Data Application Engineer

SC SHIPPING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Singapore is seeking a Data Application Engineer to join their expanding IT department. This role involves designing and developing internal data applications, building user-friendly interfaces, and integrating solutions with various databases and APIs. Candidates with 5 years of experience in software or data engineering are preferred, but fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are also welcome. Strong Python skills and familiarity with web technologies are essential. Fluency in English is necessary, with Mandarin being a plus.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in software engineering or data engineering.
• Strong fundamentals in Python and experience with web/data apps.
• Experience with SQL databases and application integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop internal data applications.
• Build intuitive UIs for business users.
• Integrate applications with SQL databases and internal APIs.
• Ensure applications are reliable through testing and DevOps practices.
• Analyze and prioritize key challenges for impactful solutions.

Skills

Software engineering

Data engineering

Python

Web application development

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

English fluency

Mandarin fluency

Tools

Flask

FastAPI

Streamlit

Plotly Dash

Databricks

SQL

Git

Docker

Azure

Job description

Our Company

Gentco Logistics is a leading international liquid chemical logistics provider with three corebusiness units: chemical tankers (5th largest fleet globally), chemical tank containers (2nd largest fleet globally), and terminal storage tanks. Our global headquarters are in Shanghai, China, supported by a regional headquarters in Singapore and 40 operational offices across six continents. Gentco Logistics is wholly owned by the Junzheng Group (ticker 601216.SH).

The Opportunity

The Data Application Engineer position is a part of the Global IT Department, which is directly overseen by the Group’s CIO. Our team currently comprises of over 40 IT, software, and data professionals primarily based in Shanghai, Singapore, and Moerdijk (the Netherlands). With our IT presence in Singapore rapidly expanding, we are excited to invite you to join our team!

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop internal data applications using frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI, Streamlit, Plotly Dash, Databricks Data Apps
• Build clean, intuitive UIs that help business users interact with complex datasets, workflows, and analytical models
• Integrate applications with SQL databases, Databricks, internal APIs, and authentication systems
• Ensure applications are realiable through proper testing, logging, error handling, and DevOps best practices (git, docker)
• Analyze and prioritize the company's key challenges, applying the 80/20 principle to focus efforts on high-impact problems.
• Foster a culture of learning and innovation by documenting processes, results, and data products to ensure transparency, reusability, and organizational knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Preferably 5 years of professional experience in software engineering, data engineering, or full-stack development.
• Fresh graduates from universities with at least 3 months of internship experience are welcome to apply.
• Strong Python fundamentals and experience with at least one web/data app.
• Basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS; able to build or extent simple front-end components.
• Professional fluency in English and Mandarin is an added advantage to effectively liaise with Chinese-speaking counterparts.

Desirable Qualities

• Familiarity with Azure and Databricks
• Interest/Experience in container shipping, freight forwarding, or maritime logistics