75 Data Architect jobs in Malaysia

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Data Architects drive change that creates business opportunity through data driven insights. Architects shape and translate Business strategy to data products and needs into realisable, sustainable technology solutions. Architects take end-to-end solution delivery ownership from idea to benefits delivery.

Managing Data Architect - Design, deliver and manage complete data architecture solutions. Demonstrate leadership of topics in the architect community and show a passion for technology and business acumen. Work as a stream lead at CIO/CTO level for an internal or external client. Lead Capgemini operations relating to market development and/or service delivery excellence. Are seen as a role model in their (local) community. Certification: preferably Capgemini Architects certification level 2 or above, relevant data architecture certifications, IAF and/or industry certifications such as TOGAF 9 or equivalent.

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Posted on 23 Jun 2025

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Responsibilities of the Role

• Subject matter expertise in technologies (TD, HD, BDA, R, Python) and Data Management
• Understand and deliver data modeling requirements – physical and logical data modeling
• Drive data quality enhancements at scale to solve business problems in a prioritized manner
• Build and support data flow integration between different products increasing the capabilities of our product and expanding its use across the firm
• Ability to understand and deliver client requirements end to end for reference data and data lake aligned use cases
• Ensure proper risk management process is adhered too, to mitigate risk exposure for the firm

Hard Skills / Requirements

Technology Infrastructure (HW, SW & Applications hosted) Expertise

• Ability to understand in depth how technology products are delivered as per requirement

Strong Data Architecture experience

• Advanced understanding of reference data, data lake, and other information system solutions
• Experience integrated multiple systems together to create an intelligent and resilient information system solution
• Ability to use industry standard tools to create logical and physical data models for technology infrastructure and reference data

Information System Design

• Experience delivering or supporting information systems using extract, translate, load (ETL) and publishing methods
• Understanding the right technical solution to represent the data appropriately to meet the client requirement
• Experience with performance tuning of information systems (e.g. streamlining ETLs to run faster)

Data Quality Experience

• Understanding the core concepts of data quality–how to measure improve
• Understanding what data quality issues pose the greatest risks to the Maybank operations and raising those to governance effectively

Functional Skills:

Must Have (Experience in any of the areas):

• Data Mining. Data modelling, Data Standards
• Data Lineage, Masking, Encrypt/Decrypt
• Data Quality Score Cards, Data Management, Data Governance
• Dashboards, Visualization Scorecards, Sharepoint

Good to have (Experience in any of the areas):

• Data Warehousing (5 years)
• Big Data (4 years)
• Master Data Management, Reference Data Management (4 years)
• Worked as SI/Sa in Financial domain (6 years)

Technical Skills:

Must Have (Certified in anyone of the below but should have multiple skillset):

• R, Python
• Teradata
• Hadoop-Cloudera
• ETL/ELT Tools - Trillium, informatica (Any data Modelling or data profiling tools)
• Data Visualization Tools (Oracle DV, Denodo, Clairvoyant, OEDQ, Paxata)
• Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• OS - Scripting (Any OS)

Good to have (Experience in any of the following):

• Pig, MapReduce, Hive, Hbase
• Big Data Integration, Ingestation Framework (4 yeras)
• Data Lab, Data Lake (4 years)
• ITIL, TOGAF (any one)

Job Title
Lead Architect

Reports To
Head, IT Strategy & Architecture

Role Purpose
Lead Team Of Architects To Perform The Following
Create and implement solution Architecture for respective business towers to be used across all business towers.

Create, Maintain and Standardize Enterprise IT Strategy across MAB Group, and ensure Solution Architect align with Enterprise Architecture.

Understand business needs and translate business requirements into IT Solutions that fits the business needs, with alignment to both Enterprise & Solution IT Architecture

Key Accountability
Strategic
Establish IT Architecture for short. mid and long term.

Promote shared infrastructure and solution to reduce costs and improve information flow across organisational and computing silos

Provide strategic advise to enterprise architect, project teams and business units on upcoming trends within the business unit domain by surveying the market landscape for solution insights, direction, vendors, and methods

Operational
Develop and continuously update the IT architecture direction & technology standards based on latest IT industry trends

Engage with Business IT (BIT) & relevant business owners to translate business requirements into an agile, cost effective and working business solution which are aligned to both solution and enterprise architecture.

Participate & provide operational feedback in Technical Evaluation, Design, Change Advisory and Cutover Readiness Review.

Participate & provide strategic feedback to Archietcture Review Board (ARB)

Manage and allocate IT budget along with Head,Technology Architecture

Governance and Policies
Drive compliance to Corporate & IT Governance requirements

Provides feedback to business units to serve a check and balance on vendor proposed solutions which includes review of technical solution in vendor RFPs (e.g. cost, sizing, functionality)

Organisation & People
Collaborate with project managers to help scope the resources and expertise required to implement an IT solution

Provide guidance to the project team during the systems development life cycle to ensure end-delivery of IT solution fits into the higher level enterprise architecture and is cohesive

Undertake any tasks as and when assigned by management

Qualification & Experience

• Degree in IT related with minimum of 8 years working experience in successfully creating & managing IT Solution Architecture across different business lines (i.e. IT, Engineering, finance, operations, human resources etc.)
• Minimum of 3 years in a management position (preferably experienced in a matrix management role).
• Engineering, Network & Computer Science Related TOGAF (The Open Ground Architecture Framework)
• Demonstrated strong track record in enabling the IT organization to define & drive the short, mid and long term business objectives with delivery of a scalable and agile Enterprise Architecture
• Highly prefer knowledge in defining IT Solution Architectures across different business lines in Airlines industry.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of IT processes, and IT service improvement is required
• Good knowledge of general IT architecture is required
• Excellent Communication & Interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of the IT service industry is required

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement enterprise data architecture strategy.
• Define data models, pipelines, and integration frameworks.
• Work with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable data solutions.
• Oversee data governance, quality, and security compliance.
• Optimize data storage and retrieval for large datasets.
• Support advanced analytics, AI/ML, and reporting initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in data architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience in SQL, NoSQL, and cloud data platforms (Azure Synapse, Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery).
• Expertise in ETL/ELT tools and data pipeline frameworks.
• Knowledge of data security and governance standards.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: RM7, RM20,183.18 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kuala Lumpur: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Azure Synapse: 3 years (Required)
• Databricks: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

A leading global organisation is seeking a highly skilled Data Architect to design and implement advanced data and analytics solutions for a dedicated region. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and technical teams to develop scalable architectures that empower data-driven decision-making. You will be at the forefront of technology adoption, evaluating emerging tools and ensuring robust, secure, and high-performing data systems. The position provides an engaging environment where your expertise in cloud platforms, particularly Azure, will be valued, and your leadership will help shape the future of data strategy

What You'll Do
As a Data Architect, you will play a central role in shaping how information flows throughout the organisation. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating with various teams to design robust architectures that enable seamless integration. You will be responsible for ensuring that all solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with both current needs and future growth. Success in this role requires not only deep technical knowledge but also strong interpersonal skills to bridge gaps between business objectives and technical execution.

• Design and implement comprehensive end-to-end data and analytics architectures encompassing integration, storage, processing, and visualisation components.
• Drive the adoption of modern data solutions by championing best practices in analytics across the organisation's regional operations.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend innovative tools to enhance the organisation's data analytics capabilities while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand their business requirements and translate these into clear technical specifications for development teams.
• Create detailed documentation including architectural diagrams, guidelines, and technical specifications to ensure clarity and consistency across projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to both data engineering and analytics teams, fostering a collaborative environment focused on shared success.
• Ensure all data systems are optimised for performance, reliability, scalability, and security by implementing robust frameworks and monitoring protocols.
• Lead the development of secure, scalable data platforms that adhere to best practices in governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Support the integration of real-time data processing technologies as well as machine learning and AI capabilities into existing analytics solutions.

What You Bring
To excel as a Data Architect in this environment you will bring extensive experience architecting sophisticated solutions that address both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic objectives. Your background should include hands-on work with cloud-based infrastructures—especially Microsoft Azure—and a proven ability to select appropriate technologies based on evolving business requirements. You will have demonstrated success collaborating across departments to deliver integrated solutions that are both reliable and secure.

• At least seven years' experience in designing large-scale data architectures or analytics solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud-based platforms with particular proficiency in Azure Data Stack technologies.
• Advanced programming skills in SQL and Python alongside hands-on experience with leading data integration tools used for enterprise-level projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of data governance principles as well as security frameworks necessary for compliance within regulated industries.
• Proven track record using business intelligence tools to deliver actionable insights from complex datasets across multiple domains.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems or related field; additional certifications such in Azure are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with real-time data processing technologies as well as integrating machine learning or artificial intelligence into analytics pipelines is considered advantageous.

What Sets This Company Apart
This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed to support work-life balance without compromising on career progression. The company invests heavily in training programmes that encourage continuous learning—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Whether you're looking for stability or opportunities for innovation, this is an environment where your contributions truly matter.

What's Next
If you are ready to take your career as a Data Architect to new heights within a supportive team environment focused on meaningful impact—this is your chance

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd

Business Registration Number : T

Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Our talented Data & AI Practice is made up of globally recognized experts - and there's room for more analytical and ambitious data professionals. If you're passionate about helping clients make better data-driven decisions to tackle their most complex business issues, let's talk. Take your skills to a new level and launch a career where you can truly do what matters.

Come join us
As an Analytics Architect within our Data & AI Practice, you'll leverage a client-centric approach to translate our client's business strategy into solutions and services that lead to successful, impactful outcomes. You'll engage in solutioning and support on the most strategic opportunities, intervene in high-risk complex deliveries, and contribute to shape the strategic direction around data architecture.

Together We Do What Matters.
Skills and experiences

• Experience working with stakeholders to create technical visions, high-level architectures, and delivery roadmaps for large programs of work that involve platforming/re-platforming Data Solutions within Azure cloud, utilizing tools such as Databricks and Synapse
• Capability in creating design artifacts and presenting them for approval at architectural forums attended by multi-disciplined stakeholders from engineering to senior ("C level") client executives
• Experience in designing and delivering large-scale Data Platform solutions using relevant approaches (Lakehouse, Data Mesh, Cloud Scale Analytics, etc.)
• Proven experience in migrating on-premise Data Warehouses and ETL pipelines to cloud-based DW solutions, particularly Azure and Databricks
• Exposure to Power BI reporting, including data modeling and dashboard/report design to enable business insights and self-service analytics
• Identifying and designing for key architectural characteristics such as performance, security, and reliability
• Domain knowledge in Banking or Telecommunications, with a strong understanding of industry-specific data practices, regulatory considerations, and business use cases

About You
Characteristics that can spell success for this role

• Consultative, collaborative, curious
• Resilient, adaptable, flexible
• Humble leader, strong negotiator, relationship builder
• Passionate about tech and engaging with and advising clients

What You'll Do

• As an architect assigned to a client project, you will typically work closely with delivery teams and client stakeholders to provide technical leadership, drive architectural decisions, create plans and roadmaps, and produce design artifacts
• Assist clients in their journey to Microsoft Azure or leverage their existing investment in it - you can expect a significant focus on applying cloud architectural patterns and migration strategies
• As a senior member of the Avanade technical community, you will provide coaching and mentoring to motivate and inspire more junior colleagues from within your team and across the organization
• Contribute to presales activities, including solutioning, effort estimation, and proposal development, ensuring alignment with client business needs
• Manage capability planning for the team, identifying skill gaps and aligning training or hiring needs to meet future demand
• Develop reusable solutions, frameworks, and assets to accelerate delivery, enhance quality, and enable knowledge sharing across teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and bring best practices into solution design

Learn more
To learn more about the types of projects our Data & AI team works on check out these case studies:

• thyssenkrupp Materials Services uses data to help strike a delicate operational balance
• What matters to SSE Renewables is innovating for a sustainable future
• Hachette UK enables employees with machine learning-driven contract searches
• Marston Holdings identifies significant cloud savings

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Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year, with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

Find out more about some of our benefits Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade

A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look

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Create a future for our people that focuses on

• Expanding your thinking
• Experimenting courageously
• Learning and pivoting

Inspire greatness in our people by

• Empowering every voice
• Encouraging boldness
• Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by

• Amazing the client
• Prioritizing what matters
• Acting as one