[LTA-DPO] SENIOR / EXEC / ENGINEER, SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT (ePIC)

LTA Land Transport Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Singapore is seeking a Software System Engineer to join the ePIC team and develop applications for the AFC systems, ensuring secure, reliable delivery within GCC.

You will design, develop, test, deploy and support software across the lifecycle, collaborating with developers, users and testers, and applying Java and Spring Boot, SQL, and cloud-based tools to build scalable, production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in at least one full software development lifecycle.
• Hands-on development of enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with SQL and database access technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud computing, containerisation and microservices.
• Ability to analyse technical problems and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse requirements, design, develop, test and maintain software applications.
• Prepare and maintain architecture/design documents and interface specifications.
• Troubleshoot issues, resolve defects and improve application quality and performance.
• Participate in build, deployment and production support activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve design/integration/testing issues.

Skills

Software development

Java

Spring/Spring Boot

SQL

Cloud computing

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitLab

Hibernate/JPA

Messaging systems

Education

Engineering/Computer Science degree

Tools

GitLab

CI/CD tooling

Docker

Kubernetes

JDBC/JPA/Hibernate

AWS ECS/Fargate

Job description

Software System Engineer (ePIC Team)

As part of the ePayment Innovation Centre (ePIC) team, you will develop applications for the Authority’s Automated Fare Collection (AFC) systems. You will design, develop, test, deploy and support secure and reliable applications, including those hosted on the Government on Commercial Cloud (GCC) environment. You will work with developers, users, testers and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.

What you will be working on

Developing applications for the Authority’s Automated Fare Collection (AFC) systems, and ensuring they are secure and reliable.

What You’ll Do

• Gather and analyse requirements, design, develop, test and maintain software applications.
• Prepare and maintain software lifecycle artefacts, including architecture and design documents, interface specifications, source code, test specifications, operations and maintenance manuals, and other required technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot application and environment issues, investigate and resolve defects, and improve application quality, reliability and performance.
• Participate in application build, deployment and production support activities.
• Collaborate with developers, users, testers and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve design, integration and testing issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development, testing and deployment practices.

What we are looking for

• Knowledge in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline with software development experience.
• Experience participating in at least one full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including preparation and maintenance of relevant technical documentation.
• Hands‑on experience developing enterprise applications using Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Experience in requirements analysis, application design, development, testing and integration.
• Experience with SQL, relational databases and database access technologies such as JDBC or JPA/Hibernate.
• Familiarity with cloud computing, Docker, Kubernetes and microservices concepts.
• Experience with software development tools and practices such as GitLab, CI/CD and automated build/deployment.
• Experience with message queues or asynchronous messaging technologies.
• Ability to analyse technical problems systematically and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in written and spoken English and work effectively with different stakeholders.
• Experience or knowledge that would be advantageous: AWS Services like Amazon ECS/Fargate, RDS and Lambda.
• Knowledge of cloud application security, including least‑privilege access, encryption, secrets management, secure APIs, vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Experience with AFC, high‑volume transactions or other mission‑critical systems.
• EMV and/or Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

As part of the shortlisting process for the role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.