Software Engineer (Data Discovery and Operations)

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) in Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary product development team. This role involves designing and implementing technical data solutions and adopting state-of-the-art technologies, including AI components. Candidates must have a strong foundation in software engineering and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, and JavaScript. Familiarity with modern frameworks like ReactJS and Spring Boot is crucial. Only Singapore Citizens will be considered for this position.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in application development.
• Familiarity with microservice architecture and REST API design.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality applications and/or data pipelines.
• Evaluate and integrate state‑of‑the‑art technologies.
• Participate in code and design reviews.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

ReactJS/TypeScript

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Tableau

Job description

As a Software Engineer, you will join a multidisciplinary product development team that plays a crucial role in enabling data discovery and facilitating data‑driven decision‑making. Your team will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing technical data solutions to streamline data search and discovery, enable seamless exploration and utilization of data assets, and support sense‑making for decision‑making. You will need a strong foundation in software engineering and contribute across the full technology stack, from building data processing pipelines to developing backend data services and front‑end interfaces. The role will also involve adopting state‑of‑the‑art technologies, including AI components, as part of the technical solution.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality applications and/or data pipelines.
• Source, evaluate, and integrate state‑of‑the‑art technologies into applications and/or data pipelines.
• Debug and resolve bugs and performance issues.
• Participate in code and design reviews to enhance code quality and software architecture.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to software and data engineering.
• Communicate technical solutions effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in application development.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, and JavaScript programming languages.
• Familiarity with ReactJS/TypeScript and Spring Boot.
• Experience with microservice architecture, and REST API design and integration.
• Familiarity with relational (e.g., MSSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB), and search engines (e.g., Elasticsearch).
• Familiarity with Git and Agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice‑to‑haves

• Experience with cloud‑native infrastructure (such as Docker, Kubernetes container infrastructure).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Generative AI technologies and frameworks such as LangChain.
• Experience with Tableau.

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.