Overview

Join EPAM Malaysia as a Data Consultant, where you’ll bridge the gap between business needs and cutting-edge technology to deliver impactful Data & Analytics solutions. Partner with global teams and industry-leading clients to design scalable data strategies, implement governance frameworks and unlock actionable insights. If you’re passionate about solving complex data challenges, enabling data-driven decisions, and shaping the future of analytics, this is your opportunity to thrive and grow.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients by engaging with business stakeholders to identify data and analytics opportunities and solve key pain points
  • Lead and support technology consulting, architecture, and transformation engagements from initial strategy to execution, working closely with internal, client, and third-party teams
  • Develop comprehensive data strategies by identifying use cases, creating solution roadmaps, and mapping client visions to specific products and technologies
  • Ensure strategies are actionable and well-documented to facilitate a seamless transition to implementation teams
  • Deliver data solutions by leading or contributing to the development of proofs of concept (PoCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs)
  • Lead and manage project activities including meetings, design sessions, and retrospectives to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard
  • Drive data governance initiatives by leading the development of data governance frameworks and conducting technology assessments
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure alignment
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners to maximize growth and identify new opportunities within accounts
  • Collaborate with internal teams including executives, sales, and delivery leaders to align on strategy and support business growth
  • Support pre-sales activities by assessing data opportunities, responding to RFPs, and developing proposals and presentations to help close new deals
  • Actively contribute to the growth of the Data & Analytics practice by sharing expertise and producing relevant deliverables

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in the consulting area
  • Experience with Big Data, BI, Data Warehousing, Data Science, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Visualization; and data stacks from MLE/DSE
  • Good knowledge/experience with at least one of the Cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Proficiency in access control mechanisms, such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
  • Knowledge of key regulatory frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, SOX, HIPAA)
  • Strong expertise in Data Governance, Data Security, and Data Privacy
  • Familiarity with distributed delivery models and global team collaboration
  • Clear and concise communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical audiences, with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
  • Strong analytical and creative thinking abilities to address complex challenges, define actionable strategies and align solutions with business objectives
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, facilitate discussions, align expectations, and manage high-pressure engagements effectively
  • Passion for learning and staying updated on emerging trends and technologies, with the ability to expand expertise beyond comfort zones
  • English language proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
  • No visa sponsorship available

Nice to have

  • Experience working on Databricks or Snowflake projects is an added advantage

Malaysia

  • By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 & 2022&2023.

  • Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters

  • You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices

  • We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey

  • At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us

[epamgdo] Malaysia (About EPAM)

Life at EPAM

  • EPAM is a leader in the fastest-growing segment (product development/digital platform engineering) of the IT industry. We acquired Just-BI in 2021 to reinforce our leading position as a global Business Intelligence services provider and have been growing rapidly. With a talented multinational team, we provide data and analytics expertise
  • We are currently involved in end-to-end BI design and implementation projects in major national and international companies. We are proud of our entrepreneurial start-up culture and are focused on investing in people by creating continuous learning and development opportunities for our employees who deliver engineering excellence for our clients