Lead Engineer/ Engineering, Software Engineering, AI Products, HTxAI

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency); Singapore; On-site; SGD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency) in Singapore seeks experienced full-stack developers to build modern web apps for public safety, using HTML, CSS, React/Angular, Python/Node.js, and cloud platforms.

You will collaborate with UX designers, AI engineers, and QA to deliver scalable solutions, implement CI/CD, and follow secure coding practices. The position is a two-year contract with potential for tenure, requiring strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate / Tertiary qualification in computer science, engineering, information systems or other quantitative/analytical fields.
• Experience in technology development with minimum 3 years delivering large-scale multi-site projects.
• Minimum 1–2 years of full stack web app development experience.
• Hands-on experience with front end languages HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and frameworks React/Angular.
• Hands-on experience with back-end technologies Python, Node, Express and SQL/NoSQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop full stack, reactive web apps for desktop or Cloud (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers on responsive front end interfaces.
• Work with AI and Software engineers on server-side applications.
• Write tests with QA engineers to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and production.
• Document and communicate full-stack design to stakeholders.
• Follow DevOps practices (CI/CD, automated tests) and secure coding principles.
• Keep up with emerging full-stack technologies and trends.
• Develop demos with product managers for end users.

Skills

Full stack development

Cross-functional teamwork

Agile SCRUM or Kanban

Education

Postgraduate / tertiary qualification in CS/Engineering/IS

Tools

React

Angular

Python

Node.js

Express

SQL/NoSQL Database

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

CI/CD

Job description

What The Role Is

HTX is Singapore's Science and Technology agency that brings together diverse scientific and engineering capabilities to develop transformative, operationally ready solutions for public safety. As a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower the Home Team with cutting-edge capabilities. Guided by our mission to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team's advantage, we are committed to keeping Singapore the safest place on planet Earth.

With its mission of advancing science and technology, force multiplying the Home Team, and securing Singapore's future, HTX has been applying cutting-edge developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to public safety.

With advancements in machine learning and deep learning, which have laid the foundations for Generative AI, HTX's AI engineers are harnessing Generative AI's powerful capabilities to build innovative AI solutions to enhance public safety and improve the Home Team's citizen services.

What You Will Be Working On

• Develop full stack, reactive web apps that can be delivered either on desktop or on Cloud (AWS, MS Azure or GCP).
• Work with UX/UI designer to develop responsive front end user interfaces using HTML, CSS, React.js or equivalent.
• Work with AI Engineers and Software engineers to develop server-side applications using Python, Node.js or equivalent framework.
• Work with QA engineers to write tests scripts for testing and ensure the quality of the developed applications.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise during development or in production.
• Document and communicate the full-stack design to different technical stakeholders.
• Follow the best practices of DevOps (CI/CD, automated test), Software Design and Secure Coding principles.
• Keep abreast with the emerging technologies, tools and trend related to full-stack development.
• Work closely with engagement and product managers to develop demos for end users.

What We Are Looking For

• Postgraduate / Tertiary qualification in computer science, engineering, information systems or other quantitative/analytical fields.
• Experience in technology development with min 3 years' experience in delivering large scale projects with multi-sites deployment and proven track records.
• Min 1-2 years of full stack web app development experience.
• Hands-on experience with front end languages such as HTML5, CSS and JavaScript and frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Hands-on experience with back-end technologies/framework such as Python, Node, Express and SQL/NoSQL Database.
• Experience/familiar with Cloud environment (MS Azure, AWS or GCP).
• Hands-on experience with test automation and CI/CD workflow.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.
• Experience with software development practices using Agile SCRUM or Kanban methodology.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts in a clear and effective manner.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, team player, creative with excellent communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Having domain knowledge in Homeland Security sector will be an added bonus.
• Applicants with more than 5 years' relevant experience will be considered for more senior positions.

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