Cloud Kinetics Technology Solutions Private Ltd| Full time
Head Data & AnalyticsKuala Lumpur, Malaysia| Posted on 10/21/2024
CountryMalaysia
Job DescriptionPOSITIONHead of Data EngineeringDEPARTMENTDeliveryIMMEDIATE SUPERIORGeneral Manager, Digital FactoryMISSION / PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:The Head of Data Engineering is first and foremost a leader within the department overseeing the activities related to data ingestion, data transformation, data extraction and data operations for internal and external Client needs.The Head of Data Engineering is responsible for setting the department vision and culture and brings technical know-how and operational excellence to the team.The Head of Data Engineering takes responsibility for the accessibility, retrievability, security, quality, retention, and ethical handling of datasets.
As such the Head of Data Engineering designs, implements, and operationalizes data pipelines to achieve those objectives.As CLIENT is currently starting a cloud migration journey, the Head of Data Engineering brings cloud expertise and helps support design and migration activities to transition existing services into the cloud.MAIN TASKS/ RESPONSIBILITIES:DESCRIPTION OF MAIN TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIESThe Head of Data Engineering is a team leader who manages his/her team towards the following activities:Data extraction servicesExecute ad-hoc, monthly and quarterly data extraction services as required by CLIENT internal/external Clients and in accordance with services SLA
Perform QA activities related to Client data services
Execute data analysis to provide insight for internal/external needs
Automate recurrent data related activities
Investigate data to answer customer complaints related to CLIENT services (for example score complaint, credit report complaint etc…)
Data pipeline development and operationalizationDesign data pipelines to ingest data from multiple sources and implement quality processes
Design processes to create data insight, data features and operationalize analytics models
Develop and implement those data pipelines
Operationalize data pipelines for automated and semi-automated execution
Implement reporting of data universe, data quality across the organization
Data platform innovationOwn the Data Platform, suggest, specify, and implement enhancements to the platform
Suggest and implement technology components relevant to the data platform
Support key initiatives including migration of CLIENT data services to the cloud
JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education / CertificationBachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent
Professional ExperienceMinimum 10 years' experience in product/software development
Minimum 5 years' experience working with a data platform
Experience working within the financial industry is a plus
Strong knowledge of data platforms, data pipelines, data related development including platforms such as Hadoop, Spark, Jupyter, cloud native services
Proficient with cloud services and knowledge of data related cloud native services (Azure and/or AWS)
Proficient with tools and programming languages required to implement data pipelines: SQL, Python / Pandas
Proficient with tools required to implement automation and monitoring: Shell scripts, scheduling tools such as AirFlow
Experience with ETL tools such as Talend and/or cloud native services
Experience implementing reporting using a data platform or reporting software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including English
Able to multi-task and prioritize activities efficiently
Understanding of financial industry and related data (CCRIS, SSM, Angkasa, Idaman…) is a plus
Leadership ExperienceExcellent organizational, operational and leadership skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong strategic and business mindset
Intercultural / International ExperienceOutstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr