Data Scientist - A26232

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.

If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you.

Co-Development Business Unit is hiring for Data Scientist

You will work in Singapore Government Agencies

Internal Code: A26232

This is a fixed term contract role. The engagement is 36 months.

What will you do?

As a data scientist at HDB, you will work with us to solve challenging business problems and develop effective data-based solutions that enable us to deliver quality and affordable housing. Our data science team prides itself at problem-solving at the highest level and partnering with our business groups to deliver high quality data solutions that hit the mark for our business groups.

The HDB AI and Data Department (AIDA) sets the standards of excellence for artificial intelligence at the agency. Our team comprises of seasoned data science practitioners tasked with solving the most challenging business problems of the agency. By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic team that's always learning and always challenging ourselves to do our best for the public good.

• Serve as a core contributing member of challenging and strategic data science projects undertaken by AIDA. You will engage in high impact problem-solving exercises, assist in the selection and implementation of algorithms, support project management efforts, fand be responsible for the correctness, efficiency, and integrity of your team's solutions.
• Contribute to the team’s technical workflow, processes, and methods. You will be responsible for organizing your team’s efforts, uplifting overall practices where possible, and reviewing the work of your peers to ensure high standards and conformity to best practice.
• Engage key stakeholders from IT and business units to co-create high-impact and high value solutions for HDB. This involves frequent engagement and building of effective partnerships with technical units like system project leaders and data engineers, and our business units.
• Stay at the cutting edge of data science innovations by actively surveying the DSAI landscape and consistently uplifting your technical proficiency.

What are we looking for?

• 3+ years of active data science work with a reputable employer.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• High proficiency in problem-solving for data science (e.g., with suitable frameworks like MECE, root cause analysis, etc.).
• Familiarity in MLOps as a framework, with strong experience of end-to-end model development and deployment in the cloud (e.g., AWS).
• Seasoned in the theory and execution of deep learning algorithms and architectures (e.g., transformer models, reinforcement learning), AI Engineering (e.g., neural embeddings, LLM models, building of GenAI systems with frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph, vector databases, EDD, etc.), optimization, statistical modelling, and multi-criteria decision analysis.
• Experience with data engineering for data science (e.g., ELT concepts, structured table transformation experience, database technologies, etc)
• Strong team player
• Superb communication and visualization abilities.
• Strong programming and development skills in Python (and accompanying frameworks), R, SQL, Shell scripting

What do we offer in return?

Competitive Compensation: Market competitive salary and variable performance bonus aligned to your skills, impact, and contribution. 

Benefits: Outpatient medical, specialist medical coverage and generous customisable flexi benefits, or flexi allowance; life and health insurance, thoughtful perks like special occasions “red packet” and CNY goodies, etc. 

Employee Wellness: Support for your physical, mental, and overall well-being through year-round initiatives. 

Growth & Development: Learning programmes, certification support, and a dedicated staff development budget. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”) 

Career Progression: Structured career pathways that enable you to grow along a technical/domain expert track or a leadership track. 

Competency Framework: A structured and practical framework to support you to develop, perform, and succeed. 

Flexible Work Arrangement: Staff may choose to work flexi-place, flexi-time, and flexi-load based on existing framework 

Why you'll love working with us? 

If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts and be surrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. We believe your success is our success. 

Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further? Please be in touch with our team for an initial chat.

Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. 

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