Your new company

Your new company is a major fintech company in Malaysia that aims to build an inclusive, accessible, and efficient payments and financial ecosystem for Malaysia's banking sector. This is a company that re-invested their profits back into their solutions to ensure that the company stays resilient, competitive, and accessible to all.

Your new role

• Responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the organisation's data architecture. This role requires a deep understanding of data management principles, hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient data solutions. You will play a key role in designing, developing and optimising data pipelines, ensuring the efficient and reliable flow of data from source to destination. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in data engineering.
• Data Strategy and Planning: collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and define data architecture standards aligned to the overarching data strategy of PayNet Data.
• Data Modeling and Design: create a visual representation of the structure and organisation of data within a system or database, implementing scalable and robust best practice data models that meet current and future business.
• Database Management: overseeing the selection, implementation, management, optimisation, and troubleshooting of database technologies.
• Data Pipeline Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines to move and transform data from various sources to destination systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ensure the successful implementation of data integration solutions.
• Data Governance and Security: work with the data quality and governance team to establish policies and procedures overseeing data quality, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration and Communication: collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders, to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Leadership and Mentoring: lead and mentor a team of data architects and engineers; provide guidance and foster a culture of continuous learning; drive innovation and stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data architecture.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience (8+ years) as a Data Architect/Engineer, with a track record of successful data architecture design and implementation.
• Expertise in data modelling, database design, and data management technologies (e.g., relational databases, NoSQL, big data platforms).
• Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance principles.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Transportation allowance
• 16% EPF contributions
• 21 days Annual Leave
• Opportunities to gain certifications
• Medical insurance

What you need to do now

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