Full-Stack Developer, Digital Health R&D

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, through the Dementia Research Centre in Singapore, is seeking a Research Assistant to help build digital health and cognitive healthcare solutions. You will design and implement web and mobile applications, work with researchers and clinicians, and contribute to data‑driven research projects.

The role emphasises collaboration in a multidisciplinary team, strong coding skills, and the ability to translate research needs into usable software with attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline; candidates with a Diploma and relevant industry experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong hands-on experience in full-stack application development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Experience in developing backend services using Node.js.
• Experience in developing web applications using React.
• Experience in developing mobile or cross-platform applications using React Native.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and deployment environments.
• Experience building responsive and mobile-compatible web applications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain web and mobile applications supporting digital health and cognitive healthcare initiatives.
• Build responsive, user-friendly front‑end interfaces using React and React Native.
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and application logic using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Implement scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions following established development practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise application performance across web and mobile platforms.
• Participate in software testing, deployment, and release activities.
• Deploy, manage, and maintain cloud‑based applications and services on AWS.
• Support application monitoring, performance tuning, security, and reliability improvements.
• Assist in implementing development workflows, version control, and deployment pipelines.
• Contribute to system documentation, technical specifications, and operational procedures.
• Work closely with researchers, clinicians, UI/UX designers, and other developers to translate research requirements into digital solutions.
• Participate in product ideation, prototyping, and iterative development activities.
• Contribute to the development of digital cognitive assessment tools, healthcare applications, and related technologies.
• Support the integration of research‑driven features, analytics, and data‑driven functionalities into user‑facing applications.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on research and innovation projects.

Skills

Full-stack development

JavaScript/TypeScript

Node.js

React

React Native

AWS

Responsive web apps

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT

Diploma with relevant industry experience

Tools

Git

Job description

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, through the Dementia Research Centre in Singapore, is seeking a Research Assistant to help build digital health and cognitive healthcare solutions. You will design and implement web and mobile applications, work with researchers and clinicians, and contribute to data‑driven research projects.

The role emphasises collaboration in a multidisciplinary team, strong coding skills, and the ability to translate research needs into usable software with attention to