Lead Data Architect
Bangsar , W.P. Kuala Lumpur
|Hybrid
|Direct hire
Bangsar, W.P. Kuala Lumpur
|Hybrid
|Direct hire
Job ID 8224|Posted May 14, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in the US, UAE, India, Malaysia and Australia.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Lead Data Architect to drive the design, development, and optimisation of enterprise data platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong expertise in data engineering, data modelling, and architecture, with a focus on leveraging AI and automation to enhance data processes.
Key Responsibilities
Key Requirements
Key Attributes
Role Overview
We are looking for a Lead Data Architect to drive the design, development, and optimisation of enterprise data platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong expertise in data engineering, data modelling, and architecture, with a focus on leveraging AI and automation to enhance data processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute hands-on to data engineering, modelling, and architecture design
- Design and build scalable data platforms and pipelines for analytics and regulatory reporting
- Own data modelling standards (conceptual, logical, physical)
- Govern cloud data platforms including security, access, and cost optimisation
- Implement data governance, quality, and lineage frameworks
- Drive adoption of AI, automation, and self-service data capabilities
- Mentor engineers and promote best practices in CI/CD and data engineering
Key Requirements
- 8–12 years of experience in data engineering / data architecture
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS (S3, Glue, Redshift, etc.) and Databricks
- Proficient in SQL and Python (Scala is a plus)
- Experience with Spark, Kafka, and big data ecosystems
- Familiar with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
- Strong exposure to banking/fintech data and regulatory reporting
- Experience in data governance, quality, and cloud cost optimisation (FinOps)
- Background in CI/CD, DevOps, and Linux environments
Key Attributes
- Hands-on, builder mindset with strong ownership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to balance performance, cost, scalability, and compliance
- Effective communicator in a fast-paced, regulated environment
Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
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