Analyst Programmer (Digital Solutions Department) [NIE]

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education (NIE) invites suitable candidates to join the Division of Academic Computing & Information Services (ACIS) as an Analyst Programmer on a 25-month contract in Singapore. You will design, develop, test, and implement application systems.

We seek a degree holder with at least 3 years' software development experience, proficiency in .Net, APIs, SDLC/Agile, and experience with AI-driven features.

Qualifications

• A University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in software development and IT project management.
• Sound understanding of student and examination-related business processes.
• Familiarity with SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in .Net programming and API integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement application systems based on user requirements and project timelines.
• Find opportunities to design and implement AI-driven features that enhance and personalize the student digital experience.
• Explore and propose modernizations of student information systems using current tech stacks and AI-assisted development.
• Maintain and enhance existing in-house applications for optimal performance and user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams for system deployment and integration.
• Ensure high standards of code quality, test coverage, and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade applications as needed.
• Independently manage IT projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure compliance with Data Governance, IT Audit, and Security policies and standards.

Skills

.Net programming

APIs integration

SDLC & Agile

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Hibernate ORM

Power BI

Jira

Job description

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here. The National Institute of Education (NIE) invites suitable candidates to join the Division of Academic Computing & Information Services (ACIS) as an Analyst Programmer (25-month contract).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement application systems based on user requirements and project timelines.
• Find opportunities to design and implement AI-driven features that enhance and personalize the student digital experience.
• Explore and propose innovative ways to modernize student information systems by leveraging the latest technology stacks and AI-assisted development methodologies.
• Maintain and enhance existing in-house applications to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams for system deployment and integration.
• Ensure high standards of code quality, test coverage, and participate actively in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade applications as needed.
• Independently manage IT projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure compliance with regards to Data Governance, IT Audit, and Security policies and standards.
• Any other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in software development and IT project management.
• Sound understanding of student and examination-related business processes.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in .Net programming.
• Experience in GitHub Copilot or similar tools.
• Experience in system integration via APIs and database layers.
• Experience with relational databases and ORM frameworks (e.g. Hibernate).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies.
• Effective team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Possessing the following skillsets will give the applicant an added advantage: Jira for Project Management AI-Driven Automation Data Analytics tools such as Power BI Low-code development platforms (e.g. Power Apps)

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 9 September 2026.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their home to the NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of bus routes and seats.

Hiring Institution: NIE A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% is certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive