SCTP Jr Data Engineer with Microsoft & Temasek Polytechnic
So you want to be a Jr Data Engineer?
A Jr Data Engineer gathers, cleans, troubleshoots and processes data, so that it can be used by various business teams, data scientists, and analysts. They build technologies of infrastructure, pipelines, dashboards, and processes of technology for unstructured data. Jr Data Engineers may also conduct simple analysis as required.
As key members of the data management and analytics teams, data engineers drive value for the organisation and its clients by having a thorough understanding of data, its purpose, and its usage. Their major responsibilities include designing and building data platforms to collect, store, and retrieve raw data, building data pipelines effectively, applying structured problem-solving techniques to determine solutions, and designing and deploying data solutions on cloud and creating dashboards for further analysis.
Jr Data Engineers will also need to communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. They will also need to take charge of learning new technical skills to improve their performance and stay current in the industry.
Here’s why you should consider a Data Engineer career, according to official data from Glassdoor and LinkedIn surveys:
Average reported monthly salary (SGD)
Rising employer demand
#12 Occupation with rising demand in 2024
according to LinkedInPromising career progression
Junior > Senior > Lead > Principal > Sr Principal > Director of Data Engineering
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Our Impact
Program Length
12 weeksMon to Fri, 9AM to 5PM
NEXT COHORT
March 2025
Applications open January 2025
COURSE FEE
S$15,000 0 with subsidy + SkillsFuture Credit/financial bursary)*
FREE six months placement support
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
[NEW!] Skills For Success Bursary: 100% fully-funded course fee and monthly allowance for 21-35 y.o Singaporeans/PR youth who are not in employment, education and training
[NEW!] Community Support: Course fee top up for women from vulnerable backgrounds
SkillsFuture Subsidy: 70% to 95% course fee subsidy for Singaporeans and PRs
SkillsFuture Credit: S$4,000 credits for Singaporeans > 40 years old
*All subject to eligibility criteria
Coming Soon
Employment after 180 days
Average income increase
Programme Graduates
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Generation program graduates will also be supported by volunteer mentors and/or buddies who will assist in resume refining and interview coaching. These additional sessions may help you to perform competently during interviews.
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#GetReadySG Train-and-Place Programme Benefits
Financial Support- You Pay Almost $0
Comprehensive financial assistance for eligible learners:
- Highly SkillsFuture-subsidised course fee of 70-95%
- SkillsFuture credit offset of up to $4,000
- [NEW] Additional bursary or financial support towards fully-funded course fee
- [NEW] Monthly training allowance of $1,000 throughout the training bootcamp
Microsoft Certification Pathways
Learning pathways to attain Microsoft Learn certification in Microsoft Azure
Unlimited Access to Online Learning Platforms
Access to LinkedIn Learning, Data Camp, A Cloud Guru, or Codecademy, depending on job role
Mentorship and Well-being Support
Personalised mentorship from tech industry professionals from the likes of BlackRock and McKinsey, and holistic wellbeing support throughout your training journe
What You Will Learn
You’ll learn relevant behavioural, mindset and technical skills through a comprehensive instructor-facilitated training bootcamp that integrates real industry scenarios with hands-on projects and case studies.
After completing the programme, you will be able to undertake the following responsibilities:
- Drive value for the organization and its clients by having a thorough understanding of data, its purpose, and its usage
- Design and build data platforms to collect, store, and retrieve raw data
- Build data pipelines effectively using ELT
- Apply structured problem-solving techniques to determine solutions
- Learn new technical skills to improve performance and stay current in the industry
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Skills Earned
Technical Skills
We'll help you learn the technical skills with lots of hands-on, interactive sessions. By the end, you'll know:
- Design and build scalable data pipelines
- Utilize Python, SQL skills and related tools to perform ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), data cleaning and validation tasks
- Undertake database design and data modelling
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements into technical solutions
- Apply structural problem-solving techniques to determine solutions
Behavior & Mindsets
In every job, there are key skills that will help you be successful. We'll help you learn how to:
- Orientation to Detail
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Personal Responsibility
- Future Orientation
- Growth Mindset
- Resilience
How We Support Your Well-Being
When you become a Generation learner, you become a part of a community of like-minded individuals who have been through similar experiences as you are about to go through. In whatever stage of your journey, our #GenAlumni, #GenVolunteers, #GenPartners, and #GenStaff work together to help you succeed beyond your programme and into a meaningful and sustainable career.
Dedicated Programme Associate
Each cohort is assigned a Programme Associate who supports each learner’s wellbeing by being a resource to learners in their career transition journey.
A Curriculum that Cares
We don’t just cover technical skills and behavioural skills and mindsets. Our curriculum will also help you learn how to build a supportive peer community, how to manage negative thoughts, and how to care for your well-being and energy.
Subsidised Counselling Support
We know that making a career transition can be stressful. So, each Generation learner has access to subsidised counselling support in partnership with Eagles Mediation & Counselling Centre.
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Recorded Interview
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Application Outcome
You will be notified of the outcome of your application within 8 to 10 working days of completing your application. If you are shortlisted for the programme, you will be given instructions to confirm your place in the upcoming cohort.
Supporting People into Careers that Would Otherwise be Inaccessible
We accept applications from all individuals without a related educational background or prior work experience in the technology industry and we evaluate each application we receive for its own merits. To stay true to our organisation’s mission, we will be prioritising the following profiles:
- Individuals who have been unemployed for more than 3 months (Individuals who have been unemployed for more than 6 months may receive additional course fee subsidies of up to 95% upon submission of supporting documentation)
- Individuals with disabilities
- Individuals who are in need of financial assistance
Are you an individual with disabilities?
Contact us prior to submitting an application to find out how we can support you throughout your journey as a Generation learner.
SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme
The #GetReadySG Train-and-Place Programme is a SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) that supports mid-career individuals in acquiring industry-relevant skills to improve employability and pivot to new sectors or job roles. For more information on SCTP, please visit the SkillsFuture website.