Software Engineer (AI Systems), Centralised Skills Assessment and Validation Initiative (CSAVI)

Software Engineer (AI Systems), Centralised Skills Assessment and Validation Initiative (CSAVI)

Posting Start Date: 16/06/2026

Schemes of Service: Corporate

Division: SIT Teaching and Learning Academy

Employment Type: Fixed Term

About The Role

We are running a skills assessment centre to enhance sector-specific assessments and support Singapore’s goal of a skills-based workforce. As the operational backbone of the assessment center, we are building a next-generation AI-powered skills assessment system for adult learners.

We are looking for a junior to mid-level software engineer to join the team and help design and build a scalable, production-ready platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services (Python, FastAPI or similar)
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs
• Design and manage database systems
• Contribute to system architecture design, including:
• Modular and extensible system components
• Support for multiple interaction types (e.g., form-based, conversational)
• Clean abstraction for AI components
• Integrate AI capabilities into the system, including:
• LLM-based features (e.g., question generation, feedback, interaction)
• AI-driven workflows within the platform
• Oversee integration between backend, frontend, and AI components
• Lead and guide student developers across different modules
• Support deployment and system maintenance (Docker, AWS)
  

• Experience in backend software development in a professional or project setting.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django).
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and system architecture.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred).
• Familiarity with cloud deployment environments (AWS or similar).
• Advantageous: experience with LLM APIs, AI systems, modular architectures, or interactive systems.