Mobile App Developer

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) in Singapore is looking for a developer to create Android and iOS applications. The role involves conceptualizing and building apps while ensuring high usability and reliability through testing.

Applicants should have expertise in Android Studio, Java, Swift, and experience with RESTful programming. Only Singaporean citizens may apply to help safeguard Singapore’s internal security.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Android development and iOS programming.
• Experience with RESTful programming using JSON and XML.
• Strong collaboration skills with version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop Android apps using Java/Kotlin and Native C.
• Create iOS apps using Swift programming.
• Conduct unit tests for usability and reliability.
• Collaborate with developers using version control systems.

Skills

Android Studio

Java

Android SDK

Swift

iOS SDK

RESTful programming

JSON

XML

software version control (GIT, SVN)

Job description

What the role is

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, design and build Android apps using Java/Kotlin and Native C programming
• Conceptualise, design and build iOS apps using Swift programming
• Perform unit tests to ensure usability, robustness, edge‑case coverage and general reliability
• Collaborate with fellow developers using a software version control system

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Android Studio, Java, Android SDK, and Android architecture
• Knowledge of Xcode, Swift, iOS SDK, and iOS architecture
• Knowledge of both Android and iOS programming
• Knowledge of software version control tools (e.g., GIT, SVN)
• Experience with RESTful programming using JSON and XML
• Knowledge of setting up a web server using the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) platform
• Only Singaporean citizens may apply

We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Internal Security Department (ISD)

At the heart of our work is the collection of intelligence that enables us to assess the threats to Singapore’s internal security. We collect, analyse, and act decisively to counter those threats, safeguarding Singapore’s security, stability, and sovereignty.