OVERVIEW

The Information Programme Centre at DSTA develops cutting-edge software solutions to defend against information threats propagating on online platforms, such as disinformation, deep fakes and terrorist propaganda.
We are seeking motivated and innovative individuals to join our team in developing data driven applications to sense-make the online landscape, detect and analyse hostile information campaigns, curb fake news, propaganda and other information threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Design: Translate complex use cases into robust solution designs and detailed technical specifications.
• Application Development: Develop applications and processing pipelines for multi-modal analysis of open-source data
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance and evolve software applications to provide a seamless user experience and support in achieving mission-critical objectives.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including those from the areas of infrastructure and cybersecurity, to ensure successful project delivery.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field such as Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency in software engineering with experience in Java, Python or other modern programming languages.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in GIT source code management.
• Expertise in software design principles, including code modularity and maintainability.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Web technologies and languages (e.g. React, JavaScript, Typescript, Node, Redux)
• Containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker and Kubernetes)
• Stream processing technologies (e.g. Kafka)
• Database technologies e.g. ElasticSearch, MS SQL
• Graph databases (e.g. Neo4j)
• Applied Machine Learning for Computer Vision or Natural Language Processing

EXPERIENCE:

0 ~ 5 years

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Solution Design: Translate complex use cases into robust solution designs and detailed technical specifications.
• Application Development: Develop applications and processing pipelines for multi-modal analysis of open-source data
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance and evolve software applications to provide a seamless user experience and support in achieving mission-critical objectives.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including those from the areas of infrastructure and cybersecurity, to ensure successful project delivery