Senior Software Engineer

Careers@Gov; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental technology agency in Singapore seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of a social service case management platform. This role involves designing APIs, developing data models, and ensuring data security and compliance. The ideal candidate will work closely with diverse teams and optimize data processing workflows. Experience with API management and data architecture is essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to public service technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in integration development and API management.
• Proficiency in designing data architectures for social service systems.
• Ability to optimize performance for data processing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of APIs and integration points.
• Design data models for social service integration.
• Implement compliance measures for data protection.

Skills

API management

Data architecture

Performance optimization

Cross-team collaboration

Quality assurance

Tools

ETL tools

Real-time data pipelines

Agile methodologies

Job description

About GovTech & the Role
The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. We also develop the Smart Nation infrastructure and applications, collaborating with citizens, businesses, and agencies to co-create impactful technologies.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help drive the next-generation social service case management platform that empowers caseworkers and community partners to deliver coordinated, holistic, and efficient support to families in need.

As a Senior SWE, you will lead a team of software engineers in development of interfaces, data migration and APIs, and work closely with policy, operations, product, and vendor teams to make sure the product meets user needs, delivers measurable impact, and aligns with our strategic priorities.

[What we are looking for]

Integration Development & API Management Design and develop APIs for system integrations (e.g. OneCV, CaseConnect, ComLink+)

• Implement interfaces with government services (SingPass / CorpPass, MyInfo, GovTech services)
• Create and maintain documentation for all integration points and APIs
• Ensure API performance, security, and scalability

Data Architecture & Pipeline Development Design and implement data models for social service integration (Client360, Household360)

• Build ETL processes for legacy system migration and real-time agency data synchronization
• Develop and maintain batch and real-time data pipelines for cross-agency data flow
• Implement data quality validation frameworks and monitoring systems

Data Security & Compliance Implement data protection measures including field-level encryption and access controls

• Ensure compliance with IM8 standards and government security requirements
• Maintain audit trails and data masking for sensitive information
• Monitor and enforce data classification policies

Performance Optimization & Monitoring Optimize query performance and batch processing efficiency

• Monitor and tune real-time data synchronization
• Maintain system reliability and uptime metrics

Cross-Team Collaboration Work with product managers, designers, solution architects, and frontend developers

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning
• Conduct code reviews and pair programming sessions
• Provide technical guidance on data integration matters

Quality Assurance & Documentation Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation

• Implement automated testing for data transformations and integrations
• Ensure data accuracy and validation across systems
• Create and maintain troubleshooting guides and procedures