Senior Data Architecture Engineer
First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026.
We are seeking a Senior Data Architecture Engineer to design, develop, and optimise scalable data architectures supporting our global mobile applications and gaming platforms.
The role focuses on multi-region data infrastructure, cross-border data processing, data integration, and privacy-by-design solutions to support business growth and compliance with applicable international data protection regulations.
Key Responsibilities1. Global Data Architecture Design and Implementation
Design, implement, and continuously optimise data architectures for globally distributed mobile applications.
Develop scalable data storage, transmission, synchronisation, and processing solutions across multiple cloud regions.
Design database sharding, distributed storage, and multi-region deployment strategies.
Address technical challenges involving cross-border data latency, consistency, availability, and multi-region coordination.
Ensure reliable end-to-end processing and storage of user behavioural data, business data, and transaction data.
2. Data Integration and ETL Pipeline Development
Develop and maintain data ingestion and ETL pipelines for mobile gaming user events, advertising SDKs, and attribution platforms such as AppsFlyer.
Integrate relevant data from third-party SDKs and internal applications into enterprise data platforms.
Build and maintain data processing pipelines supporting privacy and compliance requirements.
3. Data Privacy and Cross-Border Compliance Engineering
Implement technical controls for cross-border data transfers in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain data access permissions, data transfer controls, and appropriate security safeguards.
Automate workflows supporting data subject requests, including data deletion and data access or export requests.
Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to implement sensitive data discovery, access audit logging, and data lineage capabilities.
Provide technical documentation and evidence to support privacy assessments and audits conducted by the Data Protection Officer (DPO) or relevant compliance teams.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with global data engineering, algorithm, game product, and monetisation teams to standardise data definitions and reporting metrics.
Design secure data aggregation and synchronisation solutions while maintaining appropriate restrictions on cross-border transfers.
Produce technical architecture documentation, data flow diagrams, and compliance-related design specifications.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in backend development, data engineering, or data architecture.
Proficiency in Java, Go, Python, or similar backend development languages.
Strong knowledge of microservices, distributed databases, data synchronisation, and multi-region architecture.
Hands-on experience with databases and middleware such as MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch.
Experience designing and optimising large-scale data platforms.
Knowledge of data encryption, masking, anonymisation, access controls, and audit logging.
Ability to translate privacy and regulatory requirements into practical engineering solutions.
Familiarity with relevant data protection regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, Singapore's PDPA, and applicable regional privacy laws.
Strong problem-solving, technical documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.
Experience supporting internationally distributed mobile applications, gaming, e-commerce, social media, or consumer technology products.
Experience implementing cross-border data transfer controls, data localisation solutions, and multi-cloud architectures.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISP, or other data security qualifications.
Previous involvement in major privacy compliance remediation or cross-border data governance projects.
Skills
Design, Regulatory Compliance, ETL Tools, Database Systems, Mobile Gaming Industry, Computer Proficiency, Computer Science, Large-scale Data Analysis, Physical Database Design, Low Latency, Cybersecurity, Privacy Law, Computer Architecture, Data Masking, Cloud Computing Integration, behavioural analytics