Data Engineer (ACRA)

Government Technology Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Leave benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

GovTech is embedding you in the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority's (ACRA) team to help develop the Enterprise Data Hub (EDH), a centralised platform enabling agencies to access, share, and derive value from data in a secure way. The role is to architect and build data infrastructure shaping how government data is shared for years to come.

You will own complex assignments across architecture to governance, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to cross-team initiatives, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Data Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years in data architecture and engineering with large-scale project delivery.
• 3–5 years with AWS including CloudWatch and Glue.
• 3–5 years data modelling, data access, data lakes/warehouses.
• 2–4 years hands-on with Databricks including Lakehouse, pipelines, SQL analytics.
• Experience with Unity Catalog, access control, lineage, orchestration; governance tooling familiarity.
• Certification in data engineering preferred; Databricks certs a plus.
• 2–4 years REST APIs and web protocols.
• Strong analytical thinking and leadership for mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and build moderately complex data systems and storage solutions.
• Architect robust pipelines using ETL/ELT, streaming, CDC, queues.
• Govern schema design and data integrations across source systems.
• Implement DataOps with automated deployments, monitoring, observability.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate across teams on architecture reviews.
• Ensure data privacy, governance, quality, security and compliance.

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

AWS

Databricks

Data Lakes

Data Warehouses

Data modelling

REST APIs

Data Governance

DataOps

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Databricks

AWS CloudWatch

AWS Glue

Job description

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

AtGovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. OurGovTechiesembody our Agile,Boldand Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions.

GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good.

Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

Learn more aboutGovTechat tech.gov.sg

[What you will be working on]

You will be embedded within the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority's (ACRA) team, contributing to the Enterprise Data Hub (EDH) — a key whole-of-government data infrastructure initiative. The EDH is a centralised data sharing platform purpose-built to enable agencies across the Singapore Government to access, share, and derive meaningful value from data in a governed, scalable, and secure way. The work is technically challenging and consequential — you will be architecting and engineering data infrastructure that shapes how the Singapore Government shares and uses data for years to come.

In this role, you will own complex assignments spanning the full data lifecycle, from architecture and pipeline development to governance and quality assurance, while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to cross-team initiatives.

Data Infrastructure and Pipeline Development

Design and build moderately complex data systems, including data models, integration frameworks, and storage solutions. Architect robust pipelines using advanced ETL/ELT techniques, data streaming, CDC, and message queues. Implement scalable solutions using tools such as Databricks, including Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake storage patterns, and production-grade batch and streaming pipelines. Govern schema design standards and data integrations across multiple source systems.

Performance Optimisation and DataOps

Implement DataOps practices including automated deployments, pipeline monitoring, and data observability. Optimise system performance to handle growing data volumes, proactively address technical debt, and apply tools such as Databricks to improve governance and operational efficiency.

Leadership and Collaboration

Break down complex problems into well-defined tasks, coordinate across teams, and lead architecture reviews. Mentor junior engineers, influence team culture, and help resolve disagreements constructively. Develop plans to achieve key milestones and ensure delivery aligns with GovTech's strategic objectives.

Data Governance and Quality

Navigate data privacy, governance, and regulatory requirements. Maintain data quality, integrity, security, and compliance across all data systems. Oversee documentation of system architecture and technical specifications.

[What we are looking for]

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field
• 5–8 years of experience in data architecture and engineering, with a track record of large-scale project delivery, preferably in the Singapore Government context
• 3–5 years of experience with cloud technologies including AWS infrastructure and native tools such as CloudWatch and Glue
• 3–5 years of experience in data modelling, data access, and storage infrastructure including Data Lakes, Data Virtualisation, and Data Warehouses
• 2–4 years of hands‑on production experience with a major data platform such as Databricks, including experience with Lakehouse architecture, batch and streaming pipelines, and SQL-based analytics; experience with Databricks specifically is preferred
• Experience with data governance capabilities such as Unity Catalog, access control, lineage, workload orchestration, and performance optimisation; familiarity with Databricks governance tooling is preferred
• Relevant data engineering certification is preferred; Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate or Professional certification is a plus
• 2–4 years of experience working with REST APIs and web request protocols
• Experience implementing DataOps practices and advanced data integration techniques such as data streaming, CDC, and message queues
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to break down complex problems and coordinate delivery across teams
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience mentoring junior engineers

What we offer you:

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programs.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.

Please note that this will be a 2-year fixed term contract.

Learn more about life insideGovTechat go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.

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