Focal Consulting
Data Engineer
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
MYR 96,000 – MYR 180,000 / year
Location:
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
26 August 2026
What they need
Role Summary
Design, build, and scale a modern AWS data platform and robust data ingestion pipelines.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Pipeline Architecture & Development: Design and implement scalable real-time and batch data ingestion pipelines using CDC approaches, PySpark, and SQLMesh or DBT.
- AWS Platform Management: Build and manage AWS data platform components (S3, RDS) and implement orchestration and scheduling tools like Airflow or Dagster.
- Data Modeling & Warehousing: Develop structured data lake layers (raw/staged/curated) and optimize storage formats and query performance.
- Quality & Reliability: Implement robust data validation processes, monitor pipeline health, and systematically troubleshoot production issues.
- Continuous Improvement: Evaluate new technologies through POCs to enhance system architecture, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–5+ years of proven experience in Data Engineering or related roles.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, PySpark, transformation tools (SQLMesh, DBT), AWS data pipelines, CDC concepts (Debezium/Kafka), and AWS RDS.
- Core Knowledge: Deep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, warehousing concepts, and distributed systems fundamentals.
- Preferred Skills: Familiarity with the Kafka ecosystem, orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster), open table formats (Iceberg, Delta Lake), Docker & Kubernetes, S3/MinIO, and ClickHouse.
- Candidate Profile: Ownership-driven with a strong engineering mindset, highly independent, and capable of balancing fast delivery with scalable system design.
Benefits
- 13-Month Salary: Guaranteed additional month of base salary.
- Yearly Performance Bonus: Rewarded annually based on individual and company achievements.
- Monthly Transport Allowance: Financial support to cover daily commuting expenses.
- Monthly Rental Subsidies: Monthly allowance provided to support your housing and accommodation needs.
How to Proceed If you are ready to take on this exciting role, please apply by clicking [Apply / Apply Now].
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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