Data Engineering Lead

RAKUTEN ASIA PTE. LTD.

Singapore, SG
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5+ years big data platform experience
2+ years distributed systems management
Python programming with pyspark and pandas
** Rakuten Asia Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Data Engineering Lead to oversee the architecture and development of data pipelines that support their Customer DNA platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in big data platforms, particularly with Google Cloud Platform, and will excel in a collaborative, innovative culture. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the design and operation of scalable data pipelines that support Rakuten's Customer DNA strategy across global business units.
  • Candidates will collaborate with product managers and data scientists to deliver end-to-end solutions while ensuring strict data governance and security compliance.
  • The position requires mentoring team members and fostering a culture of engineering excellence within a remote, cross-functional environment spanning Singapore, Japan, and India.

Matching Summary

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** Rakuten Asia Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Data Engineering Lead to oversee the architecture and development of data pipelines that support their Customer DNA platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in big data platforms, particularly with Google Cloud Platform, and will excel in a collaborative, innovative culture. **

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years big data platform experience
  • 2+ years distributed systems management
  • Python programming with PySpark and Pandas
  • Google Cloud Platform BigQuery and Dataflow
  • Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration
  • SQL and NoSQL database expertise
  • Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines

Nice-to-have

  • Designing scalable Python-based frameworks
  • Developing reusable Python packages
  • API-based data integration experience
  • Microservice architecture familiarity
  • Cloud-native cost optimization skills
  • Mentoring engineers in software craftsmanship

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years building big data platforms
  • 2+ years managing large-scale distributed systems
  • Business-level English proficiency
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

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