Data Engineering Manager

TL;DR

Data Engineering Manager: Owning the end-to-end data lifecycle, including ingestion, modeling, governance, and security, to empower data-driven decision-making. Focus on driving the data platform roadmap, managing a cross-functional team of engineers and analysts, and establishing best practices for analytics and compliance.

Location: On-site in Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia

Company

hirify.global is a creative software company providing accessible design and photo editing tools.

What you will do

• Define and execute the data strategy aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Own the data platform stack, including ingestion, transformation, storage, and BI layers.
• Build and operate scalable data pipelines across product, marketing, and finance sources.
• Implement data governance, security, and privacy practices including GDPR and PDPA compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders to define KPIs, certified datasets, and self-service analytics standards.
• Manage and support the day-to-day work of data engineers and analysts.

Requirements

• 6-10 years of experience in data engineering or analytics with ownership of major data initiatives.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language, preferably Python.
• Hands-on experience with modern data platforms like Snowflake or BigQuery.
• Practical knowledge of dimensional modeling, ELT design, and data quality frameworks.
• Experience with PII handling, access control, and privacy requirements including PDPA and GDPR.
• Strong ownership, execution discipline, and stakeholder communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with event analytics, reverse ETL, and semantic layers like LookML.
• Exposure to ML feature stores or MLOps pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 27001, SOC 2, or PCI DSS compliance.

Culture & Benefits

• Additional annual leave credited on a yearly basis.
• Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage.
• Optical and dental subsidies for well-being.
• Opportunities for professional training, guidance, and career growth.
• Diverse and collaborative work environment.