Principal Engineer (AI & Data Engineering)

Lead the Architecture of our Next-Generation AI Data Platform

Are you a visionary data leader passionate about building robust, scalable data platforms that power mission-critical AI solutions? We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Engineer (AI & Data Engineering) to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our data infrastructure.

In this senior leadership position, you will be the cornerstone of our AI Data Platform & Engineering function. You will be responsible for architecting, building, and governing the integrated data ecosystem that enables advanced analytics and artificial intelligence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

As a strategic leader and technical authority, you will:

• Architect the Data Strategy: Develop and implement a cohesive data strategy and architecture, aligning technology with business objectives and formulating the long-term capabilities roadmap for AI and Data Engineering.
• Build Scalable Data Systems: Design, build, and manage efficient, reliable data pipelines to process large volumes of data, optimizing performance for complex AI models.
• Ensure Data Integrity: Oversee the integration of data from diverse sources, establishing robust protocols for data quality, validation, and governance to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Uphold Security & Compliance: Ensure data security and full compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including reviewing systems against enterprise governance and IM requirements.
• Drive Innovation & Leadership: Stay at the forefront of AI Data Engineering technologies and best practices. Guide and mentor a talented engineering team to deliver platforms and capabilities within stipulated timelines and scope.
• Foster Collaboration: Work closely with AI Product teams, Data Scientists, and business stakeholders to facilitate data sharing, design consumption models, and ensure the platform meets evolving needs.

Who We Are Looking For:

You are a seasoned engineer and a proven leader who thrives on solving complex problems. You possess a unique blend of deep technical expertise and strategic vision.

Job Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant working experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership position overseeing data architecture and engineering.
• Strong planning and project management skills (PMP or equivalent certification is an advantage).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills for engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, independent worker who also excels within a team environment.
• Experience in building systems that comply with government IT policies (e.g., IM8) would be a significant advantage.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Core Expertise: Proven ability to design and implement end-to-end data system solutions.
• Cloud & Platforms: Hands-on experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, GCP BigQuery, or Azure Synapse.

Data Modelling & Engineering:

• Strong knowledge in data modelling (OLTP, OLAP, Dimensional Modelling).
• Proficiency with ETL/ELT frameworks and tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt, Talend, Informatica).
• Experience with Big Data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Flink).

Programming: Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, and distributed systems.

Advantageous Skills:

• Familiarity with the Hadoop ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of networking and system security.

Interested candidate please click "APPLY" to begin your job search journey and submit your CV.

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