Data Engineer - CD026

Activate Interactive; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Singapore is seeking a Data Engineer to join their cybersecurity team. You will design and maintain data pipelines, work with AWS services, and develop automation scripts to support enterprise data products. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in data engineering and strong skills in Python and AWS. This is a fixed term contract role from January 2026 to January 2027.

Benefits

Fun working environment

Employee Wellness Program

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in data engineering or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Python, VQL, SQL.
• Experience with AWS services (Glue, Athena, S3, RDS, Sagemaker).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using AWS services.
• Implement automated data collection processes including API integrations.
• Develop Python scripts in AWS Glue for data processing and automation.

Skills

Python

VQL

SQL

AWS services

Data virtualisation tools

BI tools

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

AWS Glue

Denodo

Tableau

Power BI

Gitlab

Job description

Overview

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd ("Activate") is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective end-to-end application development, including mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment through the use of technology. We are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team. If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people\'s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Co-Development Business Unit is looking for Data Engineer. This is a fixed term contract role. The engagement runs from January 2026 to January 2027.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our cybersecurity team, focusing on detecting and preventing unauthorized privileged access. In this role, you will leverage advanced data science techniques and machine learning models to identify security threats, mitigate risks, and protect critical assets. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, cybersecurity experts, and engineers to deliver actionable insights and production-ready solutions.

What will you do?

To support the development and maintenance of enterprise data products within our organisation\'s data platform, we are looking for experienced data engineers to join our team who will be responsible for:

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using AWS services (Glue, Athena, S3, RDS)
• Work with data virtualisation tools like Denodo and develop VQL queries
• Ingest and process data from various internal and external data sources
• Perform data extraction, cleaning, transformation, and loading operations
• Implement automated data collection processes including API integrations when necessary

Data Architecture

• Design and implement data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) using tools like ER Studio
• Develop and maintain data warehouses, data lakes, and operational data stores
• Develop and maintain data blueprints
• Create data marts and analytical views to support business intelligence needs using Denodo, RDS
• Implement master data management practices and data governance standards

Technical Architecture and Integration

• Ensure seamless integration between various data systems and applications
• Implement data security and compliance requirements
• Design scalable solutions for data integration and consolidation

Development and Analytics

• Develop Python scripts in AWS Glue for data processing and automation
• Write efficient VQL/SQL queries and stored procedures
• Design and develop RESTful APIs using modern frameworks and best practices for data services
• Work with AWS Sagemaker for machine learning model deployment and integration
• Manage and optimise database performance, including indexing, query tuning, and maintenance
• Work in an Agile environment and participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Participate in peer code reviews and pair programming sessions

Documentation and Best Practices

• Create and maintain technical documentation for data models and systems
• Follow industry-standard coding practices, version control, and change management procedures

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with cross-functional teams on data engineering initiatives
• Gather requirements, conduct technical discussions, implement solutions, and perform testing
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Solution Architects, UX Designers to build scalable, data-driven products
• Provide technical guidance and support for data-related queries

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• At least 3 years of experience in data engineering or similar role
• Strong proficiency in Python, VQL, SQL
• Experience with AWS services (Glue, Athena, S3, RDS, Sagemaker)
• Knowledge of data virtualisation concepts and tools (preferably Denodo)
• Experience with BI tools (preferably Tableau, Power BI)
• Understanding of data modelling and database design principles
• Familiarity with data governance and master data management concepts
• Experience with version control systems (Gitlab) and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working in Agile environments with iterative development practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of AI technologies (AWS Bedrock, Azure AI, LLMs) would be advantageous

Benefits

• Fun working environment
• Employee Wellness Program

Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further? Please be in touch with our team for an initial chat at [e-mail]

Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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