Senior Software Engineer: Build Scalable, Secure Public-Sector Solutions

nexbridge recruitment pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

nexbridge recruitment pte. ltd. is seeking an experienced DevOps software engineer in Singapore to join our team. You will deliver scalable features, maintainable code, and robust CI/CD pipelines across services, ensuring security, observability, and performance as core design constraints.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on DevOps experience with Agile methodologies, strong Java or Python skills, and experience with SaaS, bespoke, and COTS solutions. Public sector exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on DevOps software engineering experience using Agile methodologies such as Scrum.
• Strong proficiency in Java or Python, ReactJS, RESTful APIs, ETL/AWS Glue for data migration, and SQL and databases.
• Experience with modern full‑stack technologies spanning SaaS, bespoke and COTS solutions.
• Track record of delivering large‑scale, high‑availability solutions, preferably in the public sector.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations and privacy considerations in the public sector.
• Commitment to public good and engineering excellence, with a strong sense of craftsmanship.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional environments.
• Experience with Government Commercial Cloud (GCC), SHIP-HATS and the SG Tech Stack (SGTS) is highly advantageous.
• Hands‑on experience with Ivalua SaaS is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code that meets clearly scoped requirements.
• Deliver moderately complex features spanning multiple services or integrations, with architectural considerations around modularity, scalability and resiliency.
• Evaluate solution options and provide well-reasoned recommendations aligned with product needs and team goals.
• Proactively reduce technical debt and contribute to long-term maintainability.
• Contribute to reusable test automation frameworks and support the adoption of CI/CD, observability and automation practices.
• Build in-depth knowledge of the team’s product architecture, dependencies and data flows.
• Author technical design documents with minimal guidance and conduct architecture reviews for less experienced engineers.
• Lead incident triage and drive post-incident reviews, including root cause analysis and preventive action proposals.
• Ensure monitoring and alerting are in place for features under your ownership.
• Treat security, compliance and performance as core design constraints.
• Write clear, unambiguous technical specifications that effectively guide both AI-assisted delivery and fellow engineers.
• Identify and correct AI-generated code that introduces technical debt, antipatterns or security risks before merging.
• Take full ownership of broad, ambiguously scoped projects and drive them to successful outcomes.
• Take calculated risks, treating both successes and setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth.
• Mentor and support team members through knowledge sharing, problem decomposition and constructive feedback.
• Raise team productivity and capability through hands‑on guidance and support.
• Translate team goals into actionable plans, breaking down work and prioritising tasks effectively.
• Proactively identify opportunities, drive workstreams and synthesise data into clear recommendations linked to organisational impact.
• Identify and mitigate project‑level risks, anticipating potential challenges before they arise.
• Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration and guide team members to ensure effective project delivery.
• Navigate and resolve disagreements constructively, facilitating alignment among team members and stakeholders.
• Challenge existing processes constructively to drive continuous improvement and change initiatives at team and division level.
• Share successes and lessons learnt, offering recommendations that enhance team performance and foster a culture of learning.

Skills

DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Java

Python

ReactJS

REST APIs

ETL

AWS Glue

SQL

Databases

Public sector

Data protection

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

GCC

SHIP-HATS

SG Tech Stack

Ivalua SaaS

Job description

nexbridge recruitment pte. ltd. is seeking an experienced DevOps software engineer in Singapore to join our team. You will deliver scalable features, maintainable code, and robust CI/CD pipelines across services, ensuring security, observability, and performance as core design constraints.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on DevOps experience with Agile methodologies, strong Java or Python skills, and experience with SaaS, bespoke, and COTS solutions. Public sector exposure is advantageous.