Lead Engineer/ Engineer, Data Centre Development, Cloud Programme, xCloud

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX is Singapore's Science and Technology agency delivering transformative, operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. We are seeking an experienced professional to drive data centre projects and shape a long-term hosting roadmap, collaborating with diverse teams and vendors to meet budget and specifications.

You will engage stakeholders, apply rigorous planning, and explore sustainable, energy-efficient data centre technologies to advance HTX's mission.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computing, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4-5 years of relevant working experience.
• CDCP certification is a plus.
• Knowledge in data centre infrastructure, design and standards.
• Good critical thinking, planning, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the successful delivery of data centre projects.
• Plan and execute long-term data centre and hosting roadmap, including capacity projection and resource optimisation.
• Engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve the long-term vision.
• Explore and implement energy-efficient data centre technologies.
• Coordinate with internal/ external stakeholders and vendors to deliver systems within budget and specs.

Skills

Data centre planning

Stakeholder management

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computing / Engineering or related

Job description

What the role is:

HTX is Singapore's Science and Technology agency that brings together diverse scientific and engineering capabilities to develop transformative, operationally ready solutions for public safety. As a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower the Home Team with cutting-edge capabilities. Guided by our mission to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team's advantage, we are committed to keeping Singapore the safest place on planet Earth.xCloud is dedicated to elevating the enterprise experience through cutting-edge cloud capabilities, including:

• Sustainable enterprise data centres
• Hybrid cloud platforms
• Advanced cloud security measures
• Integrated Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps)
• Innovative enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions
• AI-powered enterprise applications

What you will be working on:

• Drive the successful delivery of data centre projects
• Participate in the planning and execution of long-term enterprise data centre and hosting roadmap, which includes master-planning, capacity projection and management, resource optimisation, etc
• Engage and collaborate with cross functional teams and different levels of stakeholders in the journey towards achieving the long-term vision.
• Explore and implement technologies that deliver green, sustainable, and energy efficient data centres.
• As part of project management, work with relevant stakeholders (internal and external) and vendors to deliver the system(s) and/or projects, ensuring that budget, specifications and any other requirements are being adhered to.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Computing, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Preferably with at least 4-5 years of relevant working experience.
• Industry certifications such as CDCP, etc are considered a plus.
• Knowledge in data centre infrastructure, design and standards.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines.

All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

HTX is the world's first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore's frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team's advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.