Data Analytics Engineer

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced training and professional dev

Collaborative work environment

Challenging, impactful projects

Job summary

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) in Singapore seeks engineers to design, develop and deploy data analytics and AI solutions. You will work with Python frameworks, Spark, Oracle, and Linux, integrating ML/LLM capabilities and graph databases to tackle diverse, high-impact security challenges.

You will collaborate with data scientists, architects, UX/UI developers and product managers to deliver scalable server-side applications powered by big data analytics.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS/Engineering/IT/Analytics or equivalent
• Strong programming background and interest in multiple languages

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and build data analytics and AI solutions with Python web frameworks, Spark, Oracle, and Linux
• Leverage data-driven tech including graph databases, search engines, generative AI, and agentic AI
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to plan, develop, and deliver solutions
• Evaluate and integrate open-source and commercial tools, including ML and LLMs
• Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability of team products

Skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Big-picture focus

CI/CD familiarity

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT/Analytics or equivalent

Tools

Python

Java

JavaScript

C/C++

C#

SAS

R

Scala

SQL

Cypher

Job description

What the role is:

The Internal Security Department (ISD) confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD’s critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans.You will be part of a dynamic engineering team supported by highly technical and collaborative colleagues. You will have access to numerous learning opportunities, like attending leading overseas conferences (e.g. QCon, PyData Global, KubeCon), protected time for professional development and a learning and development subsidy to support your growth. You will also have many opportunities to work on challenging, diverse and unique problem statements.

What we offer:

• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development, including attending leading overseas conferences and courses
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of highly technical and motivated colleagues
• A chance to work on challenging, diverse, and unique problem statements that have a direct impact on national security

What you will be working on:

• Design, develop, and build data analytics and AI solutions with the following key technologies: Python web frameworks (Flask, FastAPI), Apache Spark, Oracle database and Linux.
• Leverage and integrate data-driven technologies such as distributed data processing, graph databases, search engines, generative AI and agentic AI.
• Work closely with data architects and data scientists to develop server-side applications powered by big data analytics, AI/ML and LLMs.
• Recommend, evaluate, adopt, integrate and build on open-source and commercial tools and applications, including machine learning and large language models.
• Collaborate with end users, data scientists, data engineers, software developers, data architects, UX/UI developers and product managers in the planning, development and delivery of solutions.
• Evaluate, maintain and optimise code for accuracy, performance, maintainability and scalability of the team’s products.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Analytics or equivalent competencies.
• Candidates with no experience are welcomed to apply.
• Self-motivated, open-minded, resourceful and meticulous candidates. Able to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to keep overarching objectives and constraints of a project in mind while pursuing technical details.
• Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, C#, SAS, R, Scala). Interest and ability to gain expertise in other programming languages, frameworks and technologies.
• Familiarity with one or more database related querying languages (e.g. SQL, Query DSL, Cypher).
• Knowledge, familiarity or experience in any of the following will be an advantage:- Machine learning- Big data technologies- Web development- CI/CD tools and pipelines.- Containers technologies- Generative AI algorithms and tools, including large language models- Agentic AI frameworks- Graph databases- Cloud platforms
• Only Singaporeans need applyWe wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)

The Internal Security Department (ISD) confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists.At the heart of our work are the collection of intelligence that enables us to size up the threats to Singapore’s internal security, and taking the executive actions necessary to overcome those threats. Every day, we collect and analyse intelligence, make impartial assessments, and take decisive action to counter the threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability, and sovereignty.