[LTA-TRO] DATA ENGINEER, TRAFFIC & ROAD IT

LTA Land Transport Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LTA Land Transport Authority in Singapore seeks a Data Engineer to own, build, and scale the data infrastructure powering analytics and applications. You will bridge hands-on pipeline development with cloud architecture, driving ETL processes and CI/CD automation.

You will ensure data quality, maintain documentation, and collaborate across agile squads to deliver robust data solutions.

Qualifications

• Foundational data engineering concepts including data modelling and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL and programming fundamentals (Python).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Own, build and scale data infrastructure for analytics and applications.
• Bridge pipeline development with cloud architecture and CI/CD automation.
• Drive data lifecycle, data quality checks and post-deployment health.
• Maintain technical documentation like data dictionaries and manuals.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data modelling & ETL/ELT

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Data Eng/Related field

Tools

Airflow

dbt

Delta Lake

SHIP-HATS

Job description

[What the role is] [LTA-TRO] DATA ENGINEER, TRAFFIC & ROAD IT

[What you will be working on]

We are looking for a Data Engineer to own, build, and scale the data infrastructure powering our next-generation analytics and applications. In this role, you will bridge hands-on pipeline development with AWS cloud architecture, working across agile squads to champion data engineering best practices and modern CI/CD automation through SHIP-HATS. You will drive the entire data lifecycle—from assessing upfront data feasibility and aligning performance specifications with stakeholders, to building robust ETL processes and maintaining post-deployment system health. Beyond writing clean code, you will ensure long-term operational excellence by embedding strict data quality checks, resolving production issues, and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation like data dictionaries and operational manuals.

[What we are looking for]

Education: Knowledge in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

Mandatory Skills:

• Foundational understanding of data engineering concepts including data modelling and ETL/ELT pipelines (academic or project-based exposure is acceptable);
• Proficiency in SQL;
• Basic working knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python;
• Demonstrated interest or coursework in cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

Advantageous Skills:

• Exposure to workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow;
• Familiarity with modern data stack tools such as dbt or Delta Lake;
• Exposure to CI/CD practices including SHIP-HATS;
• Familiarity with data governance principles and IM8 compliance standards;
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills;
• Ability to contribute across the project lifecycle from data feasibility studies to post-deployment support;
• A proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving;
• A strong sense of ownership over data quality and pipeline performance.

As part of the shortlisting process for the role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

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