Contract Project Engineer - AI & Digitalisation

Ngee Ann Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Ngee Ann Polytechnic invites applications for a 11-month contract Project Engineer role in the School of InfoComm Technology. The role supports the AI and Digitalisation Centre (AIDC) by developing and maintaining AI, automation, software, systems‑integration and digitalisation capabilities.

You will build reusable assets, prototypes, dashboards and deployment patterns, while conducting research, testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in software development, systems integration, automation, digitalisation, AI-enabled solutions or technical project implementation.
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Java, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with developing web applications, APIs, databases, workflow automations, dashboards, cloud services or on-premises systems.
• Basic knowledge of AI and generative AI concepts.
• Familiarity with Git-based version control, testing, documentation, issue tracking and deployment practices.
• Ability to analyse operational needs and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, attention to detail and a willingness to learn and experiment with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AI, automation, software, systems-integration and digitalisation solutions for the AI and Digitalisation Centre (AIDC).
• Build reusable technical assets, proof-of-concept templates, demonstration systems, workflow automations, dashboards, API connectors and deployment patterns for future use.
• Conduct technical research, feasibility studies, testing, benchmarking and experimentation on relevant AI and digitalisation technologies.
• Support AIDC internal digitalisation including workflow automation, knowledge management, document processing, enquiry tracking, reporting and operational tools.
• Maintain AIDC development, test and demonstration environments including technical documentation, code repositories, system configurations and implementation guides.
• Support technical planning, issue tracking, quality testing and continuous improvement for internal AIDC initiatives.
• Provide limited early-stage technical input for opportunity exploration, including demonstrations, high-level feasibility assessments and non-binding solution concepts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in CS/IT/SE/CE/AI

Tools

Git

APIs

Docker

Linux

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Job description

Ngee Ann Polytechnic invites applications for a 11-month contract Project Engineer role in the School of InfoComm Technology. The role supports the AI and Digitalisation Centre (AIDC) by developing and maintaining AI, automation, software, systems‑integration and digitalisation capabilities.

You will build reusable assets, prototypes, dashboards and deployment patterns, while conducting research, testing and documentation.