Systems Analyst (3D Data Engineer)

URA Urban Redevelopment Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

URA Urban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore, is seeking a Systems Analyst (Data Engineer) to design, build and maintain data pipelines that unify geospatial and urban planning data from multiple sources. You will process 2D/3D GIS, BIM and CAD data for enterprise platforms and analytics.

You will implement data quality checks, collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, and deploy solutions across cloud and on-premise environments using APIs and modern DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Strong data engineering experience with ETL/ELT, data modelling and databases.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL to develop, automate and optimise data pipelines.
• Experience with geospatial data concepts and GIS tools.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring).
• Ability to translate business and technical requirements into reliable data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated data pipelines for acquiring, ingesting, transforming, integrating and publishing 2D/3D geospatial datasets.
• Develop and maintain data models, databases and ETL workflows.
• Process, transform and convert 2D/3D geospatial datasets (GIS, BIM, CAD) for integration with enterprise platforms.
• Implement data quality checks, monitoring and error-handling processes.
• Develop and integrate data solutions across cloud and on‑premise environments using APIs and integration tech.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on data architecture and solution design.

Skills

Python programming

Data engineering

SQL

ETL/ELT

Geospatial data

Cloud infrastructure

DevOps practices

APIs

ArcGIS

Docker

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcPy

FME

PostGIS

Databricks

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

[What the role is] About Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore’s land use planning and conservation authority. Our mission is to make Singapore a great city to live, work and play. We plan and facilitate the physical development of Singapore, in partnership with agencies and the community, to create a vibrant, sustainable and cosmopolitan city of distinction.

About Urban Planning & Design Technology Centre of Excellence (URBEX) Over the years, URA has spearheaded efforts to strengthen urban planning and design workflows through the application of urban science, geospatial and data analytics, modelling and simulation (M&S), and AI technologies. In 2022, URA was designated as the Whole-of-Government (WOG) Urban Planning & Design Technology Centre of Excellence (URBEX), to lead the planning and design sector in building up these strategic capabilities.

About Design and Planning Lab (DPLab) The Design & Planning Lab (DPLab) is a multi-disciplinary team in URA which drives URBEX efforts. In recognition of our work, URA was conferred the Excellence Award for ePlanner at Geospatial World Forum 2026, recognising URBEX’s exemplary usage of geospatial tools and solutions in Smart City and Urban Planning. In 2024, URA received the 2024 Esri Special Achievement in Geographic Information System (GIS) Award for demonstrating vision, leadership and innovation in the use of GIS technology, as well as the Esri Singapore GeoInnovation Award for being amongst Singapore’s most progressive organisations in the use of geospatial solutions to transform the future. Our flagship product, ePlanner (a web-based geospatial platform that brings digital planning tools to WOG) also won the Excellence Award at the Singapore Public Service’s Science, Technology and Engineering Conference 2024. In DPLab, you will work alongside talented individuals with expertise in wide-ranging domains including data policy, governance, strategy and engineering, product strategy, business analysis, software engineering, cloud engineering, urban design technologies, data science, AI/Machine Learning, and M&S. You will also work closely with planners, architects, and policymakers to co-create digital solutions that contribute to enhancing the liveability, sustainability and resilience of our city-state.

[What you will be working on] As Systems Analyst (Data Engineer), you will develop and maintain data pipelines and workflows that bring together geospatial and other urban planning datasets from multiple sources, including the processing, transformation and integration of 2D and 3D geospatial data, ensuring that reliable, up-to-date information is readily available to support urban planning applications, visualisation and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated data pipelines and workflows for acquiring, ingesting, transforming, integrating and publishing 2D/3D geospatial and urban planning datasets
• Develop and maintain data models, databases and ETL workflows using Python, SQL and other data engineering tools
• Process, transform and convert 2D/3D geospatial datasets, including GIS, BIM and CAD data, for integration with enterprise geospatial platforms and 3D applications
• Implement data quality checks, monitoring and error-handling processes to ensure data quality, reliability and availability
• Develop and integrate data solutions across cloud and on-premise environments using APIs and other integration technologies
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on data architecture and solution design, engineering, deployment DevOps, troubleshooting, documentation and continuous improvement of data workflows

What we are looking for

• Knowledge Understanding of data architecture and management, including data storage, metadata, data quality, governance, security and lifecycle management.
• Understanding of geospatial data concepts, including coordinate systems, spatial data formats, 2D/3D geometry and interoperability between geospatial platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, software engineering and DevOps practices, including version control, testing, deployment, CI/CD and monitoring.
• Skills Strong hands-on experience in data engineering, including ETL/ELT, data modelling, relational databases, pipeline development, query and performance optimisation.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL to develop, automate and optimise data pipelines for processing, transforming, validating and integrating datasets, including 2D/3D geospatial data.
• Experience in systems integration using APIs, database connections and other data exchange mechanisms across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Experience with geospatial and ArcGIS technologies and workflows (e.g. ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcPy, FME, PostGIS, Arcade, Attribute Rules, Parcel Fabric, Workflow Manager, Data Review, Knowledge Graph), processing 2D/3D GIS, BIM and CAD datasets, and familiarity with 3D geospatial data formats and standards (e.g. OBJ, IFC, CityGML, Multipatch, SLPK, OGC).
• Experience with cloud and data platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Databricks) and DevOps tools and workflows (e.g. Git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
• Familiarity with system administration and scripting in Windows or Unix/Linux environments, monitoring tools (e.g. Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, Splunk) and Agile development practices (e.g. Jira, Kanban boards, Confluence).
• Ability to translate business and technical requirements into reliable, secure, scalable solutions, troubleshoot issues, document technical designs and collaborate effective with multidisciplinary teams.
• Attitude Proactive, analytical and resourceful in solving technical challenges and driving improvements.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a commitment to data quality, efficiency and maintainability.
• Curious and committed to continuous learning, embracing new technologies and evolving requirements.

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