IT Project Engineer (Government Applications) | Permanent

ZENITH INFOTECH (S) PTE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking a Project Engineer – Applications with a strong background in managing government applications. The ideal candidate will handle application deployment, provide technical support, and ensure project compliance with governmental regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 3–6 years of relevant experience. This position involves significant coordination with government stakeholders and various internal teams.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in application support or engineering roles, preferably with government projects.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and application support practices.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical liaison for government clients.
• Manage application deployment and post-deployment support.
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders for project delivery.

Skills

Application deployment

Technical documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Troubleshooting

SQL

Project management

Compliance understanding

ITIL processes

Web applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

ServiceNow

Job description

Zenith Infotech is a Consultancy firm here in Singapore for 27 years now. Working with Government sectors and private sectors who are in need of IT solutions.

EA 20S0237

Employment Details

Employment type: Permanent

Location: West area

Working Hours: 8:30AM to 6:00PM (Mon-Fri)

Salary: $ 5000 - 8000 per month

Working Arrangement: Full Onsite

Project Engineer (Applications)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Project Engineer – Applications with strong experience in managing and supporting government applications. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, experience in application deployment and maintenance, and a solid understanding of government processes and compliance requirements. This role

requires coordination with internal teams, vendors, and government stakeholders to ensure timely and successful project delivery and application support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical liaison for government clients during the implementation and support of software applications.

• Manage application deployment, configuration, and post-deployment support in line with government standards and regulations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues; ensure minimal downtime and prompt escalation if required.

• Prepare and maintain documentation related to system configuration, technical procedures, and support logs.

• Coordinate with development, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure application updates meet client and regulatory requirements.

• Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT) and training for government stakeholders.

• Maintain compliance with government IT security policies and data handling procedures.

• Support integration of applications with existing government systems and data platforms.

• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and risk management, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations.

• Participate in regular status meetings and provide updates to project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 3–6 years of experience in application support or engineering roles, preferably involving government or public sector projects.

• Solid understanding of SDLC, ITIL processes, and application support practices.

• Familiarity with tools like JIRA, ServiceNow, or similar ticketing systems.

• Experience in working with technologies such as SQL, web applications, APIs, and basic scripting.

• Strong understanding of government compliance standards (e.g., data privacy,

audit, security policies).

• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with e-Governance platforms or state/central government application ecosystems.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and their use in government deployments.

• Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2) or ITIL is a plus.

• Experience in Agile or Hybrid project delivery models.

It is an added advantage that the Candidate has working experience in government agency’s environment with exposure to IM8, WOGAA, Digital Standards, and/or other Singapore government security policies compliance requirements.

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