Lead Engineer/Engineer, Standards & Governance, xCode

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency); Singapore; Presencial; SGD 90.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HTX, the Home Team Science & Technology Agency, invites applicants to join the xCode function to develop core software modules for mission‑critical systems. You will help establish governance and ensure rigorous risk and compliance standards across software delivery.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement with governance, risk, and regulatory teams to align security, policy, and operational requirements while strengthening overall controls and assurance.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of governance, risk, compliance, or IT security experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to ensure governance standards and compliance reporting.
• Detail-oriented with strong collaboration and risk-awareness.

Responsabilidades

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks and compliance standards.
• Develop or adopt frameworks aligned with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure security, regulatory, and operational compliance.
• Improve internal processes to reduce risk and coordinate across teams.

Conocimientos

Governance

Risk management

Compliance

IT security

Regulatory requirements

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

What The Role Is

Get ready to embark on a transformative journey with HTX's newly formed xCode function, focusing on the organic in-house development of core software modules for the mission critical and sensitive systems. This new setup aims to achieve greater control, agility and responsiveness to evolving operation needs to the dynamic operating environment for software delivery.

What The Role Is

Get ready to embark on a transformative journey with HTX's newly formed xCode function, focusing on the organic in-house development of core software modules for the mission critical and sensitive systems. This new setup aims to achieve greater control, agility and responsiveness to evolving operation needs to the dynamic operating environment for software delivery.

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.

What You Will Be Working On

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining governance frameworks, compliance standards, and best practices for software development and product management.
• Leverage existing frameworks or collaborate with relevant teams to develop new ones that align with organization policies and regulatory requirements.
• Adopt a holistic approach to stakeholder engagement, working with internal governance bodies, risk and compliance teams, and regulatory authorities to ensure adherence to security, regulatory and operational requirements.
• Refine internal processes to enhance efficiency, manage risks, and ensure seamless coordination between Product Management, Engineering and external stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in governance, risk management, compliance, or IT security
• Strong knowledge and experience with IT governance framework, risk and compliance, regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to independently ensure governance standards are met, with expertise in compliance reporting
• Detail-oriented with a process-driven approach, demonstrating strong collaboration skills and a high level of risk awareness

All new hires 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.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

All shortlisted applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.