Lead/ Senior Data Scientist (AI) (Contract)

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is searching for a skilled Data Engineer to join their team in Singapore. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying complex databases and APIs, integrating data pipelines, and assisting various teams in tackling technical challenges. Ideal candidates possess a degree in a related field and have 2-3 years of experience in the industry, along with strong programming proficiency in Java, Python, and SQL, complemented by skills in Docker and AWS.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant work experience in database management or data engineering.
• Familiar with the design and implementation of RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with programming using Java, Python, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy databases to meet business requirements.
• Integrate and maintain data pipelines with AI models and web applications.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues independently.

Skills

Database Management

Data Engineering

API Development

Programming in Java

Programming in Python

SQL

Container Deployment

Data Visualization

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL Server

AWS

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders such as project and product teams to understand their AI, agentic and avatar requirements, objectives and needs.

• Design, develop, and deploy relational and non-relational databases to meet functional and non-functional business requirements.

• Design, develop, and deploy APIs to facilitate efficient and reliable data access to large and complex databases.

• Design, develop, and deploy analytical tools such as data dashboards to provide actionable insights and key performance metrics.

• Integrate and maintain data pipelines connecting large and complex information systems and databases with AI models and web applications.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve the technical issues independently or escalate them to next level for support if necessary.

• Work with stakeholders such as operations, research and analytics teams and assist them with database- as well as infrastructure-related technical issues.

What We’re Looking For:

• Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science or a related field.

• 2–3 years of relevant work experience in database management, data engineering or a similar role.

• Proficient in the use of Docker, Kubernetes and in performing container deployments.

• Hands-on programming experiencewith the use ofJava,Python, SQL, and SQL Server.

• Familiar with the use, design, and implementation of RESTful APIs.

• Familiar or has explored Java libraries for Kafka, Apache Flink.

• Familiar or has explored services in AWS to support data engineering.

• Familiar with Python libraries such as Django, Dash, Plotly and with building web-based data visualisation applications.

• Strong project management and interpersonal skills.

• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational,numerical, and analytical skills.

• A self-driven attitude with a passion for solving complex challenges and advancing healthcare innovation.