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Assistant Manager, Data Platform Engineer

AIA Open
Kuala Lumpur Full-time Manager Data Engineering

At a glance

Manager-level Data Engineering role at AIA. Kuala Lumpur · full-time.

Pay not stated Data Engineering salary

RoleData Engineering
SeniorityManager
LocationKuala Lumpur
EmploymentFull-time
PostedFeb 12, 2026
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Keep cloud-based big data systems and applications running well, and tune them as needed
  • Set up monitoring and metrics that give teams operational oversight against business expectations
  • Investigate platform faults, build diagnostic tools and resolve production problems before they recur
  • Lead data platform support agents so day-to-day service meets agreed stakeholder SLAs
  • Apply platform standards across development work and connect process changes with existing workflows

What you bring

  • A bachelor’s degree in IT or a related discipline, such as computer science or mathematics
  • At least five years supporting database platforms in roles such as platform engineering or DBA
  • Hands-on Azure big data cloud technology experience, plus two years using object-oriented languages such as Python or Java
  • Advanced SQL and relational database knowledge, with large-scale data processing experience using Hadoop or another listed platform

Who this fits

This role suits an experienced data platform support professional who can work independently, solve complex problems and communicate clearly in English. You’ll manage a team of support agents. Be prepared for possible standby and weekend work to meet critical reporting or data deadlines.

From the employer

Are you ready to shape a better tomorrow?

AIA Digital+ is a Technology, Digital and Analytics innovation hub dedicated to powering AIA to be more efficient, connected and innovative as it fulfils its Purpose to help millions of people across Asia-Pacific live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you are hungry and driven to play an active role in shaping a better tomorrow, we want to hear from you. Because the work we do at AIA Digital+ makes a difference in the lives of millions of people, every day. We will equip you with the critical skills, tools and technology, and endless opportunities to learn, contribute and thrive in a dynamic and exciting environment.

If you want to shape a brighter future at AIA Digital+, please read on.

About the Role

Providing technical support for Group Application Data Platform. Support, maintain and monitor big data cloud-based technologies and applications including ETL tools, data repositories and databases as well as data pipeline components under Group Application Data Platform against SLAs as agreed with various business stakeholders. Manage the team of data platform support agents to ensure BAU support provided according to SLAs set with various business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

  • Responsible for maintaining and optimizing big data cloud-based systems and applications.
  • Able to work and implement advanced monitoring and metrics to provide operational rigor and oversight for all levels of business expectation.
  • Analyze and troubleshooting issues related to big data cloud-based systems and applications under Group Application Data Platform.
  • Develop and manage diagnostic and instrumental tools for troubleshooting and in-depth analysis
  • Continuously refine and improve of Data Analytics platforms and systems
  • May require standby and work during weekend to meet the critical business reporting timeline and/or data needs Support / Standardize
  • Ensure that existing guidelines, standards and best practices are followed and applied to development projects
  • Take ownership for issues to reach resolutions to prevent recurrences
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues under tight deadlines
  • Proactively identify the impact of potential process changes, integrate new initiatives with existing processes, and ensure that all processes are consistent and fit together.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managements, business users, expertise from other technical areas, and peers
  • Able to work independently and strong problem-solving skill.

Minimum Job Requirements:
Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT or other relevant discipline.

Experience:

  • 5+ years IT work experience in database platform support role e.g. Platform Engineer, DBA and/or Data Platform Engineer.
  • Tertiary qualification in ANY of the following: Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or Maths/Statistical

Technical skills:

  • Azure Big Data Cloud Technologies experience is a mandatory requirement
  • Solid understanding and some practical experience in:
  • 2 years of experience in object-oriented programming languages, like Python, Java, and Scala.
  • Advanced SQL skills and relational database management.
  • Experience with Hadoop/MapReduce/Pig/Hive/EMR/Redshift for large data processing
  • Experience in managing Data Analytics tools such as PowerBI and Alteryx.
  • Cloud computing certifications/licenses – Azure certification could be an advantage.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent language and visual skills for producing well-structured technical documentation and operational procedures in English
  • Able to communicate English.
  • Knowledge on ITIL processes
  • Strong customer focus with excellent client engagement, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to innovate under pressure, analyze complex problems and find solutions.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live healthier, longer, better lives.

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