Senior Software Engineer, Public Service – Flexible Work

GovTech Singapore; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the Public Service Division (PSD) discovery and build team. You will shape government digital services by prototyping, architecting scalable systems, and delivering user-centric solutions with AI-assisted tooling.

The role covers full-stack development with React on the frontend, NodeJS/Python/Golang on the backend, and modern DevOps practices using Docker, AWS and GitLab CI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in Software Engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer technological solutions through rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development.
• Architect and implement scalable, resilient systems that suit the users’ needs.
• Craft high-quality, maintainable code that addresses real user needs
• Drive technical excellence through code reviews and best practice implementation
• Build and maintain robust automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
• Create comprehensive technical specifications, design documents and architectural decision records
• Establish team-level norms that guide AI-assisted delivery and use of AI tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric solutions
• Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning

Skills

React

JavaScript

NodeJS

Python

Golang

SQL

NoSQL

CI/CD

System design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

AWS

GitLab CI

Terraform

OpenTofu

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

Job description

GovTech Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the Public Service Division (PSD) discovery and build team. You will shape government digital services by prototyping, architecting scalable systems, and delivering user-centric solutions with AI-assisted tooling.

The role covers full-stack development with React on the frontend, NodeJS/Python/Golang on the backend, and modern DevOps practices using Docker, AWS and GitLab CI.