Data Engineer at Endava in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

companyDescription
Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.

From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.
jobDescription
Endava is currently seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Data Engineer to fill an immediate need. This individual will work with the technical team and internal clients to understand and analyze requirements to build and support data initiatives. The candidate will have experience designing and developing highly scalable data solutions with a strong understanding of the Data Engineering operating environments. This role requires an individual who has a passion for technology and media and is looking to apply this to further their experience in real-world business scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
Guide and drive discussions, support decision-making in processes and solutions, and mentor in discussions.
Oversee and deliver complex core practice tasks and guide others effectively.
Develop and advocate for new best practices and optimize existing processes.
Take ownership of documentation for assigned areas, ensuring completeness, consistency, and clarity.
Champion compliance and standards, drive adherence, and resolve issues.
Drive and support team collaboration by coordinating efforts and fostering strong team dynamics.
Work closely with technical leads to ensure alignment on goals and technical solutions.
Mentor and develop junior engineers, providing technical guidance.
Building Automation tools and pipelines, as well as continuous improvement of tech stacks.
qualifications
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science
5-7 years of progressive software engineering experience
Strong experience with Python
Strong experience within AWS cloud ecosystem
Experience with any MPP database technology
Experience with agile methodologies is highly desirable
Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts
Skilled in time management and meeting timelines
Strong teamwork, contributing effectively to team goals
Thrive in hybrid work settings
Effective communicator, skilled at influencing team discussions
Basic understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance standards
Able to stay ahead of the curve with new and emerging technologies
Experience in ad tech is a strong plus
Technical Experience:
Warehouse/Lakehouse: Snowflake, AWS Redshift
Orchestration/Pipelines: Airflow
Transformation/Modelling: DBT
Observability/Analytics:  AWS QuickSight
CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes
additionalInformation
Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:
Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.
At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.