NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

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

The ideal candidate should possess:

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

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