Global Data Platform & Middleware Engineering Lead

GIC PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GIC PRIVATE LIMITED seeks a Data Platform Services Engineering Lead to define and drive the future of databases, data platforms, middleware, and web services across the global estate. You will report to the Head of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Engineering and shape a multi-year strategy focused on modernizing legacy systems toward cloud-native and AI-enabled platforms.

You will lead diverse teams, champion DevOps/SRE practices, and partner with application, AI, analytics, and operations groups

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership managing global, cross-functional teams in database, data engineering, middleware, or platform engineering.
• Proven track record migrating legacy relational systems to cloud-native/hybrid data platforms.
• Deep expertise in DB technologies (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.), data orchestration

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a multi-year roadmap covering databases, data platforms, middleware, and web services.
• Modernize monolithic systems toward cloud-native patterns and integrate AI/ML readiness.
• Lead globally distributed engineering teams and implement DevOps/SRE practices.
• Ensure security, compliance, privacy, and audit requirements are embedded from day one.

Skills

Leadership

Database technologies

Data engineering

Cloud migration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Open-source DBs

Middleware tools

Job description

GIC PRIVATE LIMITED seeks a Data Platform Services Engineering Lead to define and drive the future of databases, data platforms, middleware, and web services across the global estate. You will report to the Head of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Engineering and shape a multi-year strategy focused on modernizing legacy systems toward cloud-native and AI-enabled platforms.

You will lead diverse teams, champion DevOps/SRE practices, and partner with application, AI, analytics, and operations groups