Platform Infrastructure Engineer, STB

GovTech Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Total rewards package

Job summary

GovTech Singapore is seeking a Platform Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure for public sector digital services. You will automate provisioning with IaC, manage container orchestration, and ensure high availability and security across platforms.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, implement CI/CD pipelines, and continuously improve monitoring with CloudWatch and Grafana while participating in on‑call rotations to support critical

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Platform/DevOps/Infrastructure role.
• Strong cloud architecture understanding (AWS).
• Proficient in Python or Bash scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Automate provisioning and deployment with IaC tools.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot to ensure platform health.
• Manage Docker/Kubernetes for app deployment and orchestration.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

AWS Cloud

Cloud Architecture

Scripting

CI/CD

Containerization

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudWatch

Grafana

Job description

Platform Infrastructure Engineer

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 where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.

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.

[What you will be working on]

The Platform Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the robust and scalable infrastructure that underpins the Singapore Tourism Board's digital platforms and services, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

• Design, implement, and manage highly available, scalable cloud infrastructure, particularly on GCC AWS, to support a wide range of digital initiatives.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures to ensure optimal platform health and reliability.
• Manage and optimize containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for application deployment and orchestration.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery and ensure efficient release cycles.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with application requirements and best practices.
• Develop and enforce security best practices across all infrastructure components, including network security, access control, and data protection.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical platform incidents.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve infrastructure efficiency and capabilities.
• Document infrastructure designs, configurations, and operational procedures.

[What we are looking for]

• Proven experience (3+ years) in a Platform, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering role, with a strong focus on cloud platforms (AWS).
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture principles, services (compute, storage, networking, databases), and security best practices.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Cloudwatch, Grafana).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Please note that this will be a 2-year fixed term contract.

What we offer you:

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.

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 programs.

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