Senior Software Engineer: Lead Public-Sector Platform

GovTech Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Leave benefits and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

GovTech Singapore is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy innovative digital solutions for public services. You will shape technical direction and drive critical government projects through the full software lifecycle.

You will architect scalable systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers while staying on the forefront of emerging technologies. This role is a 2-year fixed term and based in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/CE or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Go, Node.js, or C#.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of API design principles (REST/GraphQL) and databases.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment for complex enterprise applications.
• Architect and build scalable, secure, and resilient software systems using modern technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior software engineers to foster technical excellence.
• Conduct code reviews and drive performance improvements and maintainability.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

GovTech Singapore is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy innovative digital solutions for public services. You will shape technical direction and drive critical government projects through the full software lifecycle.

You will architect scalable systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers while staying on the forefront of emerging technologies. This role is a 2-year fixed term and based in Singapore.