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
