Job Description

What the role is:At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences. Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport. Sport Singapore is constantly on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about what they do. Anchored in our values of Passion for Sport, Strength through Teamwork and Care for People, we believe in working and playing, not just as a team, but as a family.What you will be working on:You will work with athletes, sporting teams, coaches, sport scientists, and engage in hardware and software development to exploit every possible gain that technology can bring to the performance of Singapore\'s elite sport/athletes. Service Delivery \xe2\x80\xa2 Move ideas for sport performance enhancement into technology prototypes quickly. This involves software development and integration \xe2\x80\xa2 Integrate different software systems to allow for holistic measurements and visualisations of data to serve sport performance enhancement objectives. Sport scientists, coaches and athletes must be able to easily use these systems, visualise data in real-time, if possible, gain insights from the data collected, and thereafter use the insights to improve on their training and competition strategies \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide high-quality, sport-specific, evidence-based, and performance-focused services to address issues identified by coaches, athletes and sport scientists via the development and utility of Sport Technology. Research & Development \xe2\x80\xa2 Undertake R&D focused on strategic requirements and targeted issues that will enhance medal winning opportunities through Sport Technology. Education \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and deliver educational materials to educate coaches, athletes, and students on the utility of Sport Technology to enhance training and performance \xe2\x80\xa2 Teach and mentor fellow peers, interns and trainees in the development and utility of Sport Technology. Capability Development \xe2\x80\xa2 Identify knowledge gaps and resources to bridge these technology gaps \xe2\x80\xa2 Create opportunities to grow the pool of Sport Technology expertise in Singapore \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop partnerships with technology industries and institutes of higher learning to co-create technological solutions that would contribute to the enhancement of training and competition monitoring, and performance enhancement for Singapore\'s elite sports/athletes.What we are looking for:We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service to stakeholders and the community. This individual should be a sport advocate through living an active lifestyle and staying active. In addition, an ideal candidate should possess the following: \xe2\x80\xa2 Background in Science/Engineering/Computer Science or related specialty \xe2\x80\xa2 Hands-on knowledge in the following areas: o Software development using different languages (e.g., C, C++, Python, RUST, Scalar, MySQL o Proficient in database management, particularly with MySQL o Experience with cloud technologies and cloud infrastructure design o Swift, React, Java, JavaScript for application development is a bonus. \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to design, develop and maintain robust cloud services to construct a repository and automate data flows between databases and dashboards. \xe2\x80\xa2 Understanding of other sport science disciplines such as physiology, nutrition, psychology, and strength & conditioning is desirable. \xe2\x80\xa2 Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, effective negotiation, and consultation skills, open and dedicated to engaging in respectful and effective relationship building with stakeholders from diverse sports and backgrounds The level of offer will commensurate with applicants\' experience and track records.About Sport Singapore:Why We Do What We Do? Simply because we believe that everyone can live better through sport. At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences. Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport.

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