Lead/Senior Engineering Consultant - Data Engineering
GovTech Singapore is seeking a Lead Data Engineering Consultant to drive digital transformation across the public sector. The role involves architecting secure, scalable cloud-based data systems and advising agencies on complex data strategies. You will lead technical implementations, establish best practices, and mentor teams within a collaborative consulting environment. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to influence large-scale government infrastructure.
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Experience
10+ years
Function
Consulting
Work mode
Hybrid, Singapore
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
GovTech Singapore is seeking a Lead Data Engineering Consultant to drive digital transformation across the public sector. The role involves architecting secure, scalable cloud-based data systems and advising agencies on complex data strategies. You will lead technical implementations, establish best practices, and mentor teams within a collaborative consulting environment. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to influence large-scale government infrastructure.
TAL's take
Strong mission-critical role within a national digital agency, requires deep expertise and strategic leadership, though not a private sector tier-1 tech firm.
Very well-defined responsibilities, clear stack requirements, and explicitly articulated consulting scope.
Must haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or IT
- 10+ years of experience in data engineering or cloud infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Proficiency in Python, Java, Scala, and SQL
- Experience with orchestration frameworks and DevOps tools
- Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and privacy
Tools and skills
About the company
Government agency driving national digital transformation; highly respected public sector entity but not a private tech unicorn.