Tech Lead – Talend

Job Description

As a Talend Team Lead, you will join our Applications (Apps) team to lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise data integration solutions using the Talend platform. You will provide technical leadership across ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) initiatives, guide team members in translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions, and apply strong hands-on expertise in Talend, Java, SQL, and enterprise data integration.

This role offers the opportunity to lead data integration and migration projects across diverse industry sectors, work closely with clients and internal stakeholders, and contribute to the growth of Team NCS through delivery excellence, mentoring, and continuous improvement.

What will you do?

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of ETL workflows using Talend Open Studio or Talend Data Integration
• Design and implement end-to-end data integration solutions to extract, transform, and load data from multiple source systems
• Review technical requirements and translate business needs into scalable and maintainable Talend solutions
• Develop custom Java components, routines, and reusable frameworks within Talend where required
• Write, review, and optimise SQL queries for extraction, transformation, validation, and reconciliation
• Oversee version control and release management of Talend jobs and related components
• Ensure solution design aligns with project architecture, security, and data governance requirements

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead and mentor junior and senior Talend developers in technical delivery and best practices
• Allocate development tasks and oversee delivery quality, timelines, and issue resolution
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to support capability building across the team
• Support structured onboarding and knowledge sharing within the Applications Development team
• Guide team members on development standards, documentation quality, and deployment practices

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Ensure unit testing, debugging, and validation activities are completed to maintain data quality and solution stability
• Review technical specifications, data mappings, ETL design documents, and operational procedures
• Support SIT, UAT, and production deployment activities, including defect triage and resolution
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained for technical design, support handover, and audit requirements
• Drive adherence to development standards, secure coding practices, and project delivery controls

Stakeholder Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with project managers, architects, business analysts, and clients to deliver project milestones
• Participate in requirement gathering, solution walkthroughs, estimation, and project planning sessions
• Lead or support client data migration and integration initiatives as assigned
• Provide effort estimates, risk identification, and mitigation recommendations for assigned workstreams
• Support data profiling, source system analysis, and technical impact assessments
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical guidance where needed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess:

Due to security clearance requirements for government-linked projects, this position is open to Singapore Citizens only.

• Strong hands-on experience in Talend Open Studio or Talend Data Integration
• Strong foundation in Java programming and object-oriented design
• Strong proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts, including joins, stored procedures, and query optimisation
• Good understanding of ETL concepts, data integration patterns, and data migration approaches
• Familiarity with database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MS SQL Server
• Understanding of software development principles, data structures, and application lifecycle practices

Preferred Technical Experience

• Experience leading or supporting enterprise-scale data integration projects
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modelling
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies
• Understanding of XML, JSON, REST, and SOAP web services
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git or SVN
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Shell scripting
• Experience in production support, release deployment, and defect management
• Exposure to client-facing delivery environments across different sectors

Professional Certifications (Advantageous)

• Talend Data Integration Certification
• Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Java Programmer
• Database certifications in Oracle, Microsoft, or MySQL
• Relevant certifications in ETL, data integration, cloud, or big data technologies
• Agile or Scrum-related certifications are an added advantage

Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience in Talend development, ETL, or data integration, including experience in technical leadership or team coordination

Additional Information

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.

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