Software Engineer (Big Data Processing)

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purposeful work

Talented colleagues

Work-life balance

Modern tech stacks

Engineering culture

Job summary

The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies is seeking talented software engineers to join a team focused on developing mission-critical products for Singapore's national security. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills and experience in web application development to design and deploy scalable data-intensive applications.

Successful candidates will work in a dynamic environment and be empowered to innovate while collaborating with skilled professionals. A background in Computer Science and 3+ years of experience is preferred.

Join CSIT to contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts national security.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience in the entire web application stack.
• Strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming and Functional Programming.
• Able to communicate technical details effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop big data analytics systems, applications, and APIs.
• Work with product and engineering managers to deliver solutions.
• Manage performance, reliability, and sustainability of systems.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming

Functional Programming

Software Engineering

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Background in Computer Science or Equivalent

Tools

Spring Boot

React

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

Oracle / PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka / Rabbit MQ

Job description

CSIT develops products to advance the national security interests of Singapore. We use our products in a wide range of use-cases, including but not limited to Counter-terrorism and Computer Network Defence. We are looking for talented software engineers to lead and build mission-critical products that identify, analyse and investigate threats.

Role

As a software engineer in a multi-disciplinary team that is responsible for mission-critical data analytics systems, you will contribute to the development of critical solutions related to national security. You create impact by designing, building, testing and deploying data-intensive web-based search applications that are scalable, extensible and maintainable. Join us to seize the opportunity to use cutting-edge technologies to protect the nation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop internal flagship big data analytics systems, applications and APIs that allow engineers and analysts to retrieve, triage and analyse information more efficiently.
• Work with product managers, engineering managers and key stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions that meet our business needs.
• Manage enterprise system performance, reliability and sustainability through software quality control and optimisation of software products and technologies.
• Explore emerging technologies and deliver proof-of-concepts to the team and senior management.
• Work with the team or independently on the following:
  • Architect solutions that can scale efficiently.
  • Write clean and maintainable code.
  • Write unit, functional and end-to-end tests.
  • Safely roll out mission-critical products that impact hundreds of analysts.
  • Identify system issues to provide timely resolution and recovery.
  • Perform system health monitoring and support patches, assist in capacity planning and performance tuning.

Requirements

• Background in computer science or equivalent.
• Candidates with 3+ years of software engineering experience in the entire web application stack will be considered for senior position.
• Strong foundation and knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming and Functional Programming paradigms.
• Familiarity with the following technologies: Spring Boot, React, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Oracle / PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka / Rabbit MQ.
• Able to communicate technical details effectively and clearly.
• Good interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills to get things done in a dynamic environment.

Why join us?

• The work is purposeful and meaningful.
• You will get to work with talented and driven people.
• We work with modern technologies and tech stacks.
• We have excellent engineering culture and work-life balance.
• We aspire for engineering and operational excellence.
• We empower to innovate.

As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore Citizens will be considered.