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Position Overview

Seeking a skilled Kafka Developer (& support specialist) to join for a client engagement. This role combines development and support responsibilities, focusing on maintaining existing Kafka clusters and enhancing applications as business needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities

Kafka Cluster Management & Support

• Monitor, maintain, and optimise existing Kafka clusters to ensure high availability and performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve Kafka-related issues in production and non-production environments
• Perform regular health checks, capacity planning, and performance tuning of Kafka infrastructure
• Implement and maintain Kafka security configurations and access controls
• Support incident management and provide timely resolution for Kafka-related incidents

Development & Enhancement

• Develop and enhance Kafka-based applications using Java
• Design and implement Kafka producers, consumers, and stream processing applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate Kafka solutions into existing applications
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions for Kafka applications

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements
• Stay updated with latest Kafka features and industry best practices
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
• Participate in capacity planning and infrastructure scaling activities

Technical Skills

• Kafka Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Apache/ Confluent Kafka, including:
• Kafka cluster setup, configuration, and administration
• Kafka topics, partitions, replication, and consumer groups
• Kafka Connect and Kafka Streams
• Performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Java Development: Proficient in Java programming with:
• Strong understanding of Java fundamentals and object-oriented programming
• Experience with Kafka Java client libraries
• Knowledge of multithreading and concurrent programming
• Familiarity with build tools (Maven/Gradle)
• Additional Technical Knowledge:
• Experience with message serialisation formats (like, JSON)
• Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar)
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines is a plus

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka
• Proven track record in both development and support roles
• Experience in production support and incident management
• Background in maintaining mission-critical systems

Kafka Cluster Management & Support

• Monitor, maintain, and optimise existing Kafka clusters to ensure high availability and performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve Kafka-related issues in production and non-production environments
• Perform regular health checks, capacity planning, and performance tuning of Kafka infrastructure
• Implement and maintain Kafka security configurations and access controls
• Support incident management and provide timely resolution for Kafka-related incidents

Development & Enhancement

• Develop and enhance Kafka-based applications using Java
• Design and implement Kafka producers, consumers, and stream processing applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate Kafka solutions into existing applications
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions for Kafka applications

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements
• Stay updated with latest Kafka features and industry best practices
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
• Participate in capacity planning and infrastructure scaling activities

Technical Skills

• Kafka Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Apache/ Confluent Kafka, including:

• Kafka cluster setup, configuration, and administration & Kafka topics, partitions, replication, and consumer groups

  Kafka Connect and Kafka Streams

  Performance tuning and troubleshooting

• Java Development: Proficient in Java programming with:

• Strong understanding of Java fundamentals and object-oriented programming

  Experience with Kafka Java client libraries

  Knowledge of multithreading and concurrent programming

  Familiarity with build tools (Maven/Gradle)

• Additional Technical Knowledge:

• Experience with message serialisation formats (like, JSON)

  Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture

  Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar)

  Familiarity with version control systems (Git)

  Experience with CI/CD pipelines is a plus

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka
• Proven track record in both development and support roles
• Experience in production support and incident management
• Background in maintaining mission-critical systems

Get to Know the Team

The Business Intelligence & Operations Solution (BIOS) team supports Malaysian Operations across two functions: the Business Intelligence arm delivers dashboards and analytics to surface insights that guide operational decisions, while the Operations Solution arm builds automation solutions and streamlines processes to drive efficiency.

Together, we equip the operations team with the tools and data they need to move faster and work smarter.

Get to Know the Role

You will report to the Team Lead of the Business Intelligence & Operations Solution team. This team builds the automation solutions that Malaysian Operations relies on to run efficiently. The solutions involve streamlining workflows and ensuring data flows seamlessly into the tools you build.

This role is based onsite at our Petaling Jaya office.

You will own end-to-end solution delivery: from scoping problems with stakeholders to seeing your solutions adopted in the field. You'll deepen your expertise across solution architecture, data engineering, and the application of AI tools to real operational challenges.

If you enjoy turning messy operational problems into clean, scalable solutions, this role is for you.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Analyze existing operational processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Design, develop, and implement solutions to optimize workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Utilize Python to automate repetitive tasks and processes, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and maintainable.
• Use SQL to extract data from databases as required for processing and operational needs, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Document all operational processes, including design, development, and implementation phases.
• Create comprehensive user guides and technical documentation to support the deployment and maintenance of solutions.
• Work closely with stakeholders within MY Operations to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for existing solutions.

Job Description

IT Infrastructure & Support (Approximately 70%)

• Serve as the first point of contact for IT-related issues, providing support for hardware, software, Microsoft 365, VPN, and end-user devices.
• Maintain office IT infrastructure, including Wi-Fi, network connectivity, routers, switches, and basic security controls.
• Manage IT assets, software licenses, and equipment inventory, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, and replacement.
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to ensure timely technical support and equipment maintenance.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of corporate systems and platforms in alignment with headquarters' IT standards and requirements.
  

Office Administration & Operations (Approximately 30%)

• Support the day-to-day operations of the office, including office supplies, pantry management, and workplace maintenance.
• Coordinate with building management, facilities providers, and external vendors to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Manage incoming mail, courier services, andvisitor arrangements, including support for headquarters visitors and business guests.
• Provide administrative and operational support to management and business teams as required.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in IT support, infrastructure support, office administration, or a related role.
• Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience and a strong willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
  

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365, VPN, and office collaboration tools.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with IT asset management and end-user support is preferred.
  

Core Competencies

• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and problem-solving ability.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a growing and evolving business environment.
• Positive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to support both IT and administrative functions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  

Language Requirements

• Proficiency in both English and Mandarin to support communication with headquarters in China and local stakeholders.
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a growing international organization.
• Exposure to regional stakeholders and cross-functional projects.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits.

Purpose: Assist payroll operations by guaranteeing adherence to statutory regulations and the prompt, precise processing of employee payments, including the submission and handling of government-related claims. To manage employee insurance and benefits in accordance with HR policies.

Key Area of Responsibilities:

• Process monthly payroll to guarantee prompt, accurate, and complete salary payments for all employees.
• Administer employee insurance and flexible benefits programs in compliance with insurance and HR policies.
• Manage statutory claims such as NS Make-Up Pay claims, Government-Paid Leave claims, and others, following government regulations.
• Address employee inquiries related to payroll and employee benefits.
• Maintain employee data and properly file essential documents to ensure up-to-date employee information is readily available when needed.
• Assist the Company in participating in periodic surveys conducted by Government Agencies like EDB, MOM, SNEF, etc.
• Support and engage in the company’s continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirement

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll, compensation, and benefits administration
• Strong understanding of the Singapore Employment Act and relevant statutory requirements (such as CPF, IRAS, and MOM)
• Preferably experienced in managing government-paid leave schemes and statutory claims
• Knowledge of payroll software (e.g., Times Software) is an advantage
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high accuracy and maintaining confidentiality
• Highly organized with excellent skills in data management and documentation
• Capable of working independently while also collaborating well within a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel functions like VLOOKUP and PivotTables

Manne & Co is seeking a structured and design-minded Retail Operations & Visual Merchandising Specialist to manage our physical storefront and creator playground, the Experience Hub at SCAPE.

This role is centered on physical retail floor execution. You will be responsible for the visual styling, product presentation, and daily inventory tracking of premium cosmetics and skincare brands featured on our floor. Additionally, you will handle the on-ground coordination and logistics for our weekly offline brand events and live stream productions.

The ideal candidate must has a strong background in fast-moving beauty retail environments (beauty products) and understands how to keep a boutique floor looking pristine, organized, and commercially active.

KeyResponsibilities

1. Visual Merchandising & Display Design

• Campaign Staging: Design and execute seasonal product display layouts, window setups, and interactive brand features on the showroom floor.
• Aesthetic Maintenance: Maintain strict grooming standards for the boutique floor daily, ensuring all product testers, brand informational tablets, and visual assets are perfectly presented.
• Brand Asset Configuration: Update and refresh visual props, background setups, and localized display units when transitioning between different brand activation cycles.

2. Boutique Stock Tracking & Inventory Management

• Outlet Stock Control: Keep an accurate, real-time count of physical stock, sample quantities, and PR kits stored directly at the SCAPE retail outlet.
• Inbound & Logistics: Receive incoming stock shipments, cross-verify delivery manifests, inspect items for quality control, and physically unbox and shelve products.
• Data Logging: Coordinate directly with our supply chain team to flag stock shortages, update sample consumption records, and log accurate inventory inputs into our tracking sheets.

3. On-Ground Event Coordination

• Event Ground Support: Act as the main operational point-of-contact during on-site pop-up events, workshops, and product launch days.
• Logistics Handling: Manage the physical movement of gear, crowd flow setups, and material distributions during events (less on the conceptual strategy, more on making sure elements run smoothly on the floor).
• Creator Studio Prep: Ensure that streaming booths and studio spaces are camera-ready, stocked with product samples, and visually optimized for visiting content creators and live hosts.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience working in a fast-paced retail environment. Direct experience in a beauty, cosmetics, skincare chain is highly preferred.
• Visual Eye: Proven understanding of retail visual merchandising rules, color balancing, and shelf layout design.
• Operations Comfort: Highly organized and comfortable handling systematic stock counts, inventory record-keeping, and logistics coordination.

Job Summary

We are looking for a capable IT & Digitalization Specialist to join our Network & Digitalization Department. You will be responsible for overseeing information security across the ASEAN region, providing technical support for digital operations, and leading digital transformation initiatives initiated by our International Headquarters. This role requires a blend of operational IT maintenance, security management, and project coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Information Security Management (ASEAN Region)

• Manage the daily information security framework for the ASEAN region.

• Implement security protection measures to prevent information risks and ensure the safety of regional information systems and data.

• Oversee information and network security management protocols.

2. Digital Technical Support & Operations

• Provide technical support and services related to digitalization across the region.

• Respond to business digitalization needs and enhance regional digital operational efficiency.

• Support the construction of digital systems and maintain existing IT infrastructure.

• Ensure accurate and timely management of supplier costs, including quarterly and annual accruals and write-offs.

3. Digital Transformation Projects

• Lead the localization and execution of the International Company’s digital science and technology transformation strategy within the ASEAN region.

• Formulate regional implementation plans and coordinate resources to ensure transformation tasks are effectively advanced.

• Organize the team to complete and implement the annual digital transformation action plan.
  

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT operations and maintenance.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of basic IT infrastructure, including servers and office networks.

• Familiarity with IT products or security products; possession of relevant professional certifications is highly advantageous.

• Awareness of frontier technology hotspots and industry trends.

• Bilingual Proficiency (English & Chinese): Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese is required to liaise effectively with Chinese-speaking counterparts at the global headquarters and to review technical documentation from the parent company

Key Competencies

• Project Management: Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate resources effectively.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate problem resolution across different stakeholders.

• Financial Acumen: Basic understanding of cost management and operational efficiency (to support cost center targets).
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Regional Support: Effectiveness in supporting the region's revenue goals and business development.

• Cost Management: Meeting annual cost assessment targets and driving cost efficiency (Cloud & Network Operations Center profitability/savings).

• System Stability: Effectiveness of digital system support and IT maintenance.

• Transformation Success: Successful completion and implementation of the annual digital transformation plan.

• Security & Compliance: Efficacy of information and network security management.
  

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We are partnering with a globally recognized manufacturer of premium lifting, rigging, and load-handling solutions to appoint a Technical Training & Rigging Specialist for the Asia Pacific region.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced lifting and rigging professional to become a regional subject matter expert, delivering technical training, supporting distributors and end users, and contributing to the continued growth of a leading international brand.

The role combines technical expertise, customer engagement, training delivery, and industry relationship building across a wide range of sectors including offshore, maritime, oil & gas, renewables, construction, heavy industry, and mining.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Deliver engaging product and technical training programs to distributors, end users, riggers, lifting personnel, and internal stakeholders throughout Asia Pacific.
• Conduct both classroom-based and online training sessions covering lifting equipment, rigging applications, product usage, and industry best practices.
• Develop and adapt training materials to meet local market requirements and customer needs.
• Support the development of future trainers within the distributor network.

Technical Advisory & Customer Support

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor on lifting and rigging applications, providing practical guidance to customers and distribution partners.
• Support distributors and end users in selecting suitable lifting and rigging solutions for their operations.
• Participate in customer visits, technical discussions, seminars, exhibitions, and industry events across the region.
• Assist commercial teams by providing technical expertise and product application knowledge.

Market Development & Industry Engagement

• Build strong relationships with distributors, contractors, shipyards, offshore operators, and industrial end users.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen customer engagement and expand training activities throughout the region.
• Gather customer feedback and market intelligence to support product improvements and future innovation initiatives.
• Collaborate with product management, marketing, and technical teams to support regional growth strategies.

Requirements:

• Experience within the lifting, hoisting, rigging, crane, offshore, marine, or industrial lifting sectors.
• Formal lifting and rigging qualifications and/or certifications (e.g. LEEA) highly preferred.
• Strong practical understanding of lifting equipment, shackles, hooks, slings, lifting points, and load-handling operations.
• Passion for teaching, coaching, and sharing technical knowledge.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences at all levels.
• Comfortable with extensive international travel throughout Asia and Australia.
• Experience with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) is advantageous.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently within a regional commercial team.

What's on Offer

• Join a globally respected leader in lifting and rigging solutions.
• Regional role with extensive customer and distributor engagement across Asia Pacific.
• Opportunity to become a recognised technical authority within the industry.
• High visibility position combining technical expertise, training, and commercial support.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.

We are an established Japanese culinary establishment seeking a visionary and elite Head Chef / Culinary Director to helm our kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive, mastery-level expertise in traditional and modern Japanese gastronomy (including specialized Omakase and Kaiseki) to maintain our high standards of culinary excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Architecture & Curation: Design, implement, and continuously elevate authentic Japanese seasonal menus, managing ingredient sourcing directly from elite Japanese vendors.

• Kitchen Operations Management: Oversee all daily kitchen workflows, maintain rigorous food health, safety, and hygiene standards, and strictly manage food costing and inventory budgets.

• Culinary Training & Knowledge Transfer: Actively mentor and upskill local kitchen staff, passing down advanced techniques in traditional fish aging, fermentation, and intricate preparation methodologies to build a resilient local team.

• Executive Leadership: Collaborate directly with management and directors regarding restaurant expansion, kitchen workflow layout optimization, and brand positioning in the premium F&B market.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 15-20 years of professional experience strictly within high-end, premium Japanese culinary establishments or Michelin-starred concepts.

• Specialized Skills: Mastery of authentic Japanese culinary arts, including advanced sashimi presentation, traditional dashi blending, and deep knowledge of seasonal ingredient logistics.

• Leadership Profile: Proven track record of managing elite kitchen teams, organizing inventory workflows under high-pressure environments, and leading culinary training programs.

• Language/Cultural Fluency: Ability to communicate fluently with premium Japanese ingredient suppliers and understand traditional culinary philosophy is essential for menu authenticity.

"Purity takes time."At Ice & Time, we are dedicated to the art of patience and the beauty of Zen aesthetics. We are looking for like-minded individuals who take pride in extreme cleanliness and have a keen eye for detail to join our team.