Senior Data Engineer (Big Data Processing)

CSIT, an agency under Singapore's Ministry of Defence, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their mission-critical data analytics systems team. The role focuses on developing and maintaining high-performance data pipelines crucial for national security operations. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies to process large datasets for threat identification, analysis, and investigation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly in building large-scale data pipelines. They should be proficient in Scala or Java and familiar with modern big data technologies like Spark, Kafka, and Hadoop. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be mentoring junior engineers and leading technical discussions.

Working at CSIT offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to Singapore's national security while working with modern technology stacks. The organization promotes an excellent engineering culture with a strong focus on work-life balance. They value innovation and provide an environment where engineers can make meaningful contributions to critical security systems.

Key responsibilities include designing scalable data pipelines, optimizing performance for low-latency and high-throughput, ensuring data integrity, and implementing best practices in data engineering. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including product managers and engineering managers, to deliver impactful data products that meet crucial business needs.

Note: This position is exclusively open to Singapore Citizens due to the sensitive nature of the work and the organization's affiliation with the Ministry of Defence.