Research Engineer I (Trust Technologies)

Aimlroles; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University’s National Centre for Research in Digital Trust (DTC) is seeking a Research Engineer to develop, deploy, and maintain backend systems and platform infrastructure for Trust Technology and related areas such as privacy and security.

You will design scalable backend services, manage data storage, and support web applications, collaborating with researchers to translate concepts into production-ready systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years industry experience accepted.
• Proficient in Java, Python, Go or C/C++, with backend framework experience.
• Experience with Linux systems and shell scripting.
• Experience developing backend services and deploying web-based apps.
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, Supabase) is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud/container environments for scalability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain backend services and platform infrastructure.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate outputs into scalable systems.
• Set up databases, storage, and backend services with proper security controls.
• Deploy and maintain web applications with authentication and access control.
• Support deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and scaling for reliable operation.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

C/C++

Backend frameworks

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years relevant experience

Tools

Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS/RHEL)

SQL databases (PostgreSQL, Supabase)

Cloud/containers (Docker, Kubernetes)

Job description

Nanyang Technological University’s National Centre for Research in Digital Trust (DTC) is a Trust Technology Research Centre to execute a national program to help put Singapore into a strong trust hub. The key objective is to support efforts to create a trusted digital environment for its people and businesses by providing businesses and consumers with greater assurance and confidence as they digitalize.

We are looking for a Research Engineer to develop, implement, deploy, and maintain backend systems and platform infrastructure for Trust Technology and related areas such as privacy and security, which are important components of digital trust platforms. The role will focus on developing secure and scalable backend services, managing data storage and user information, and supporting the deployment and operation of web-based applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain backend services and platform infrastructure to support research prototypes and digital trust applications.
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to translate research outputs into scalable and deployable system implementations.
• Set up and manage databases, storage systems, and backend services, including platforms such as Supabase, with appropriate security controls for protecting user information and sensitive data.
• Deploy and maintain web applications, including authentication, authorisation, access control, and related application security mechanisms.
• Support platform deployment, system integration, monitoring, maintenance, and scaling to ensure reliable and secure system operation.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, C/C++ or other backend development languages is required. Experience with backend development frameworks will be an advantage.
• Proficiency with working with common Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL etc. (including shell scripting) is required.
• Proficiency and experience in backend system development, API development, and deployment of web-based applications is required.
• Proficiency in installing, configuring, and using SQL databases is required. Experience with backend and database platforms such as PostgreSQL, Supabase, or other cloud-based data services will be an advantage.
• Experience in deploying and maintaining applications in cloud-based or containerised environments, and supporting system scalability and availability, will be advantageous.
• Experience in implementing authentication, authorisation, access control, and security mechanisms for web applications and backend services will be advantageous.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU