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MINDEF

Principal Engineer

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing on 24 Dec 2024

What the role is

You provide engineering guidance and technical leadership for the product teams.

What you will be working on

On this, you guide engineering decision-making, drive the architecture of complex software systems, and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices. You also provide effective mentorship, and look after the development of your team of engineers. Your challenge lies in understanding the existing and upcoming software development/ production environment and tools, and understanding MINDEF/SAF’s frameworks so as to ensure all products and tools developed adhere to the organisation’s standards.

What we are looking for

You must have a tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Data Science, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, or related field, preferably with 5 years’ relevant work experience developing software. You should demonstrate a high level of technical expertise. Possession of excellent interpersonal and communication skills is essential. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.