Senior Software Architect for Public-Sector Transformation

Government Technology Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave benefits

Wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

GovTech, Singapore’s public sector digital transformation agency, seeks a Staff/Principal Software Engineer to lead cross-team architecture and delivery within the GovTech Consulting practice. You will guide agencies from problem definition to solution design, mentoring engineers and shaping permanent product capabilities at scale.

Bring 10+ years in multi-squad development, a passion for innovation, and a collaborative mindset to drive national-scale impact across government services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in multi-squad development teams with a career progression to Architect
• Experience across industries: in-house development, consultancy, and public sector
• Curious problem-solver who balances building right with building things right
• Mentors and cultivates future technical leaders, fostering learning and excellence
• Exceptional communicator and collaborator across teams and organisations

Responsibilities

• Advise and guide client agencies from problem definition to solution design in greenfield and brownfield implementations
• Address complex, high-impact challenges at national scale, driving innovation across government
• Champion engineering excellence by promoting standards and best practices across GovTech and broader government
• Lead architecture discussions with GovTech and industry partners to ensure smooth handovers—owning the outcomes
• Establish and mentor permanent engineering teams within agencies, transferring technical expertise

Skills

Architect

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

GovTech, Singapore’s public sector digital transformation agency, seeks a Staff/Principal Software Engineer to lead cross-team architecture and delivery within the GovTech Consulting practice. You will guide agencies from problem definition to solution design, mentoring engineers and shaping permanent product capabilities at scale.

Bring 10+ years in multi-squad development, a passion for innovation, and a collaborative mindset to drive national-scale impact across government services.