Senior Data Engineer

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to build and enhance data pipelines on Big Data platforms and to develop data applications for streaming and batch workloads.

You will collaborate across business and technology teams, lead DevOps/DataOps efforts, and mentor junior engineers while applying data security and governance practices to deliver scalable solutions.

Join a multinational telco leader driving AI-enabled digital infrastructure, 5G, cloud and data-driven services across the globe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Data Analytics or related field.
• Knowledge of Big Data Platform such as Hadoop, mapR, Cloudera, HPE, etc.
• Hands-on programming experience in Python, PySpark, SQL, NoSQL; experience in Big Data apps and Linux shell scripting.
• Experience in Data API exposure (Spring Boot, Flask or equivalent) and web development.
• Experience with Open Source like Apache Airflow, Zeppelin Notebook for Data Exploratory Analysis.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office tools.
• Able to communicate concepts clearly to technical and non-technical staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-driven and fast learner; good technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and improve existing data pipelines on Big Data platforms (Hadoop, MapR, or equivalent).
• Build and enhance data applications for streaming and batch datasets.
• Work with Apache Airflow, Python, Spark, PySpark, Scala, Java, SQL and related tech stacks.
• Develop frontend dashboards and integrate with backend using frameworks like React, Angular, Django, FastAPI, Spring Boot.
• Perform R&D and PoC for new data solutions; ensure data security and metadata management.
• Drive data quality improvements and optimize data lake and streaming platforms.
• Lead and guide junior Data Engineers and oversee DevOps/DataOps and streaming operations.
• Design high-level and detailed designs aligned with analytics architecture principles and roadmap.
• Collaborate with business, technical, project management and operations stakeholders.

Skills

Python

PySpark

SQL

NoSQL

Data analytics

Big data architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Hadoop

MapR

Cloudera

Spark

Airflow

Zeppelin

React

Angular

Django

FastAPI

Spring Boot

Linux shell scripting

Job description

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We're building an AI-first telco for the future—connecting people, businesses and communities through trusted networks, intelligent digital services and next-generation technology.

From transforming everyday experiences in mobile, broadband, entertainment and lifestyle services to enabling enterprises with AI, 5G+, cloud, cybersecurity, data centres and digital platforms, we create the technology that powers how millions live, work and connect.

At Singtel, your work creates real impact. You'll solve meaningful challenges, shape critical digital infrastructure and help build secure, resilient and AI-enabled solutions that serve businesses, digital ecosystems and communities across the globe.

This is where BIG Possibilities become reality. Whether you're engineering intelligent networks, advancing sovereign AI cloud platforms, strengthening cybersecurity, designing seamless customer experiences or driving sustainable innovation, you'll be part of teams shaping the future of technology.

Backed by decades of expertise and driven by a culture of continuous learning and innovation, Singtel offers the scale, opportunities and support to help you grow your career while making a difference where it matters most.

How You will Make An Impact:

• Develop new and improve existing data pipeline on Big Data platform (Hadoop, mapR or equivalent)
• Build new and enhance existing data application for streaming and batch datasets
• Work on Apache Airflow on data pipeline, Python, Spark, PySpark, Scala, Java, SQL, etc for data application open sources technologies
• Responsible in developing frontend dashboards and integration to back end. Using frontend and backend API Frameworks such as React, Angular Django, FastAPI, Springboot
• Perform R&D and conduct PoC (proof-of-concept) for new data solution
• Perform metadata and data management, data security
• Drive optimization, testing and tooling to improve data quality & efficiency in data lake and streaming platform
• Lead and monitor the performance of Junior Data Engineer and providing them with practical guidance, solution validation and implementation.
• Lead and manage DevOps, DataOps and Streaming Operations (or equivalent) in Data Engineering
• Design high level & detailed design to ensure that the solution delivers to the business needs and align to the data & analytics architecture principles and roadmap
• Collaborate with different stakeholders from business, technical, project management and operation to design and implement the solution.
• Ensure best practices, frameworks and re-useable components are employed in the development project
• Ability to lead troubleshooting efforts for complex design and eliminate application issue faced by the project and operation team.
• Understand various data security standards, information security standard and to apply and adhere to the required data controls for user access

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Math, Data Analytics or related field with at least 5 years of hands-on development experience
• Knowledge in Big Data Platform such as Hadoop, mapR, Cloudera, HPE, etc
• Hands-on experience in Programming language including Python, PysSpark, SQL, noSQL, kSQL, prefer to have experience in Big Data application and Linux shell scripting
• Experience in Data API exposure (Spring Boot, Flask or equivalent) and web development
• Experience in Open Source like Apache Airflow, Zeppelin Notebook for Data Exploratory Analysis, etc
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft software e.g. Excel, Word and Power Points.
• Comfortable to work with technical and non-technical staff to explain concept and algorithms
• Good interpersonal skills
• Highly self-driven, demonstrate critical thinking, team player & fast learner
• Good technical writing skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English

Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?

Join Singtel to shape what's next and accelerate your career through meaningful work, continuous learning, and real impact.