Lead Software Engineer, Government Productivity Engineering (QuickBuy)

Government Technology Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national government agency in Singapore seeks a Lead Software Engineer responsible for product development and architecture design of applications used by public officers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in application architecture, strong knowledge of DevSecOps and Cloud Computing practices, and proven leadership in managing development teams. This role involves working on QuickBuy, a middleware for procurement processes, ensuring product availability and security, while promoting best practices.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Employee wellness programmes

Holistic benefits package

Qualifications

• Deep familiarity with the application products used by public officers.
• Proven track record in leading development teams.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development and system integration for applications.
• Provide application operational and technical support.
• Serve as the technical lead for the development team.

Skills

Deep familiarity with application products

Deep familiarity with Govt ICT&SS Management policies

Extensive experience in application architecture

Proven track record in leading development teams

Strong knowledge of DevSecOps and Cloud Computing practices

Good knowledge of NodeJS, React, Javascript

Excellent communication skills

Experience in designing prototypes

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Azure

.Net Framework

Job description

What the role is:

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. We also develop the Smart Nation infrastructure and applications, and facilitate collaboration with citizens and businesses to co-develop technologies.

Join us as we support Singapore’s vision of building a Smart Nation - a nation of possibilities empowered through info-communications technology and related engineering.

Government Productivity Engineering
The Government Productivity Engineering (GPE) Division provides end-to-end solutions, encompassing both user-facing productivity tools and robust backend infrastructure, to support a wide array of operational needs. Our mission is to empower public officers to boost work productivity and enhance service delivery with digital tools, leveraging on a trusted, secure, and resilient Whole-of-Government Infrastructure.

What you will be working on:

The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for the product development, system integrationand architecture design of applications used by public officers. Key product scope is Quickbuy,including integration of AI/LLM capabilities. This role encompasses the product developmentlifecycle and ensures alignment with product roadmaps to meet both functional and nonfunctional requirements, including resiliency, security, performance, maintainability andsupportability.

What you will be working on:

QuickBuy Product

• QuickBuy is a middleware between E-Commerces and Governmentt’s Finance/HRsystems.

• It is a mini-app in WorkPal for officers to perform SVP (Small Value Purchase) withpurchases charged to agencies directly.

• QuickBuy also has an Admin Portal for Procurement and Finance staff to performtransaction checks.

Application Development:

• Lead product development, system integration and architecture design for applicationsused by public officers through partnership with product managers.

• Manage application development team and ensure alignment with product roadmapsand requirements.

• Work closely with product managers to translate business requirements into technicalproduct roadmaps, including prototypes to validate business needs and proof ofconcepts.

Application Technical Support and Operations:

• Provide application operational and technical support for product.

• Ensure product availability, resilience and security including product incidentmanagement and support.

Technical Leadership and Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the technical lead for in-house software development team, reviewingdeliverables, coaching and managing development team to deliver project outcomeseffectively.

• Direct and promote good software engineering practices, focusing on DevSecOps andCloud Computing.

• Drive the adoption of SG TechStack and develop Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs).

• Partner stakeholders to prioritize and manage roadmaps for delivering towards productvision incrementally and efficiently.

What we are looking for:

• Deep familiarity with the application products used by public officers

• Deep familiarity with Govt ICT&SS Management (IM8) policies and SG TechStack

• Extensive experience in application architecture, system integration, and dataarchitecture

• Proven track record in leading development teams

• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps and Cloud Computing practices

• Good knowledge of NodeJS, React, Javascript .Net Framework and Azure preferred

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technicalconcepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing prototypes for proof of concepts.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other products serving public officers and managemultiple priorities

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.

About Government Technology Agency

The Government Technology Agency (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.At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions.GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do.Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.