Senior Software Engineer, Meteorological Services (NEA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive total rewards

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

GovTech Singapore is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to collaborate with public sector partners on weather forecasting and dissemination systems. You will apply deep technical expertise to design robust, scalable solutions and work closely with NEA and other stakeholders.

You will drive best-practice adoption (CI/CD, SRE), translate complex concepts for diverse audiences, and mentor peers while delivering reliable software for public good.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in an individual contributor software engineering role.
• Strong experience with agentic coding tools such as Claude Code and Codex.
• Experience with one or more Front End Libraries / Frameworks such as React, Kotlin, Swift, React Native.
• Experience with one or more Backend Languages / Libraries / Frameworks such as Golang, NodeJS.
• Experience with one or more Cloud Service Providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong track record of successful large-scale partner solution implementations, preferably in complex enterprise environments.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to bridge technical discussions between internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Partner with software engineers to understand objectives for delivery efficiency and system resiliency.
• Conduct assessments of technical landscapes to identify inefficiencies and gaps.
• Collaborate with agencies to identify relevant practices for using Core Engineering Products.
• Develop transition roadmaps from current to desired future state, including tool adoption.
• Explain complex concepts clearly to stakeholders and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support proof of concept initiatives and hands-on during early implementation phases.
• Collaborate with fellow engineers to share insights and foster knowledge sharing.

Skills

IC software engineering

Claude Code & Codex

Communication skills

Tools

Claude Code

Codex

Job description

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.

Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

What you will be working on

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations.

For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work directly with agencies, enabling them to develop robust systems for Weather Forecasting and Dissemination.

As a forward-deployed engineer, you’ll partner with agencies to solve complex challenges, gather insights, and drive continuous improvement in our product offerings. This role combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to customer enablement and feedback, ensuring that our Core Engineering Products evolve to address the real-world needs of our customers.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be working on:

• Partner with software engineers and other functions to understand objectives for development delivery efficiency and system resiliency, helping them articulate how specific technical capabilities and best practices will achieve key business outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of NEA’s existing technical landscapes, workflows, and processes to identify inefficiencies, pain points, and gaps that hinder their goals.
• Collaborate with NEA to identify the most relevant practices (e.g., CI/CD, SRE) for using Core Engineering Products in achieving their goals, considering unique needs and industry best practices.
• Develop transition roadmaps that outline a clear path from the current state to the desired future state, including the adoption of recommended tools and processes.
• Explain complex concepts clearly to various NEA stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations for improving workflows and addressing their challenges, and providing supporting diagrams as needed.
• Support NEA with proof of concept (POC) initiatives to validate solutions, offering hands-on assistance during early implementation phases to enable smooth transitions to full-scale rollouts.
• Collaborate closely with fellow Software Engineers to exchange insights, share tools and scripts, and foster a collaborative environment that supports continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

What we are looking for

• 8+ years in an individual contributor software engineering role.
• Strong experience working with agentic coding tools such as Claude Code and Codex.
• Experience with one or more Front End Libraries / Frameworks such as React, Kotlin, Swift, React Native.
• Experience with one or more Backend Languages / Libraries / Frameworks such as Golang, NodeJS.
• Experience with one or more of Cloud Service Providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong track record of successful large-scale partner solution implementations, preferably in complex enterprise environments
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to bridge technical discussions between internal teams and external partners

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe it is key to innovation.

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.