Analyst Programmer (Digital Solutions Department) [NIE]

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Education (NIE) in Singapore seeks an Analyst Programmer for a 25-month contract to design, develop and implement systems. You’ll explore AI-driven features, modernize student information systems, and ensure high quality code and tests across projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional IT teams, manage projects end-to-end, and ensure compliance with data governance, IT audit, and security standards.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant software development and IT project management experience.
• Familiarity with SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement application systems based on user requirements and timelines.
• Explore AI-driven features to enhance student digital experience.
• Modernize student information systems with latest tech stacks and AI-assisted development.
• Maintain and enhance in-house applications for performance and UX.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams for deployment and integration.
• Ensure 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.

Skills

Strong analytical

Team player

Proactive attitude

Ability to meet deadlines

Excellent problem-solving

Education

CS/IT/SE degree

Tools

.Net programming

GitHub Copilot

APIs integration

Hibernate ORM

Relational databases

Power BI

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. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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