Public Sector Software Engineer — Build Smart Nation

GovTech Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Leave benefits and wellness programs

Public sector mission to improve lives

Job summary

GovTech Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer (II) to design, develop, and maintain innovative digital solutions that enhance public service delivery for citizens and businesses in Singapore. You will contribute to the full software development lifecycle within agile teams, delivering robust, scalable, and secure applications.

Collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers is essential to translate requirements into technical solutions, while following coding standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2-4 years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and/or back-end frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Node.js).
• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Have a demonstrated ability to build software - Prior work and personal projects count for much more than specific degrees.
• Write code to solve abstract programming problems - Clear thinking, the ability to debug, and understanding the limits of an approach matter much more than getting the "correct" answer.
• Talk and reason about code with other engineers - We work as a team, so you need to be able to not just solve problems, but have other people understand your solutions.
• Take initiative to make things happen - Our job is to push for change in government, so we need to challenge the status quo and not wait for instruction.
• Want to work for the public good - We are public servants; we serve the public.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software applications and systems across various platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following established coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes and tools.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their applicability to GovTech's initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of developed applications.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

React

Agile

Git

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Spring Boot

Node.js

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Git

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Spring Boot

Node.js

AWS

Job description

GovTech Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer (II) to design, develop, and maintain innovative digital solutions that enhance public service delivery for citizens and businesses in Singapore. You will contribute to the full software development lifecycle within agile teams, delivering robust, scalable, and secure applications.

Collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers is essential to translate requirements into technical solutions, while following coding standards