Lead Engineer/Engineer, MHQ Digital Solutions, MTPMC

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) is looking for a candidate to oversee the implementation of ICT systems, ensuring compliance with directives and governance frameworks. The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, or IT, with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience.

The role requires excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills, with an added advantage for experience in Cloud Computing and Agile Methodologies. This position offers a two-year contract with potential for permanent tenure based on performance.

Qualifications

• More than 3-5 years of relevant working experience.
• Participation in delivering system and software products.
• Competent, self‑motivated, pro‑active, dedicated, and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and implementation of ICT systems.
• Consolidate requirements and ensure timely project delivery.
• Manage project risks and provide regular updates to management.
• Ensure operational efficiency of MHQ ICT Systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Communication

Project Management

Experience in Cloud Computing

Agile Methodologies

Data Analytics

Design Thinking

Low-code development

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology

Job description

What the role is:

HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally‑ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth. The Job Holder will assist the Deputy Director (MHQ ICT Systems) to oversee the implementation and sustainment of MHQ’s ICT systems, ensure adherence to IM8 requirements & other WOG/MHA’s directives and establish ICT governance frameworks and internal processes.

What you will be working on:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and sustainment of the MHQ’s ICT System, working closely with various stakeholders, including Home Team Departments (HTDs) project managers and IT solution providers/vendors.
• Consolidate requirements, obtain approval for project requirements, and ensure timely project delivery within the committed schedule and budget, ensuring project issues are timely resolved or escalated to management for attention.
• Provide regular updates to WOG/MHA/HTX management on project progress and manage project risks effectively.
• Identify potential project risks early and assess its implications to the organisation and project, and to recommend mitigating measures to manage the risks and minimise project delay.
• Effectively engage and manage all relevant stakeholders to deliver system.
• Ensure proper integration and testing of all hardware and software components so the system is delivered according to contractual requirements.
• Prepare technical documents such as technical specifications (for tenders), system design documents, technical interface agreements, various test plans (factory acceptance, on‑site acceptance, etc.) and test reports, if required.
• Work with external agencies and/or HTDs to bring in the necessary systems and data through proper technical interface agreements.
• Manage and ensure the operational efficiency of MHQ ICT Systems, including vendor compliance, hardware/software updates, and budget management, while also addressing cybersecurity audit findings and enforcing government‑mandated ICT security measures.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant disciplines.
• Preferably more than 3-5 years of relevant working experience.
• Participated in delivering system and software product with past development experience.
• Good analytical, interpersonal, collaboration, communications, and facilitation skills.
• Competent, self‑motivated, pro‑active, dedicated, and responsible self‑starter.
• Experience in implementation of projects in at least one of the following areas (Cloud Computing, Agile Methodologies, Data Analytics, Service Design/Design Thinking, low‑code development platforms) will be an added advantage.
• Certification in Project Management and Enterprise Architecture will be an added advantage too.
• All new appointees are appointed on a two‑year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.