Data Engineer (Public Sector)

• 1-year contract, renewable
• Government project
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Junior to senior roles available

Responsibilities: 

As a Data Engineer on DXD's Data Programme, you will architect and develop infrastructure to support modern data science and machine learning applications. You will also partner actively with policy and business divisions to support digital transformation efforts through the use of Data and AI methods. You will be expected to:

• Take full ownership of end-to-end data systems and architecture development, integrating databases, backend services, DevOps and cloud infrastructure as required to achieve organisational objectives
• Develop data systems and supporting infrastructure, including database administration, ETL pipelining, and analytics tools for use cases across the ecosystem
• Develop infrastructure and applications in accordance with modern cloud technology, ensuring reusability, scalability and security
• Work cross-functionally with Product Managers, Data Scientists and Users with a strong sense of ownership to ensure that products developed meet user needs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience with data systems and architecture development, encompassing database systems, backend, DevOps and infrastructure development with care for reusability, scalability and security considerations
• Experience with developing and administering production-grade databases and data pipelines
• Experience with frontend development is a plus
• Experience with data science and machine learning applications is a plus
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Passion towards working for public good with interest in the education domain in particular