Software Engineer (Cloud Application)

Housing and Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing and Development Board seeks a Software Engineer to join its Information Services Group. The role involves embracing DevSecOps for application development, delivering IT solutions using modern web technologies, and being part of a team that aims for efficiency and innovation in public housing services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years software engineering experience, especially frontend/backend.
• Skilled in modern web application technologies.
• Experience in cloud deployment and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cross-functional team adopting DevSecOps practices.
• Deliver scalable IT solutions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle from design to deployment.

Skills

React.js

Spring

FastAPI

Django

PostgreSQL

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Jenkins

Bamboo

Job description

What the role is:

The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has been at the forefront of the Public Service Transformation effort, iteratively building towards the successful delivery of HDB’s services to our customers digitally. The Information Services Group in HDB champions this effort, developing customised IT solutions that affords HDB the flexibility and efficiency in serving its missions.

What you will be working on:

You will be in a pioneer team in HDB’s Information Services Group that seeks to embrace DevSecOps culture and practices for application development. With the goal of creating cross-functional teams that would be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of IT services, we aim to adopt a you-code-it, you-run-it approach to software product development and maintenance. The success of our endeavour will form the blueprint upon which all subsequent in-house DevSecOps teams can be modelled after.As a software engineer on this team, you will work with fellow developers, your Technical Lead, Product Owner and Delivery Manager in iteratively delivering IT solutions for both internal and external stakeholders of HDB. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to different aspects of software delivery, including solution design, CI/CD pipeline configurations, frontend and backend development, and test automation.

What we are looking for:

Have 3+ years frontend and/or backend software engineering experience in building scalable products, with a demonstrated ability in designing and building well-structured enterprise applications on commercial cloud:Skilled in modern web application technology stack, such as React.js, Spring, FastAPI, Django, PostgreSQL.Experienced in development and deployment on commercial cloud such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft AzureExperienced in Loosely Coupled Architecture and Application Integration Patterns, such as Microservices and Scatter-Gather, with the ability to design and architect scalable and resilient systemsExperienced in containerisation technologies, such as Docker, AWS ECS and KubernetesHas exposure to infrastructure provision tools, such as Terraform and AnsibleEmbraces the concept of DevSecOps and CI/CD, with experience in relevant CI technologies such as Git, Jenkins, and Bamboo.Understand the concept of Secure-By-Design Lifecycle for Agile and the utilisation of technologies for SAST and DASTPractised Test-Driven Development with the utilisation of automated testingExposure in performance optimisation and tuning of applications and databasesIs adaptable and thrives in dealing with uncertaintiesCan articulate software problems and proposed solutions clearlyThrives in working as a team, and embraces a team-first mentalityGood to Have:Adaptability and thrives in dealing with uncertaintiesCan articulate software problems and proposed solutions clearlyThrives in working as a team, and embraces a team-first mentalityTakes initiative, pride and ownership in workGrowth mindsetSuccessful candidates will be offered a 1+1 year contract in the first instance.Find out more about a career with HDB at www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/about-us/careersAll applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About Housing and Development Board

We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home.Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.