Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies
Software Engineer (Data Processing and Management)
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Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable data processing applications and APIs. Build and operate data pipelines, improve system resiliency, participate in code reviews, document solutions, and prepare production-ready data for AI applications while collaborating within an Agile team.
As a software engineer in this team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable data processing and management solutions. You will have opportunities to innovate by exploring and implementing solutions to support existing products and/or build new applications/systems. You will work collaboratively within the team to deliver business value through enhanced digital solutions, with the autonomy to identify and implement the most suitable technologies to solve complex problems.
Responsibilities
- Write high-quality code with comprehensive unit, functional, and end-to-end tests.
- Design, build, and deploy applications and APIs for data processing and management.
- Develop and maintain data pipelines for efficient data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
- Participate in peer reviews, providing and incorporating constructive feedback to ensure best-practices (e.g., code styles, Git check-ins, testability, performance, and security).
- Improve system resiliency by proactively detecting, debugging, tracking, and resolving issues.
- Contribute to documentation and/or educational content for knowledge sharing and retention within the team.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to data engineering and software development.
- Prepare production-ready data for AI applications.
Requirements
- Background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in Java programming. Relevant project or internship experience will be considered for candidates with no prior working experience.
- Experience in back-end development using frameworks such as Spring Boot.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture & RESTful API design.
- Familiarity with database technologies (e.g. MSSQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with Git and Agile development methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Considerations for Senior Positions
- At least 3 years of experience in software development with a proven track record of the above qualifications.
- Experience in providing technical mentorship to junior software engineers.
- Experience in collaborating across teams to develop and deliver complex systems/products (e.g., communicating and negotiating architectural designs and technical solutions).
- Ability to lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with relational (e.g. MSSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).
- Familiarity with Git and Agile development methodologies.
- Familiarity with CI/CD processes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore Citizens will be considered.
Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies Singapore Office
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