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

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX, Singapore's Science and Technology agency, is seeking a seasoned full-stack developer to build and deploy transformative public-safety software across desktop and cloud platforms.

You will collaborate with UX/UI designers, AI engineers and QA to deliver robust applications, follow DevOps practices, and communicate designs to stakeholders in a fast-paced government tech environment.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate/tertiary qualification in CS/engineering or related field.
• >=3 years delivering large-scale projects with multi-site deployment.
• 1–2 years of full-stack web app development experience.
• Hands-on with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and React or Angular.
• Back-end with Python, Node, Express and SQL/NoSQL.
• Experience with Cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience with test automation and CI/CD workflow.
• Docker and Kubernetes experience preferred.
• Experience with Agile SCRUM or Kanban.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Domain knowledge in Homeland Security is a plus.
• Applicants with >5 years for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop full stack, reactive web apps for desktop or cloud.
• Collaborate with UX/UI to build responsive interfaces using HTML, CSS, React.
• Partner with AI/Software engineers to develop server-side apps with Python/Node.js.
• Work with QA to write tests and ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and production.
• Document and communicate full-stack designs to stakeholders.
• Follow DevOps best practices: CI/CD, automated tests, secure coding.
• Stay updated with emerging full-stack technologies.
• Work with engagement and product managers to develop demos.

Skills

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

React

Angular

Python

Node.js

Express

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Agile SCRUM/Kanban

Communication

Cross-functional Teams

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

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.

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.