Technology Associate Programme - Data Engineering

[What the Role is]

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 where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.

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 Data Engineering TAP is]

Data Engineers build trust by unlocking data's full potential and transforming public service delivery for citizens and businesses at scale.

As a Data Engineer, you will play an integral role in designing trustworthy data systems, pioneering modern technologies, and building lasting data capabilities that form a resilient foundation for a more responsive, data-literate and citizen-centric government. The work spans several key areas.

• Reliable data at every stage. We design and maintain the pipelines, platforms and infrastructure that keep data flowing reliably across the whole data lifecycle, from ingestion through to consumption. That reliability is what the quality of every downstream insight and service depends on.
• Scalable foundations for data products. We build the infrastructure and components that let data products grow without breaking, designing systems that stay maintainable, performant and adaptable as needs evolve across teams and agencies.
• Connecting data to decisions. We bridge the gap between raw data and real outcomes. Through sound data modelling, governance and Data Ops practices, we make sure the right data reaches the right people in a form that is accurate, timely and trustworthy.

Through the Technology Associate Programme (TAP), you will build a strong foundation in Data Engineering by working alongside experienced Data Engineers and solving real data problems for the benefit of our citizens. Structured rotations, mentorship and hands-on project experience will deepen your technical craft, build your confidence and expose you to different problem spaces across the Whole-of-Government.

Whether you're modelling data, engineering ingestion and transformation pipelines, embedding data quality and governance, or exploring how AI can create self-detecting, self-healing and self-optimising pipelines, you will contribute meaningfully while building the reusable platforms and reference architectures that raise the standard of data engineering across government.

[What can you expect from TAP]

• Embark your tech career in Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, Data Science, Software, Design or Product Management.
• Look forward to job rotations during your three-year TAP journey
• Form camaraderie with TAPpers from your cohort
• Gain valuable exposure through strategic engagements and impactful public service projects
• Receive extensive training and team up with domain experts to solve nationwide problems
• Become an effective leader through leadership trainings and engagements with Senior Leaders

[What we are looking out for]

• You are a Singapore citizen or Singaporean Permanent Resident
• Graduating from university or with less than one year of work experience and able to commence work in 2027
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
• Proficiency in query languages such as SQL.
• Exposure to cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Good understanding of system design, data structure and algorithms, data modelling, data access, and data storage.
• Curiosity and a genuine willingness to learn new domains.
• Inclination to work in a collaborative, fast-moving Agile environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to a diverse audience.
• Critical and systems thinking, approaching problems with curiosity rather than accepting them at face value.

Successful applicants will be contacted on the next steps, and this may take 3-4 weeks due to large volume of applications. *Applicants may apply for a maximum of two TAP positions in each cycle.

For more information, please visit go.gov.sg/tap

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe it is key to innovation.

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers