As a software engineer in a multi-disciplinary team that is responsible for mission-critical data analytics systems, you will contribute to the development of critical solutions related to national security. You create impact by designing, building, testing and deploying data-intensive web-based search applications that are scalable, extensible and maintainable. Join us to seize the opportunity to use cutting-edge technologies to protect the nation.

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies
Software Engineer (Big Data Processing)
Permanent
Closing on 15 Jan 2027What the role is
What you will be working on
• Design and develop internal flagship big data analytics systems, applications and APIs that allow engineers and analysts to retrieve, triage and analyse information more efficiently
• Work with product managers, engineering managers and key stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions that meet our business needs
• Manage enterprise system performance, reliability and sustainability through software quality control and optimisation of software products and technologies
• Explore emerging technologies and deliver proof-of-concepts to the team and senior management
• Work with the team or independently on the following:
(1) Architect solutions that can scale efficiently
(2) Write clean and maintainable code
(3) Write unit, functional and end-to-end tests
(4) Safely roll out mission-critical products that impact hundreds of analysts
(5) Identify system issues to provide timely resolution and recovery|
(6) Perform system health monitoring and support patches, assist in capacity planning and performance tuning
What we are looking for
• Background in computer science or equivalent
• 3+ years of software engineering experience in the entire web application stack will be considered for senior position
• Strong foundation and knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming and Functional Programming paradigms
• Familiarity with the following technologies: Spring Boot, React, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Oracle / PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka / Rabbit MQ
• Able to communicate technical details effectively and clearly
• Good interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills to get things done in a dynamic environment
As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore Citizens will be considered.
About your application process
This job is closing on 15 Jan 2027.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies or the wider Public Service.
About Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies
The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies is the lead digital technology agency in the Ministry of Defence, and a member of the Defence Technology Community. Our technical focus areas include Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, and Cloud Infrastructure and Services. We conduct applied research and develop customised digital solutions to support national missions such as cyber defence and counter-terrorism.
Please visit our website (https://www.csit.gov.sg/) for more info on what we do, for scholarship/internship/career opportunities and more!
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