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Head of Data Engineering

Job description

The Head of Data Engineering leads the department, overseeing data ingestion, transformation, extraction, and operations to meet client needs. This role involves setting the department's vision and culture, ensuring technical excellence, and maintaining the accessibility, security, quality, and ethical handling of datasets

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Perform ad-hoc, monthly, and quarterly data extractions, quality assurance, and data analysis to meet client needs and automate recurring tasks.
  • Address customer complaints related to data services, such as score or credit report issues.
  • Develop data pipelines from multiple sources, ensuring quality, and operationalize for automated execution and reporting.
  • Own and improve the data platform, recommend and implement new technologies, and support the migration of data services to the cloud


Candidate Profile:

  • Bachelor in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or other relevant fields.
  • Minimum with 8-10 years of experience in data domain, preferably from financial industry background.
  • Experienced in leading a team with strong stakeholder management, operational and leadership skills
  • Expertise in Hadoop, Spark, SQL, Python, cloud services (Azure/AWS), and ETL tools.


How to Apply?

To apply, please click "APPLY NOW" or email Jayden Gan at Jayden.Gan@ambition.com.my. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)

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