Software Engineer (Data Services and Applications), Information

at  DSTA Defence Science Technology Agency

OVERVIEW

The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) brings you to the forefront of cybersecurity, digital transformation and engineering. From working on software development and systems integration to unmanned technologies and artificial intelligence, you can have an impact on Singapore’s defence.
Achieve your fullest potential with opportunities to build your technical expertise and hone your competencies in diverse domains. You can also expect an immersive learning experience, where you will work with bright minds and collaborate with global industry experts.
DSTA is recognised as one of the top 10 employers in the Engineering & IT sector, where our engineers and IT professionals work alongside procurement specialists to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities for Singapore’s peace and security.

OPPORTUNITY

DSTA’s Information Programme Centre develops and delivers solutions to defend Singapore’s Digital Space. These solutions support critical 24/7 operations through the collection, aggregation and dissemination of data from various systems. We are looking for motivated individuals to implement these automated data services, as well as develop specialised solutions that will ensure the efficiency,
robustness and availability of these services.

The role will require you to:

• Develop data pipelines designed to efficiently collect, aggregate and disseminate data to and from various systems
• Develop algorithms to automatically detect and address issues with these data pipelines
• Design, document and implement APIs that will expose aggregated data to various data consumers
• Collaborate with various data producers and consumers to understand their requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field, or relevant technical experience.
• Software engineering experience in Java, C++ or another object-oriented language.
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Fluent in GIT source code control.
• Fluent in software design, code modularity and maintainability.
• Understanding of basic computer networking
• Experience in one of more of the following:
• Containerisation technologies e.g. Docker and Kubernetes
• Stream processing technologies e.g. Kafka
• Database technologies e.g. ElasticSearch, MS SQL
• Software design and development in a test-driven environment (e.g. Parasoft, Fortifiy, Webinspect)
• Basic Linux scripting (in Bash or Shell)

EXPERIENCE:

0 ~ 5 years

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Develop data pipelines designed to efficiently collect, aggregate and disseminate data to and from various systems
• Develop algorithms to automatically detect and address issues with these data pipelines
• Design, document and implement APIs that will expose aggregated data to various data consumers
• Collaborate with various data producers and consumers to understand their requirement