Senior / DevOps or Software Engineer, Digital Economy Products (DEP)

Government Technology Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) of Singapore is seeking a DevOps engineer to enhance e-Services and streamline infrastructure for work pass transactions. This role involves implementing CI/CD practices, automating system management, and ensuring platform reliability. Ideal candidates possess strong skills in cloud technologies and automation tools, contributing to Singapore's Smart Nation initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in cloud technologies, preferably AWS.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline management using GitLab CI/CD.
• Hands-on experience in infrastructure as code with Terraform or Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform.
• Ensure observability and reliability of applications and systems.

Skills

DevOps methodologies

CI/CD tools

Cloud technologies

Linux administration

Networking concepts

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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:
WINS (Workpass INtegrated System) is a large-scale Ops-Tech setup in MOM, to implement a multi-year initiative to replace the existing legacy systems and consolidate all work pass transactions into a one-stop integrated workpass system, via an Agile delivery approach.

We provide our customers (MOM users and employers) with reliable, adaptive and simple e-Services to facilitate their work pass transactions. This supports a complementary and sustainable workforce, and anchors Singapore as a global talent hub.

• (For internal WPD operations) Increasing operational efficiency to reduce operational overheads and increase efficiencies
• (For internal MOM policy-makers) Support implementation of manpower-related schemes
• (For external Employment Agencies / HR of Companies) Ensuring reliable e-services to transact with MOM for their employment pass-holders
• (For external employment pass-holders) Increase customer experience/satisfaction by allowing more direct transactions with MOM, for eligible pass-types

As part of the DevOps team, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing the infrastructure and deployment processes that enable fast, secure, and reliable software delivery. Your responsibilities include:

• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Collaborate on the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment velocity and system reliability.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Contribute to IaC initiatives using tools such as Terraform, Terragrunt, or Ansible to provision and manage infrastructure efficiently and consistently.
• Observability & Monitoring: Work with the DevOps/Infrastructure team to ensure application and system observability through metrics, logs, and distributed tracing using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.
• Platform Reliability: Participate in platform reliability efforts, including setting up monitoring and alerting systems, conducting automated testing, and tuning performance.
• DevSecOps Integration: Help drive the adoption of DevSecOps practices, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and ensuring infrastructure and application compliance.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline infrastructure provisioning, build processes, and application deployments.
• Cloud & Environment Management: Work with cloud and hosting providers to set up, configure, and manage application environments and deployment pipelines.
• Resource Management: Provision and manage infrastructure resources such as servers, virtual machines, containers, and related services to support development and operations teams.
• Continuous Integration/Delivery: Promote and implement continuous integration and delivery best practices to improve development workflows and deployment efficiency.

Must-Have Skills

• Education & Experience: Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience in a related field.
• DevOps & Cloud Expertise: Strong understanding of DevOps methodologies, Agile development practices, and cloud technologies (preferably AWS).
• CI/CD Tools: Practical experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines using platforms such as GitLab CI/CD.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in tools like Terraform, Terragrunt, or Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for building, managing, and orchestrating containerized applications.
• System Administration: Proficient in administering both Linux and Windows systems, including patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Web & Application Servers: Experience managing and deploying applications on JBoss and Apache servers.
• Middleware & Messaging: Experience configuring and managing RabbitMQ or similar messaging systems.
• Cloud & Virtualization: Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and virtualization technologies like VMware.
• Networking Fundamentals: Solid understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls, VPNs, subnets) as they relate to cloud and on-prem environments.
• Programming & Scripting: Exposure to backend technologies such as Java, and scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation.
• Monitoring & Observability: Familiar with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) for metrics, logging, and tracing.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, networks, and deployment pipelines.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Architecture & Design: Experience designing infrastructure and automation solutions for complex and scalable applications.
• Certifications: Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator etc).
• Collaboration: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with developers, testers, and operations teams.
• Enterprise Experience: Background working in large software teams or enterprise IT environments.

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

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.
Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.