Data Engineering Manager

UST

  • Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
  • Tetap
  • Sepenuh masa
  • 21 hari lepas
Job Description:We are seeking an experienced Data Engineering Manager to lead a team of 10 skilled data engineers. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with business and technology stakeholders across multiple regions in APAC, translating business needs into a clear and prioritized delivery backlog. You will be accountable for driving data engineering best practices, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering a high-performance culture within the team.Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10 data engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to engineering best practices.
  • Partner with stakeholders from multiple APAC regions to understand business priorities, gather requirements, and translate them into a well-defined product backlog.
  • Prioritize and manage the backlog to align with strategic business objectives and technical feasibility.
  • Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-performance data pipelines and data models.
  • Ensure data quality, security, and governance standards are met across all projects.
  • Facilitate effective communication between the data engineering team and cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and product managers.
  • Monitor delivery timelines, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and team capabilities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a people management role.
  • Proven track record in managing distributed teams and delivering complex data engineering projects.
  • Strong experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data engineering tools.
  • Solid understanding of data modeling (dimensional and relational), ETL/ELT design, and data warehouse architectures.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging teams across multiple geographies.
  • Ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and deliver results under tight timelines.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and backlog management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, and ADLS Gen2.
  • Knowledge of data governance tools and frameworks.
  • Exposure to APAC market dynamics and cross-cultural collaboration.
Skills:Data Engineering,Data Management,Excellent CommunicationAbout Company:UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.

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