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title: 'Software Engineer (Corporate Data Tech) at Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies'
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# Software Engineer (Corporate Data Tech) at Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies

- **Company:** Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies
- **Location:** Singapore
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/csit/57085f7f-21e1-4b9f-ba1c-768afaf745f9

## Job description

We are looking for talented Software Engineers to join a product team dedicated to building digital products that enhance organizational effectiveness and drive workforce productivity. In this role, you will design and deliver robust, scalable enterprise applications that manage corporate data end-to-end from ingestion through to serving that data to internal business consumers and applications. This role also includes the opportunity to deliver enterprise applications that leverage AI to harness corporate data, unlocking insights, new efficiencies and boosting productivity across the organization.

Our product teams build cloud-native web applications that integrate with enterprise systems of record and other business applications. Our teams adopt an agile delivery approach, with a strong focus on building user-centric digital products that address real business needs.

## Responsibilities

- Design and build full-stack applications using AI coding tools throughout the SDLC and hands-on development.
- Build reliable APIs and integrations that connect digital products to enterprise systems.
- Deliver high-quality, and maintainable code.
- Write and maintain technical documentation (e.g. ADRs and RFCs).
- Build CI/CD pipelines and ensure application observability through logging, metrics and monitoring.
- Actively contribute to iterative sprint cycles by participating in peer code reviews, engaging with users, and proactively resolving issues.
- Contribute to the technical community by sharing best practices, publishing internal tech blogs and leading knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Design, build, and maintain robust pipelines to securely and efficiently move, transform, and sync data across disparate networks.

## Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

- Background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Familiarity with modern web application development using technologies such as Spring Boot, React, Python.
- Familiarity with relational databases (e.g. MSSQL), and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).
- Familiarity with Search Engine (e.g. Elasticsearch).
- Familiarity with Observability tooling and frameworks (e.g. OpenTelemetry).
- Experience in integrating LLM and Agentic AI capabilities is a plus.
- Technical expertise in the following areas is a plus: microservices, event-driven architecture, API design, data pipelines, ETL processes, and data synchronization mechanisms across networks.
- Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving teams.

Candidates with at least three years of experience in software engineering may be considered for senior positions.

As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore Citizens will be considered.

## About Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) is a technical agency under Singapore’s Ministry of Defence that harnesses advanced digital technologies—cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure—to protect national security.
- **Entity Type**: Government Agency (Private, not-for-profit)
- **Headquarters**: Singapore
- **Founded**: 2003
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (established as a member of the Defence Technology Community)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Cybersecurity, National Security, Defence Technology, IT Services and IT Consulting
- **Target customers**: Government of Singapore (B2G); national security stakeholders
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Develop capabilities to support critical national security efforts, including cyber defence, counter-terrorism, and countering hostile information operations.”

## Products & Services
- **[Cybersecurity Research & Operations]**: Applied research in vulnerability analysis, network device security, telecommunications security, and mobile/embedded device security. Operates a self-built secure cloud environment for mission systems.
- **[AI & Data Exploitation Tools]**: Builds AI-driven analytics and data engineering platforms to identify threats and provide threat intelligence.
- **[Software Engineering & Cloud Infrastructure]**: Develops custom digital solutions, including platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, collaboration tools, and big data processing systems.
- **[Traineeship & Scholarship Programmes]**: Offers a Cybersecurity Traineeship Programme (no prior experience required) and undergraduate/diploma scholarships to nurture talent.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (government agency)
- **Key Metric**: Over 430 employees (434 as of 2026, +9.6% YoY); 62 active job postings; annual revenue reported externally as ~$10M (likely internal budget figure; not publicly confirmed by CSIT)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) Singapore; Defence Technology Community; collaborates with GovTech, DSTA, DSO National Laboratories, NUS, NTU
- **Growth Signals**: 9.6% headcount growth year-over-year; job postings up 8.8% yearly; expanding into AI engineering and cloud platform roles; strong talent pipeline from local universities and defence agencies

## Competitive Advantages
- **National Security Mandate**: Directly contributes to Singapore’s cyber defence and counter-terrorism, offering unparalleled mission impact.
- **Cutting-Edge Tech Stack**: In-house secure cloud, AI/ML, and vulnerability research capabilities that rival top commercial cybersecurity firms.
- **Talent Development**: Structured traineeship, scholarship, and internship programmes; strong mentorship culture; high retention of engineers from defence ecosystem.
- **Stability & Resources**: As a government agency, provides long-term career stability with access to advanced tools and classified projects.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Deepen AI engineering capabilities; expand cyber threat research (especially in network devices, telecommunications, cloud platforms); strengthen cloud infrastructure and platform reliability; continue to attract and develop local cybersecurity talent.
- **Direction for growth**: Scaling teams in AI, data engineering, and product engineering; increasing collaboration with other defence technology agencies; enhancing offensive and defensive cyber operations.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven environment with a focus on integrity, innovation, teamwork, agility, and lifelong learning. Employees report a work-life balance rating of 4.2/5.0 on LinkedIn.
- **Work Policy**: On-site roles in Singapore (multiple offices in Science Park and Bukit Merah); no remote/hybrid flexibility indicated for most positions.
- **Notable Perks**: Opportunity to work on projects that directly safeguard national security; access to cutting-edge technology; scholarships and traineeship programmes for career starters; competitive government salaries (e.g., Senior Engineer SGD 155,761/year reported).
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong emphasis on research and development; engineers are empowered to build custom solutions from scratch; collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn – CSIT Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/csitsg)
2. [CSIT Official Website](https://www.csit.gov.sg/join-us)
3. [Singapore Government Directory – CSIT](https://www.sgdi.gov.sg/ministries/mindef/departments/csit)
4. [NUS Career Fair – CSIT Profile](https://careerfair.comp.nus.edu.sg/Company0125/Centre_for_Strategic_Infocomm_Technologies_(CSIT).html)
5. [CSIT Careers – Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/csit)

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