Lead / Senior / Software Engineer, DXD (MOE)

GovTech Singapore; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programmes

Leave benefits

Job summary

GovTech Singapore is seeking talent to develop and modernise digital tools in education, particularly focusing on the School Cockpit IT system. The role involves collaborating with product teams to enhance operational processes for schools, while promoting knowledge transfer from GovTech to MOE. Candidates should have an understanding of responsive web application development and be willing to learn programming languages like JavaScript or Python. We offer a flexible work environment and competitive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of responsive web application development.
• Experience with continuous integration tools is a plus.
• Willingness to learn JavaScript, Go, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital tools for schools to enhance operational efficiency.
• Modernise the School Cockpit IT system and team structure.
• Facilitate engineering knowledge transfer from GovTech to MOE.

Skills

Responsive web application development

JavaScript (React, TypeScript, Next.js, NestJS)

Go

Python

ML/AI/GenAI frameworks

Cloud application development

DevSecOps

Testing methodologies

OS/networking basics

Job description

About GovTech

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

About the Team

At MOE, our mission is to empower every learner to achieve their fullest potential and to build a future‑ready nation through a dynamic and inclusive education system. We are dedicated to cultivating an environment that nurtures innovative teaching practices, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Our mandate is to shape policies and drive initiatives that not only enhance the quality of education but also integrate digital advancements and global best practices—ensuring that our educators and students are well‑prepared to navigate and excel in an ever‑evolving world.

What you will be working on

You will work in Tf(x), a team of product/ops managers, software engineers and designers (formerly Transform). The team is dynamic, driven by a passion for making a positive impact and a dedication to their craft. Whether developing robust software or designing user‑centric experiences, we ensure that everything we do is delivered at our best.

Your Job Scope With Our Team Is As Follows

• Develop bespoke digital tools to help schools and teachers address their operational and administrative pain‑points. This includes data analytics tools for analysing student results, profiling tools to identify at‑risk students, and an ops‑readiness product to ready schools for emergencies such as COVID‑19. Much of the work will be synthesised from hackathons, user discovery sessions, workshops and rapid prototyping.
• Modernise the School Cockpit IT system and reorganise the engineering team structure. The School Cockpit is a critical system used by schools and educators for school administrative tasks and aggregating student information across Singapore. The vision is for MOE to re‑conceptualise this long‑standing system into a collection of applications with potential re‑usability across the entire MOE ecosystem, working with MOE’s engineering partners in the private sector and transforming the way public‑private engineering partnerships have traditionally worked.
• Facilitate the transfer of central engineering knowledge from GovTech to MOE. You will be working with a product team that has previously built central products (e.g. SafeEntry, TraceTogether and OurSG Grants Portal) and AI products that examine the extraction, synthesis and usage of data in government agencies. You will help transfer intellectual property and know‑how gradually into the MOE IT ecosystem through strategic placement in apps.

What we are looking for

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of responsive web application development and a willingness to enhance your skills.
• Experience with continuous integration tools is a plus (on‑the‑job training will be provided if needed).
• Possess working knowledge of at least one of the following—or show a willingness to learn:
  • JavaScript (added advantage: experience with React, TypeScript, Next.js, NestJS)
  • Go
  • Python
• Exposure to any of the following areas is an added advantage, and our team is here to help you grow in these areas:
  • ML/AI/GenAI frameworks
  • Testing methodologies and troubleshooting techniques
  • Cloud application development / deployment fundamentals
  • Common IPC/RPC methods and patterns
  • OS/networking basics
• Show curiosity in DevSecOps (added advantage).
• Thrive in a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.
• Having experience in a consultancy setting is an added advantage; however, your willingness to learn and adapt is most important.

What we offer you

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market‑competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work‑life needs and employee wellness programmes.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.

Stay connected with us on social media at go.gov.sg/ConnectWithGovTech.