Data Engineer – SQL |Banking

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a hands-on Data Engineer for a SQL-heavy engineering role within a leading financial institution in Singapore.

You will design and optimize complex SQL queries, build reliable ETL/ELT pipelines and work with large-scale datasets and data warehouses. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of data engineering experience, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with Python/PySpark.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Data Engineering / ETL / Database Development.
• Strong hands-on SQL coding skills - this is essential.
• Experience with Python / PySpark is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of data modelling and data warehousing.
• Experience with ETL tools, Git and CI/CD.
• Banking / Financial Services experience is mandatory.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise complex SQL queries, stored procedures and data transformations.
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Work with large-scale datasets, data warehouses and relational databases.
• Perform data integration, validation and quality checks.
• Troubleshoot production/data issues and optimise performance.
• Work closely with technology and business teams to deliver data solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

PySpark

Data modelling

Data warehousing

ETL

Git

CI/CD

Banking/Financial services experience

Tools

ETL tools

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on Data Engineer to join the technology team of a leading financial institution.

This is a SQL-heavy engineering role for someone who enjoys coding, working with large datasets and building reliable data pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimise complex SQL queries, stored procedures and data transformations
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT data pipelines
• Work with large-scale datasets, data warehouses and relational databases
• Perform data integration, validation and quality checks
• Troubleshoot production/data issues and optimise performance
• Work closely with technology and business teams to deliver data solutions

What we're looking for:

• 5-10 years of experience in Data Engineering / ETL / Database Development
• Strong hands-on SQL coding skills - this is essential
• Experience with Python / PySpark is an advantage
• Strong understanding of data modelling and data warehousing
• Experience with ETL tools, Git and CI/CD
• Banking / Financial Services experience is mandatory
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills