Job Description

What the role is:At HTX, our vision is to exponentially impact Singapore\'s safety and security, ensuring a safer and more resilient future for all. Our mission drives us towards force multiplying our Home Team through scientific and technological breakthroughs, and secure Singapore\'s future by empowering our frontlines and enhancing public safety. Joining HTX means becoming part of a dynamic team committed to these critical goals, where your work as a Data Engineer will directly contribute to these efforts. In this role, you\'ll have the opportunity to develop and refine workflows for diverse data types, ensuring efficient processing, expanding the data infrastructure, and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our nation. If you\'re passionate about making an impact that truly matters, HTX is the place for you.What you will be working on:The job-holder will collaborate with various teams (within HTX and across Home Teams) and is responsible to: a. Work with external agencies and/or Home Team Departments (HTDs) to bring in the necessary data through proper technical interface agreements. b. Build and manage data ingestion and processing pipelines to collect, clean, harmonise, merge and consolidate data sources for analysis, machine learning and visualisation purposes. c. Build scalable and data-driven products and assist with data-related technical issues d. Participate in the application of machine learning/AI techniques to various problem statements. e. Keep abreast of technological advances in Big Data Technologies, database designs & architecture and government policies & recommendations.What we are looking for:

• Bachelor\'s / Master\'s degree in STEM disciplines. \xe2\x80\xa2 Applicants with system architecture design and product deployment experience will be considered for more senior positions. \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong understanding in one or more of the following areas: o Proficiency in the following technologies: \xef\x82\xa7 Database design and operations (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) \xef\x82\xa7 Big Data technologies (e.g., Apache Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) \xef\x82\xa7 ETL and orchestration tools (e.g., Apache NiFi, Talend, Airflow) \xef\x82\xa7 Cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) \xef\x82\xa7 Version Control (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab) o Knowledge on data repository concepts (e.g., Data Mart, Data Warehouse, Data Lake) o Data modelling and schema design \xe2\x80\xa2 Familiar with one of more of these languages: Python, Scala and Java \xe2\x80\xa2 Understand clean code practices and application of appropriate software design pattern All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement. #LI-JW1

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX):HTX is the world\'s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore\'s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team\'s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.

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