Software Engineer, AISS

Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Info-communications Media Development Authority in Singapore is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to design and develop innovative software applications that leverage advanced technologies. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience, a degree in computer science or engineering, proficiency in Nodejs and Python, and familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker. This role will involve collaboration with various teams, ensuring software quality, and participation in agile methodologies, making it an exciting opportunity in Singapore's fast-evolving digital landscape.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as a software engineer or developer in successful software projects.
• Strong understanding of software development practices, design patterns and micro-service principles.
• Experienced in agile methodologies, version control and software quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement software solutions.
• Develop clean, maintainable, secure and efficient code.
• Take ownership of software quality with testing and code reviews.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Embrace agile methodologies and participate in sprint planning.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot user-reported issues.

Skills

Nodejs

Python

REST API

SQL

NoSQL

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

What the role is:

IMDA is spearheading Singapore’s drive to be a world leading Digital Economy. We want to empower our companies and workforce with digital technologies and enable Singapore to be a leading Digital Economy globally.

The Advanced Intelligent Software Systems (AISS) team works on building software solutions and capabilities for various projects at the forefront of technology, such as AI Verify and GPT-Legal. We are looking for a Software Engineer with a primary focus of designing and developing software applications that push the boundaries of innovation and drive success of businesses through frontier technology.

What to expect:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, research scientists, solution architects and other engineers to conceptualize, plan and implement software solutions to achieve business and technical objectives.
• Develop clean, maintainable, secure and efficient code using industry best practices to deliver quality and secure software solutions.
• Take ownership of software quality – build unit and integration tests to conduct thorough testing, perform code reviews, and work with QA to identify and resolve defects to ensure stable and quality software deliverables.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for the projects, including code comments, architectural diagrams, design decisions, developer guides and system documentation.
• Embrace agile methodologies – actively participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, prioritization and other agile ceremonies to deliver software iterations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to resolve issues reported by users.
• Keep abreast with and evaluate new industry trends and advancements in software development to enhance capabilities and drive efficiency.

How to succeed:

• Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, or in relevant engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years experience as a software engineer or developer in successful software projects.
• In-depth proficiency in programming languages (Nodejs, Python), REST API, SQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, and the Open Source tech stack. Experience with web-app/react frameworks is a plus.
• Strong understanding of software development practices, design patterns and micro-service principles.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker. Knowledge of container orchestration such as Kubernetes and cloud computing platforms is a plus.
• Experienced in agile methodologies, version control and branch development, software quality assurance and info-security practices.
• Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence with positive energy.

About Info-communications Media Development Authority

Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever. We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.