Snr Analyst, Data Product Development, Data Office, SPR

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Service Division invites applications for a Data Engineer to support the Data Office in shaping Singapore’s HR data analytics across the public service. You will contribute to a modern data platform, enabling governance, analytics, and AI-enabled insights for policy and programme design.

You will work within an Agile team, maintain data pipelines, ensure data quality, and collaborate with HR system owners to drive data-driven decision making across agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience with HR data management and data quality concepts.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; building data pipelines in cloud environments.
• Experience with HR enterprise systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday) a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS/Azure/Google) advised.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modernise a whole-of-government HR data platform.
• Handle BAU operations, monitoring, incidents, and data quality checks.
• Collaborate with upstream/downstream owners to resolve data issues.
• Support testing via UAT plans and change requests.
• Design scalable data pipelines using medallion lakehouse principles.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data pipelines

Stakeholder management

Project management

Problem solving

Cloud services

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

What the role is:

The Data Office champions the overall HR data strategy for the whole-of-government and PSD. We are responsible for end-to-end solutioning to allow PSD to use data effectively in developing its policies and programmes, as well as to drive adoption and evolution of HR data analytics across the public service. To achieve this, the team leads initiatives to refresh and refine existing practices and approaches to HR data analytics, encompassing the full spectrum of activities across the data lifecycle, including an enterprise-wide data strategy, governance, analysis, collection, management, engineering, operations and advice.

What you will be working on:

The successful candidate will join the Data Engineering team, supporting the maintenance of an existing whole-of-government Public Officer data platform and the development a modernised replacement. This central platform facilitates data exchange between HR systems and downstream applications, consolidating and harmonising data from various sources before distributing it to relevant applications. There are plans to include more analytics or AI features and services in the new version. The new platform is designed to serve a broad range of use cases — from operational data exchange and analytical reporting and intelligence using AI and machine learning applications. Working within an Agile development framework, the role encompasses:

• BAU Operations and Enhancements to an Existing Platform
• Manage day-to-day platform operations, including system monitoring, incident response, and data quality checks across ingestion and processing pipelines
• Partner with upstream system and downstream owners to investigate and resolve data errors, map harmonisation requirements, and maintain data integrity across the architecture
• Support system enhancements by reviewing Change Requests and Service Requests, developing UAT plans, and coordinating testing across operational workstreams
• Review existing workflows and design, develop, and implement automation processes to enhance operational efficiency. Optimize existing automation scripts and Power Automate workflows for routine tasks including data investigations, validation, patching, and operational data processing.
• Manage audit queries and ensure compliance with relevant governance frameworks and data management standards
• Development of a Modernised Data Platform
• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines on a new data platform, applying medallion data lakehouse architecture principles to ensure clear data lineage and traceability
• Translate business and data requirements into clear data specifications and functional designs — covering data models, pipeline logic, and API requirements — to guide developers in building solutions that enable downstream consumers across operational systems, analytical tools, and AI applications to access governed, consumption-ready data. A working understanding of how these technical components function will be an advantage.
• Support the preparation and design of standardised datasets for consumers’ needs, and contribute to technical design reviews covering schema design, pipeline logic, and data access controls
• Engage with stakeholders — including business users, data and system engineers, IT vendors, business analysts, and system owners — to capture requirements and translate them into comprehensive data specifications
• Provide inputs to strategic planning and modernisation initiatives for the platform where relevant

What we are looking for:

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, collaborative teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service. If you share our passion in shaping Singapore’s future with a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us.

• [Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgement] Ability to examine complex problems and propose possible solutions, demonstrating good problem solving and root cause identification skills.
• [Working Effectively with Stakeholders] Strong communications and stakeholder management skills, adept at exploring issues from a user-centric perspective and contributing to a collaborative working environment.
• [Project Management] Good project management skills to effectively manage project milestones, timeline and drive initiatives.
• [HR Data Management] Keen interest in HR data management and good understanding of data management and data quality concepts. Familiarity with HR processes will be an added advantage.
• [Experience in HR Enterprise Systems] Prior experience in enterprise systems in HR (SAP, Oracle, Workday) or knowledge in AWS / Microsoft / Google cloud services will be an added advantage. Applicants with no prior experience are still welcome to apply.
• [Technical Skills] Proficiency in Python and SQL, with hands‑on experience developing data pipelines in a cloud data platform environment.

Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year contract in the first instance.

About Public Service Division

The Public Service Division (PSD) stewards a trusted Singapore Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore. Our 4 key roles include:

• Developing a flourishing and diverse workforce by supporting our public officers' continual growth of skills and creating meaningful careers
• Developing a forward-looking and inspiring community of leaders who are united, resilient, and anchored in public service values and ethos
• Building future-ready public sector organisations by steering and supporting transformation of our organisations and catalysing innovations for organisations to work more effectively
• Driving good governance, values and excellence to safeguard the integrity and reputation of the Public Service and uphold the trust of citizens

Why Join Us

When you join PSD, you become part of a community that learns together and cares for one another. We look out for your well‑being and partner you in your career growth. Being in the business of developing People and driving transformation makes our work deeply Purposeful. What you do will impact our public officers and agencies, and in turn make a difference to Singapore and Singaporeans. If you share our passion in reimagining Possibilities and pushing boundaries to shape a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us!People, Our Pride | Service, Our Pledge | Integrity, Our Core | Excellence, Our Quest |