Intern_Supporting Data Quality and Development Operations for Datasphere, SIR/TF

Ministry Of Social And Family Development; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Ministry Of Social And Family Development (Singapore) invites an intern to support the DataSphere team in advancing the ministry's data strategy. The role focuses on automated data quality checks, DRM rule application, and building dashboards to monitor data and governance metrics.

You will assist with UAT and testing of data mart developments, while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. A strong learning mindset and ability to work independently within a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SQL, Spark or Python programming languages and Git-based collaboration.
• Familiarity with data analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks or equivalent) and data management tools.
• Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple stakeholders and oversee timelines.

Responsibilities

• Conducting data quality and DRM checks on incoming production data across data mart developments.
• Assisting with UAT/pre-production testing for data mart developments, including test case creation and execution.
• Supporting design and testing of data download workflows and governance controls, including dashboards to track metrics.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Independent work

Tools

SQL

Spark

Python

Git

Databricks

Job description

What the role is:

As part of MSF's Data Governance Office (DGO) DataSphere team, the intern will support initiatives to advance the ministry's data strategy and enhance data capabilities across the organisation.

What you will be working on:

• Conducting data quality and SG/MSF DRM (Data Reference Model) checks on incoming production data across data mart developments, with the goal of building an automated pipeline that allows users to upload datasets, select applicable DRM rules, and generate summary reports on data quality and DRM compliance.
• Assisting with UAT/pre-production testing for existing data mart developments, including writing and executing test cases.
• Supporting the design and testing of data download workflows and governance controls, including enhancing monitoring tables and dashboards to track key metrics such as feature usage, schemas accessed, and support tickets raised.

What we are looking for:

• Have knowledge of SQL, Spark or Python programming languages and Git-based collaboration and version control.
• Familiarity with data analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks or equivalent) and data management tools.
• Have strong project management skills (i.e. able to handle multiple stakeholders and oversee timelines and deadlines).
• Possess good communication and engagement skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude towards learning.

About Ministry Of Social And Family Development

Join Us at MSF for a Meaningful, People-Centric Career!At MSF, our mission is to nurture and build resilient individuals, strong families, and a caring society. We offer meaningful and impactful people-centric careers in the design and delivery of policies, services and programmes. We are an all-inclusive and family friendly workplace where career growth is prioritised through a comprehensive suite of development opportunities to help our officers succeed today as well as be future-ready. We do this through various formal and informal learning and development programmes for officers to build different competencies and gain diverse work experiences within MSF, the Public as well as the Social Service Sectors.