader who understands cloud data architecture and distributed systems.
• Builds robust, automated, cost-efficient data platforms.
• Focuses on engineering efficiency, workflow optimization, and talent architecture.
• Bridge low-level design discussions with infrastructure engineers and high-level business insights.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decisions.

Skills

data engineer manager

leadership

stakeholder management

distributed systems

apache kafka

apache airflow

dbt

golang

aws

kubernetes

terraform

python

sql

data architecture

event streaming

Job description

Randstad Singapore is seeking a Data Engineering Manager to lead a core Data Platform team and deliver scalable, real-time data workflows across regions. You will report directly to the Director of Data Analytics and shape architecture for global product and marketing initiatives.

The role demands hands-on leadership, deep cloud data expertise, and strong communication to align technical work with business goals.