Data Scientist [Principal]

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech is seeking a senior data science leader to drive the DSAI COE's strategy and execution. You will manage project teams, guide complex ML solutions, and partner with IT and business units to deliver high-impact, public-service outcomes.

You will mentor data scientists, advance MLOps practices in the cloud (AWS), and stay at the forefront of AI innovations, ensuring robust, explainable, and scalable solutions across Singapore's public sector.

Qualifications

• 10 years of hands-on data science experience with at least 3 years leading data science project teams.
• Masters in Computer Science / Data Science / AI / Operations Research.
• High proficiency in problem solving using MECE or root-cause analysis.
• High proficiency in MLOps with end-to-end model development and deployment in the cloud (AWS).
• Deep learning algorithms and architectures (transformers, RL).
• AI Engineering including neural embeddings and GenAI systems (LangChain, LangGraph).
• Experience with data engineering for data science (ELT, databases).
• Excellent communication and visualization abilities.
• Advanced programming in Python, R, SQL, and shell languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of data science project teams and high-impact problem solving.
• Engage IT and business units to co-create high-value data science solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to data scientists.
• Oversee selection and implementation of algorithms and ensure model accuracy and explainability.
• Stay at the cutting edge of data science innovations and uplift team proficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

MLOps

Deep learning

AI engineering

Data engineering

Communication

Visualization

Python

R

SQL

Shell

Education

Master's in CS/DS/AI/OR

Tools

AWS cloud

LangChain

LangGraph

Vector databases

EDD

Job description

What the role is

The HDB Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (DSAI COE) sets the standards of excellence for artificial intelligence at the agency. Our team comprises of experienced data science practitioners tasked with solving the most challenging business problems of the agency. By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic team that's always learning and always challenging ourselves to do our best for the public good.

What you will be working on

Contribute to data science strategy as a core member of the DSAI COE. Specifically, you support the team's transition towards industry standard MLOps frameworks, support the DSAI COE's core efforts to provide value returns to HDB's business units, and aid the elevating of skills and talent within the DSAI COE and across our agency. Take on the most challenging and strategic data science projects undertaken by the COE. You will lead the management of project teams, engage in high impact problem-solving exercise, engage in the selection and implementation of algorithms, and be responsible for the accuracy, efficiency, explainability, and integrity of your team's solutions. Provide technical guidance and mentorship support for the data scientists attached under you. You will be responsible for organizing their efforts, uplifting their core competencies, and reviewing their work to ensure high standards and conformity to best practice. Engage key stakeholders from IT and business units to co‑create high impact and high value solutions for HDB. This involves frequent engagement and maintenance of favourable relations with the stakeholders. Stay at the cutting edge of data science innovations by actively surveying the DSAI landscape and consistently uplifting your technical proficiency.

What we are looking for

• 10 years of hands on data science work with at least 3 years of leading data science project teams.
• Masters in Computer Science / Data Science / Artificial Intelligence / Operations Research
• High proficiency in problem solving for data science (e.g. with suitable frameworks like MECE, root cause analysis, etc.).
• High proficiency in MLOps as a framework, with strong experience in end-to-end model development and deployment in the cloud (e.g. AWS).
• Seasoned in the theory and execution of deep learning algorithms and architectures (e.g., transformer models, reinforcement learning), AI Engineering (e.g., neural embeddings, LLM models, building of GenAI systems with frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph, strong understanding of vector databases, EDD, etc.), optimization, statistical modelling, and multi-criteria decision analysis.
• Experience with data engineering for data science (e.g., ELT concepts, structured table transformation experience, database technologies, etc).
• Superb communication and visualization abilities.
• Advanced programming and development skills in python (and accompanying frameworks), R, SQL, shell languages http://jobs.careers.gov.sg

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