Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead Manager), HealthTech

Open Government Products; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Government Products is building HealthTech platforms to help Singaporeans access care and empower clinicians, social workers, and healthcare staff. You will own one product team end-to-end as Tech Lead and Manager, shaping architecture, integrations, and reliability while guiding hiring and engineering growth.

You will collaborate with MOH, hospital clusters, GP clinics, and community providers, balancing fast delivery with systems hospitals can depend on for decades.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Senior/Lead Engineer delivering end-to-end production systems.
• Strong foundation in modern software engineering and multi-layer stacks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, make tough trade-offs, and set technical direction.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with non-technical audiences.
• Mission-driven mindset: impact, public safety, and national readiness.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and deliver scalable, high-quality systems.
• Set and drive technical strategy aligned with product goals.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team.
• Champion engineering best practices: testing, security, observability, CI/CD.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, policymakers, and government partners.
• Translate complex trade-offs into practical solutions for frontline users.
• Drive innovation that improves efficiency, reliability, and public safety.

Skills

Senior Engineer

Lead Engineer

Software Architecture

Team Leadership

Security & Reliability

CI/CD

Observability

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms

Job description

Who We Are

Open Government Products is a team of engineers, designers, and product managers who build technology for public good. We identify problem spaces where technology can help, test prototypes with real users, then bring the best ones to launch.

We keep our hierarchy flat so we can push past bureaucracy to focus on delivery. With 70% of our initiatives starting from the ground up, you will have real ownership over products that shape how citizens interact with their government.

To learn more about us and the products we’ve built, visit open.gov.sg

About The Role

The HealthTech division builds digital products that make it easier for Singaporeans to access healthcare, and for the people delivering it - clinicians, medical social workers, and healthcare staff - to do their jobs well. The portfolio spans citizen-facing services like booking preventive care and checking subsidies, and the operational systems behind them: referral platforms, critical-results messaging, and case management tools used across hospitals and community providers.

You would own one of these product teams end to end as both Tech Lead and Manager, taking work from problem definition through launch and iteration. You’d work alongside designers, product managers, and partners across MOH, hospital clusters, GP clinics, and community providers, spending time understanding how healthcare services actually operate before building the systems that support them. As Tech Lead, you set technical direction: architecture, integrations, reliability, observability, security, and the trade-offs between shipping quickly and building something hospitals can rely on for decades. As Manager, you own the engineering team: hiring, coaching, and running the performance and career conversations that help engineers grow.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a Senior / Lead Software Engineer who combines technical mastery with leadership and vision. This is not just about building features - it’s about shaping resilient platforms that frontline officers will rely on for decades.

In This Role, You Will

• Own systems end-to-end: from design and delivery to operations and iteration.
• Lead and mentor engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and clear direction.
• Collaborate across disciplines—working with designers, product managers, policymakers, and stakeholders across government.
• Balance strategic priorities with engineering realities, ensuring security, scalability, and long-term impact.
• Represent engineering in agency discussions, translating technical trade-offs into solutions that matter on the ground.

This role is for someone who thrives at the crossroads of technology, leadership, and public impact—and who wants their work to literally save lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and deliver scalable, high-quality systems.
• Set and drive technical strategy in line with product and policy goals.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team.
• Champion engineering best practices: testing, security, observability, CI/CD.
• Work directly with external partners to align tech with operational needs.
• Communicate complex technical ideas in simple, actionable terms for all audiences.
• Drive innovation that enhances efficiency, reliability, and ultimately public safety.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven track record as a Senior/Lead Engineer, building and scaling production systems end‑to‑end.
• Strong foundation across modern software engineering and multiple layers of the stack.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, make tough trade‑offs, and set clear technical direction.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including with non‑technical audiences.
• A mission‑driven mindset: motivated by impact, not just technology—driven by the chance to save lives and strengthen public safety.

This isn’t just another engineering job. It’s a chance to shape technology that strengthens our frontline, improves national readiness, and protects lives. If you care about solving real problems with lasting impact, we want you on our team.

Working at OGP

Ownership and Autonomy

Beyond technical tasks, this means having autonomy to voice opinions and suggest future directions. Building what you believe in drives the creation of great solutions.

Rapid Prototyping

We prioritize testing ideas over debating them, allowing us to identify problems quickly and convey possibilities to others. This fail-fast approach accelerates innovation.

Flexibility

We provide flexible work arrangements based on what works best for our team and its members, fostering a productive and supportive environment.

Continuous Learning

Drive professional growth by exploring new architectures, frameworks, and technologies. With dedicated yearly learning months and hackathons, continuous learning is essential as we tackle innovative ideas and challenges.

Mission-Driven

Our work is dedicated to the public good, aiming to improve the lives of Singapore citizens. We focus on creating impactful solutions that enhance the community and the place we call home.

Products in HealthTech

• Health Appointment System (HAS): The national booking system for key vaccinations and screenings at CHAS GP clinics.
• Referral Exchange: An end-to-end referral management platform supporting community care referrals and case assignments across agencies.
• Rooster: A healthcare messaging system that automatically sends critical result alerts to the right clinician at the right time, based on staff schedules and medical specialties.
• Care360: A patient management system that helps Medical Social Workers manage their patients’ financial and psychosocial care.
• Social360: A case management platform for the social sector, supporting referral and coordination workflows across community service providers.

An overview of all OGP products can be found at open.gov.sg/products and reports.open.gov.sg.