NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 15,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.
As a Talend Developer, you will join our Applications Development team to design, develop, and maintain enterprise data integration solutions using the Talend platform. You will work on ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, transforming business requirements into technical solutions while applying your Java and SQL programming knowledge. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data integration projects across diverse industry sectors, with structured mentorship and clear career progression within Team NCS.
What will you do?
Development & Implementation
- Develop, test, and deploy ETL workflows using Talend Open Studio or Talend Data Integration platform
- Design and implement data integration solutions to extract, transform, and load data from various sources
- Develop custom Java components and routines within Talend when required
- Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and transformation processes
- Maintain version control of Talend jobs and components
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Perform unit testing and debugging of Talend jobs to ensure data quality and accuracy
- Document technical specifications, data mappings, and ETL processes
- Participate in code reviews and follow development best practices
- Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and production deployment activities
Collaboration & Project Support
- Collaborate with team members to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Support data migration and integration projects under supervision
- Support specific client data migration and integration initiatives as assigned
- Work closely with senior developers and project managers to deliver project milestones
- Participate in project planning sessions and provide effort estimates for assigned tasks
- Assist in data profiling and analysis activities for project requirements
- Contribute to project documentation including technical design documents and user guides
- Participate in client meetings and requirement gathering sessions when required
The ideal candidate should possess:
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Strong foundation in Java programming concepts and object-oriented programming
- Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts (queries, joins, stored procedures)
- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software development principles
- Basic knowledge of ETL concepts and data integration processes
- Familiarity with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server)
Preferred Technical Experience
- Hands-on experience with Talend Open Studio or Talend Data Integration (through internship, projects, or self-learning)
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies
- Understanding of XML, JSON, and web services (REST/SOAP)
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN)
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments
- Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Shell scripting)
- Academic projects involving data integration or database development
Professional Attributes
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Self-motivated with eagerness to learn and grow professionally
Professional Certifications (Advantageous)
- Talend Data Integration Certification (desirable but not mandatory for fresh graduates)
- Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Java Programmer
- Database certifications (Oracle, Microsoft, MySQL)
- Relevant online certifications in ETL, data integration, or big data technologies
Education Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field
- Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of relevant experience
