Enterprise Data & AI Platform Engineer

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible benefits

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

OCBC Bank is seeking an Enterprise Data & AI Platform Engineer to join Group Engineering - Enterprise Data. You will administer Cloudera Data Platform, Cloudera Machine Learning, Hadoop, and Spark across AWS and on-premises environments.

You will drive platform upgrades, security patching, vulnerability remediation, and containerized workloads on Kubernetes/OpenShift, helping deliver reliable analytics and AI platforms across hybrid cloud.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Computer Science/IT or related field.
• Strong experience with Cloudera CDP and CML environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of Hadoop, Spark and Hive ecosystems.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes/OpenShift and Linux administration.
• Experience with hybrid cloud (AWS & on-prem) and AI/ML platforms.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Cloudera CDP, CML, Hadoop and Spark across AWS and on-prem.
• Manage platform upgrades, patching, remediation, and hardening activities.
• Support containerized platforms on Kubernetes/OpenShift and AWS EKS.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and scale Data, Analytics, and AI platforms including SageMaker/Bedrock/EMR.
• Automate operations with Shell/Python scripting and collaborate with security/SRE teams.

Skills

CDP

CML

Hadoop

Spark

Hybrid Cloud AWS

AWS Core Services

SageMaker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

AI/ML Infra

Security Patch

Vulnerability Mgmt

CI/CD Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Linux

Education

Degree in Computer Science or IT

Engineering/Related Discipline

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

GitHub Actions

ArgoCD

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Enterprise Data & AI Platform Engineer (Group Engineering - Enterprise Data)

Technical Skills Core Skills (Must Have)

• Cloudera Data Platform (CDP)
• Cloudera Machine Learning (CML)
• Hadoop Ecosystem (HDFS, YARN, Hive, Impala, Ozone)
• Apache Spark
• Hybrid Cloud Architecture (AWS & On-Premises)
• AWS Core Services (EC2, EKS, IAM, S3, VPC, CloudWatch)
• AI/ML Infrastructure Support (GPU, Containers, Kubernetes)
• AI/ML Services: SageMaker/Bedrock/OpenSearch/Glue/Athena/EMR

Preferred Skills

• Vulnerability Management
• Security Patching
• Hardening & Compliance Management
• Platform Upgrade
• Migration & Maintenance Activities
• Microservices Architecture & REST APIs
• Certificate & Secrets Management
• OpenShift / Kubernetes Administration
• Hybrid Infrastructure Operations (AWS & On-Prem)
• MLOps Platforms and AI Model Lifecycle Management
• Linux / Unix Administration
• OpenShift / Kubernetes Administration
• Platform Monitoring
• Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning

Good to Have

• Cloudera Certifications (CDP, CML, Cloudera Administrator)
• Big Data Certifications (Spark, Iceberg, Hadoop)
• AWS Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• AWS Certified AI Practitioner
• Experience with CI/CD Tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• Experience with SRE Practices, Observability & Monitoring Platforms
• Exposure to Data Lakehouse Architectures and Apache Iceberg
• Experience supporting Generative AI platforms and LLM workloads
• Knowledge of Vector Databases, RAG Architectures and AI Governance
• DevSecOps and Cloud Security Best Practices
• Multi-Cloud or Hybrid Cloud Platform Management

Why Join

Join a team that powers OCBC's enterprise Data, Analytics, and AI platforms across hybrid cloud environments. You'll work with leading technologies including Cloudera CDP/CML, AWS Cloud, Big Data, and AI/ML platforms, while driving innovation, reliability, and operational excellence.

How You Succeed

Success in this role comes from your ability to manage and optimize complex hybrid cloud data platforms, automate operations, resolve issues proactively, and collaborate effectively with Data, AI/ML, Infrastructure, Security, and SRE teams.

What You Do

Administer and support Cloudera Data Platform (CDP), Cloudera Machine Learning (CML), Hadoop, and Spark environments across AWS and on-premises infrastructure. Manage platform upgrades, security patching, vulnerability remediation, certificate management, and platform hardening activities. Support containerized platforms on Kubernetes, OpenShift, and AWS EKS, ensuring high availability and performance. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Data, Analytics, AI/ML, and Generative AI platforms including AWS services such as SageMaker, Bedrock, EMR, and S3. Automate operational processes using Shell/Python scripting and collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, and SRE teams to improve platform reliability and scalability.

Who You Are

A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field At least 3 years of experience in software development, preferably in a banking or financial services environment Proficient in one or more programming languages, such as Java, Python, or C++ Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. 5-8 years of experience supporting enterprise Data, Analytics, or AI/ML platforms, with hands-on expertise in Cloudera Data Platform (CDP), Cloudera Machine Learning (CML), Hadoop, and Apache Spark. Strong experience in hybrid cloud environments, including AWS services (EC2, EKS, IAM, S3, CloudWatch) and on-premises infrastructure, with knowledge of Kubernetes/OpenShift and Linux administration. Proven experience in platform operations, upgrade and maintenance activities, security patching, incident management, troubleshooting, and automation using Shell and/or Python scripting.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Your Opportunity Starts Here

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.