[LTA-RDG] SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Rail Digitalisation Division and help advance the Railway Common Data Platform (CDP). You will contribute to data analytics and AI-driven improvements for rail performance, operations, and maintenance processes.

You will work across Java backend services with Spring Boot, modern frontend frameworks, and AWS cloud services, delivering scalable, enterprise-grade applications within an Agile team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Engineering, CS or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of software development experience.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise-grade applications across SDLC in cloud.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services in Java with Spring Boot.
• Build frontend components with React/Vue/Angular.
• Work with AWS cloud services and CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and optimize databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Skills

Java backend

Frontend frameworks

Cloud engineering (AWS)

SQL/NoSQL

RESTful APIs & microservices

DevOps / IaC

SDLC knowledge

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

Spring Boot

AWS

Job description

What you will be working on

You will be part of the Rail Digitalisation Division, a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team dedicated to advancing the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) Railway Common Data Platform (CDP). This role involves driving the integration of data analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance rail performance and improve operational and maintenance processes.

What the role is

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

What you will be working on

You will be part of the Rail Digitalisation Division, a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team dedicated to advancing the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) Railway Common Data Platform (CDP). This role involves driving the integration of data analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance rail performance and improve operational and maintenance processes.

What we are looking for

• Knowledge in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering field.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in software development.
• Proven track record in delivering enterprise-grade applications and possess a comprehensive understanding of the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), from conceptualization to deployment in cloud environments.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Java for backend services, with experience in frameworks such as Spring Boot or similar.
• Strong experience in modern frontend development using frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud engineering, with a strong preference for AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and API Gateway).
• Solid foundation in data principles, including database design, SQL optimization, and familiarity with NoSQL solutions.
• Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.

Additional Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate complex system architectures.
• A proactive and independent learner who stays abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to effectively collaborate within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code.
• Candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply, as we value a wide range of perspectives and ideas.

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