Senior Software Engineer, ActiveSG

United States Digital Space LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

OGP, the ActiveSG team in Singapore, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to build and maintain the ActiveSG platform, enabling real-time bookings, payments, and user experiences for sports facilities across Singapore.

You will design scalable APIs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ship high-traffic applications with a focus on performance, reliability, and user-centric experiences in a fast-paced, autonomy-driven environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, and backend development (Next.js/Node.js).
• Experience designing REST APIs and relational databases (PostgreSQL).
• Excellent communication and ability to translate requirements into software.
• Strong product thinking and user empathy, including non-technical users.
• Bonus: familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and IaC.
• Bonus: startup or fast-paced environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable software across the stack from frontend to backend.
• Write maintainable, performant code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with PMs, designers, and stakeholders to scope features and ship solutions.
• Document engineering RFCs and specifications to improve knowledge sharing.
• Set up monitoring, alerting, and tests to ensure production readiness.
• Own projects end-to-end from discovery to deployment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Node.js

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

Communication

Product thinking

CI/CD

IaC

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Git workflows

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Who We Are

the company (OGP) operates like a startup within the government; We are a fast-paced, dynamic team of engineers, designers, and product managers dedicated to public good. We autonomously identify opportunities to solve public problems using tech, rapidly prototype, and launch solutions—from citizen apps to automating public agency operations. Embracing an open-sourced and flat hierarchy, we cut through bureaucracy to focus on real-world, user-centric innovations that drive change.

The Team

You will join the ActiveSG team, where your impact reaches hundreds of thousands of Singaporeans who use our platform to book sports facilities, register for programs, and engage with Singapore's sports ecosystem. Our goal is to make sports accessible, convenient, and engaging for all Singaporeans - from weekend warriors to aspiring athletes.

ActiveSG is the digital gateway to Singapore's national sports initiative. You'll be building and maintaining the platform that connects citizens to sports facilities, programs, and communities across the island. Your work directly impacts public health, community building, and Singapore's vision of an active nation. You'll tackle challenges of scale, real-time booking systems, payment processing, and creating delightful user experiences that encourage more Singaporeans to stay active.

ActiveSG currently handles millions of facility bookings, programme participation, and pool/gym usages annually across Singapore’s sports complexes and facilities. The platform encompasses user-facing features and core internal management systems to provide a seamless experience for our users while enabling data-driven insights and efficient operations for SportSG.

About the Role

We're looking for a thoughtful and driven Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about making sports accessible to all Singaporeans. You’ll be responsible for building and enhancing the ActiveSG platform, solving complex technical challenges around efficient allocation/utilisation of facilities, balloting/booking/accounting systems, and user/facility management. This role is best suited for someone who excels in ambiguous problem spaces, values user experience and prototyping, and can work autonomously while building scalable, high-traffic applications.

Key Responsibilities

You will work with a competent cross functional team to perform the following

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable production-ready software across the stack - from frontend components to backend services and infrastructure.
• Write maintainable, readable, and performant code while participating in code reviews to ensure engineering quality.
• Work closely with PMs, designers, and officers on the ground to identify opportunities, scope features, test hypotheses, and ship solutions that solve real pain points.
• Write and review engineering documentation such as RFCs and technical specifications to improve knowledge sharing.
• Set up robust monitoring, alerting, and testing practices to ensure our systems are production-ready and reliable.
• Own projects end-to-end, from discovery and prototyping to deployment and iteration.
• Contribute to the broader culture of continuous improvement across OGP.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a software engineering role.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, and backend development (Next.js, Node.js or similar).
• Experience designing REST APIs and working with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in understanding and translating problems and requirements into software.
• Strong product thinking and empathy for users - especially non-technical ones.
• (Bonus) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• (Bonus) Experience in startups or fast-paced environments; proven ability to succeed in dynamic settings and manage shifting priorities with sometimes challenging stakeholders.

Overall we look for people who have ability, initiative, good communication, and most importantly, a passionate heart for public good.

Working at OGP

Ownership and Autonomy — Beyond technical tasks, this means having autonomy to voice opinions and suggest future directions. Building what you believe in drives the creation of great solutions.

Rapid Prototyping — We prioritize testing ideas over debating them, allowing us to identify problems quickly and convey possibilities to others. This fail-fast approach accelerates innovation.

Flexibility — We provide flexible work arrangements based on what works best for our team and its members, fostering a productive and supportive environment.

Continuous Learning — Drive professional growth by exploring new architectures, frameworks, and technologies. With dedicated yearly learning months and hackathons, continuous learning is essential as we tackle innovative ideas and challenges.

Mission-Driven — Our work is dedicated to the public good, aiming to improve the lives of Singapore citizens. We focus on creating impactful solutions that enhance the community and the place we call home.