Software Engineer – Python / Data Operations Engineering

About the Role

A prestigious international financial services company is looking for a Software Engineer specializing in Python and Data Operations Engineering to join their expanding tech team based in Singapore. This pivotal role integrates software development, data platform management, automation, and operational excellence. You will contribute to maintaining and advancing extensive data ecosystems that underpin vital investment and corporate decisions by enhancing the reliability, monitoring capabilities, and efficiency of thousands of data workflows.

The team focuses intently on eliminating manual tasks through smart automation and harnessing modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize data operations management. This position is ideal for engineers who thrive on solving intricate problems, scaling system improvements, and driving impactful transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions for essential data platforms.
• Take ownership of data quality assurance frameworks, anomaly detection mechanisms, and operational toolsets.
• Perform thorough investigations into data-related issues, conduct root cause analyses, and convey outcomes clearly to both technical and business audiences.
• Design and deploy automation to reduce manual effort and enhance platform resilience.
• Create self-healing features and develop intelligent operational support workflows.
• Establish standardized operational procedures, tooling, and engineering frameworks across global teams.
• Leverage data and key performance metrics to detect trends, assess system health, and guide improvement efforts.
• Collaborate extensively with software engineers, data engineers, and business stakeholders across different regions.

Candidate Profile

• Proficient software engineer with experience primarily in Python or analogous modern programming languages.
• Strong enthusiasm for automation, platform engineering, and continuous process enhancement.
• Experienced in managing and working within large-scale data environments and with data processing technologies.
• Capable of diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and work collaboratively with international teams.
• Proactive and eager to question current procedures and lead improvement initiatives.
• Interest in leveraging AI and cutting-edge technologies to optimize operational workflows.

Technical Expertise

• Programming languages and data handling: Python, Java, C++, C#, Rust, SQL; libraries like Pandas and Polars.
• Data analytics and exploration experience.
• Cloud infrastructure and containerization tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm.
• Experience with GitOps and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Familiarity with data platform orchestration and ETL frameworks such as Airflow, Dagster, Spark, Trino, Hive, Snowflake, and Iceberg.

Why Join This Organization?

• Opportunity to build and maintain critical platforms directly influencing investment decisions.
• Be part of an experienced, cooperative, and globally distributed engineering team.
• Chance to shape the future of automation, monitoring, and AI-supported operational practices.
• Work in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment with measurable impact.
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses, excellent benefits, and ongoing chances for professional growth.