Software Engineer (Big Data Processing)

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency in Singapore seeks a software engineer to contribute to mission-critical data analytics systems. The role involves designing and developing web-based applications while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance national security. Candidates should have a strong foundation in software engineering principles and a knack for innovative problem-solving, supported by a culture of excellence and work-life balance.

Benefits

Meaningful and purposeful work

Talented and driven team

Modern technologies and tech stacks

Excellent engineering culture and work-life balance

Empowerment to innovate

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience in the entire web application stack considered for senior position.
• Strong knowledge of mentioned technologies is essential.
• Ability to communicate technical details effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analytics systems, applications and APIs for national security.
• Work with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
• Manage performance and reliability of enterprise systems.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming

Functional Programming

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree 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:
• (1) Architect solutions that can scale efficiently
• (2) Write clean and maintainable code
• (3) Write unit, functional and end-to-end tests
• (4) Safely roll out mission-critical products that impact hundreds of analysts
• (5) Identify system issues to provide timely resolution and recovery
• (6) Perform system health monitoring and support patches, assist in capacity planning and performance tuning

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree 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.