Senior / Software Engineer (MCCY)

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.

Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

[What you will be working on]

GovTech is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy innovative digital solutions that will transform public services for the benefit of Singaporean citizens.

As a Software Engineer, You Will

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex, scalable, and secure software applications across the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to define requirements, architect solutions, and deliver high-quality products.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in various programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, C#).
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, ensuring high availability and performance of critical systems.
• Contribute to technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and best practices.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential application within GovTech's ecosystem.
• Participate in agile development processes, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

You're not just here to write code, but also to figure out what we should be building and how we should build it. You will work on meaningful projects that solve problems pertinent to our society. The public sector is full of opportunities where even the simplest software can have a big impact on people’s lives. Rather than work on commercial ventures commonly found in the startup scene, we're here to improve how we live as a society through what we can offer as a government.

Your job will be to bring expertise and capability to the public sector. Sometimes this means coding new systems from scratch. Other times this means using the best solutions the development community has to offer. We use cloud services, open-source software, and commodity hardware as far as possible. These often include, but are not limited to: GitHub, AWS, React Native, MongoDB, and Stripe amongst others. Knowing what to build and what to reuse lets us avoid wasting time on solved problems and focus on delivering actual value.

[What we are looking for]

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in software development, with a strong track record of delivering successful projects.
• Proficiency in at least two modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, C#) and experience with relevant frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software design principles, data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working on government or public sector projects is a plus.

Overall, we look for people who have ability, initiative, good communication, and strong values.

What we offer you:

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.   

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programs. 

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you. 

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.

Stay connected with us on social media at go.gov.sg/ConnectWithGovTech