Intern, Software Engineering

Singapore Life Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Singlife invites polytechnic students to join as Software Engineering Interns to gain hands-on exposure to real technology work. You will collaborate with Engineering and Application Support teams to support business applications, test system changes, fix simple issues and improve documentation.

This internship is designed for polytechnic students who are curious, eager to learn new tools and actively contribute to team efforts while gaining practical experience in software development and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a polytechnic diploma in IT, software or related field.
• Basic exposure to coding, databases, testing or systems.
• Keen to learn about software, cloud, data and how technology supports customers and business teams.
• Curious, proactive, open to feedback and willing to ask questions when learning something new.
• Teamwork: able to communicate clearly, work well with others and take ownership of assigned tasks with care and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and check business applications to keep systems running smoothly.
• Assist with testing, release checks and simple troubleshooting when changes are made.
• Prepare and update documentation, guides and support notes for the team.
• Work with engineers, testers and business users to understand issues and share updates.
• Suggest simple ideas to improve processes and the user experience.

Skills

Coding basics

Databases basics

Testing basics

Systems knowledge

Education

Diploma in IT/Software Engineering/Information Systems

Job description

Singlife is a leading homegrown financial services company, offering consumers a better way to financial freedom. Through innovative, technology-enabled solutions and a wide range of products and services, Singlife provides consumers control over their financial wellbeing at every stage of their lives.

In addition to a comprehensive suite of insurance plans, employee benefits, partnerships with financial adviser channels and bancassurance, Singlife offers investment and advisory solutions through its GROW with Singlife platform. It also offers the Singlife Account, a mobile-first insurance savings plan.

Singlife is the exclusive insurance provider for the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Officers Group Insurance Scheme. Singlife is also an official signatory of the United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance and the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, affirming its commitment to finding a better way to sustainability.

The merger of Aviva Singapore and Singlife was announced in September 2020 and created one of the largest homegrown financial services companies in Singapore in a deal valued at S$3.2 billion. It was the largest insurance deal in Singapore at the time. Singlife was subsequently acquired by Sumitomo Life in March 2024, one of Japan’s leading life insurers, which valued Singlife at S$4.6 billion, making the transaction one of the largest insurance deals in Southeast Asia.

Please note that this position is specifically intended for students seeking a Polytechnic Internship.

Professional Summary

Join Singlife as a Software Engineering Intern and learn how technology helps us create a better way for customers and colleagues. You will work with our Engineering and Application Support teams to support business applications, test system changes, solve simple issues and improve documentation. This internship is designed for polytechnic students who are curious, enjoy learning new tools and want hands-on exposure to real technology work in a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in monitoring and checking business applications to help keep systems running smoothly.
• Assist with testing, release checks and simple troubleshooting when system changes or fixes are made.
• Help prepare and update clear documentation, guides and support notes for the team.
• Work with engineers, testers and business users to understand issues, share updates and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Suggest simple ideas to improve processes, reduce manual work and make the user experience better.

Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a diploma in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related course.
• Skills: Basic exposure to coding, databases, testing or systems through school projects, internships or personal learning.
• Interest: Keen to learn about software, business applications, cloud, data or how technology supports customers and business teams.
• Mindset: Curious, proactive, open to feedback and willing to ask questions when learning something new.
• Teamwork: Able to communicate clearly, work well with others and take ownership of assigned tasks with care and accountability.