Job Description

What the role is:
About GovTech
The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore's Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government's capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.
At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions.
GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do.
Play a part in Singapore's vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!
Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.
What you will be working on:
About the Role
As a Data Engineering Trainee, you'll gain hands-on experience in building and maintaining the data infrastructure that powers Singapore's digital government initiatives. This role offers exposure to modern data engineering practices, from designing data pipelines to implementing analytics solutions that support evidence-based policy making across government agencies.
In this position, you'll work alongside experienced data engineers to develop scalable data systems, automate data workflows, and ensure data quality across various government datasets. From addressing whole-of-government data challenges to developing centralised solutions that maximise impact across agencies, you'll contribute to projects that transform how government leverages data for better public service delivery.
Key Responsibilites:
Data Pipeline Development & Management

• Support the design and implementation of ETL/ELT pipelines that process data from multiple government sources and systems.

• Assist in building automated data workflows using tools such as Apache Airflow, Python, and cloud-based data services.

• Help maintain data quality checks and monitoring systems to ensure accuracy and reliability of government datasets.

• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to deploy and manage data storage solutions and computing resources.

• Assist in implementing data security measures and access controls in compliance with government data protection standards.

• Help optimise database performance and troubleshoot data processing issues.

Collaboration & Learning

• Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to understand data requirements and deliver appropriate solutions.

• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing sessions with the data engineering team.

• Support training sessions and workshops to help government officers understand and utilise data tools effectively.

What we are looking for:
Required Qualifications:
Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Statistics, or related technical field.
Basic programming experience in Python, SQL, or similar languages used in data processing.
Understanding of database concepts and experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar).
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
About Government Technology Agency:
The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore's Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government's capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions. GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. Play a part in Singapore's vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today! Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

Skills Required