Senior Data Engineer

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a software engineer to design and maintain data solutions for the Joint Intelligence Command. The role requires expertise in data pipelines, containerization technologies, and a strong background in software engineering. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 6 years of experience.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in software engineering.
• Expertise in building and maintaining data pipelines with Kafka and Spark.
• Willingness to work with Python and Java.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining data solutions for JIC's operational data.
• Creating solutions for efficient data consumption from data warehouses.
• Building and maintaining data pipelines.

Skills

Software Engineering

Data Pipeline Development

Containerization Technology

Self-Service Analytics

Programming Languages

Education

Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Kafka

Spark

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

What the role is:

You have a high level of autonomy to design, build, and maintain data solutions to align with the operational data needs of the Joint Intelligence Command (JIC), across its suite of sensors.

What you will be working on:

- Designing, building, and maintaining data solutions for JIC's operational data
- Developing software and application tools for users
- Creating solutions for efficient data consumption from data warehouses
- Enabling self-service analytics for intelligence analysts
- Building and maintaining data pipelines
- Working with containerisation technology across Docker and Kubernetes environments
Challenges:
- Understanding and keeping pace with evolving digital and operational landscapes
- Developing effective software and application tools for diverse user needs

What we are looking for:

- Education in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- At least 6 years of experience in software engineering
- Expertise in building and maintaining data pipelines with Kafka and Spark
- Proficiency in at least one programming language
- Willingness to work with Python and Java
- Solid grasp of containerisation technology
- Comfortable working across Docker and Kubernetes environments

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.