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Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies

Software Engineer (Data Discovery and Operations)

Permanent
Closing on 30 Mar 2027

What the role is

As a Software Engineer, you will join a multidisciplinary product development team that plays a crucial role in enabling data discovery and facilitating data-driven decision-marking. Your team will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing technical data solutions to streamline data search and discovery, enable seamless exploration and utilization of data assets, and support data sensemaking for decision-making. In this role, you will need a strong foundation in software engineering and contribute across the full technology stack, from building data processing pipelines to developing backend data services and front-end interfaces. Your role will also involve adopting state-of-the-art technologies, including AI components, as part of the technical solution.

What you will be working on

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications and/or data pipelines • Source, evaluate, and integrate state-of-the-art technologies into applications and/or data pipelines • Debug and resolve bugs and performance issues • Participate in code and design reviews to enhance code quality and software architecture • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to software and data engineering • Communicate technical solutions effectively to diverse stakeholders

What we are looking for

• Background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field • 2 years of experience in application development Strong proficiency in Python, Java, and JavaScript programming languages • Familiarity with ReactJS/TypeScript and Spring Boot • Experience with microservice architecture, and REST API design and integration • Familiarity with relational (e.g. MSSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB), and search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch) • Familiarity with Git and Agile development methodologies Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Nice-to-haves • Experience with cloud-native infrastructure (such as Docker, Kubernetes container infrastructure) • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines • Experience with using Generative AI technologies and frameworks such as LangChain • Experience with using Tableau 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 30 Mar 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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