Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS certification support

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development & AWS cert

Job summary

Public Service Division seeks an experienced Senior Fullstack Engineer to architect and implement end-to-end solutions, from sophisticated user interfaces to scalable backend services and APIs. You will contribute to technical decisions shaping our products that support government initiatives.

You will lead frontend development with React/Next.js, build robust backend services in Node.js/Express and/or Java Spring Boot, and design APIs that scale.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated fullstack capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex frontend applications using React.js and Next.js.
• Design and develop backend services using Node.js/Express and/or Java Spring Boot with RESTful APIs.
• Architect responsive, accessible UIs delivering great user experiences.
• Implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services (Lambda, ECS/EKS, RDS, EC2, S3).
• Design and implement database schemas across relational and NoSQL databases.
• Collaborate with UX designers to translate requirements into full-stack solutions.
• Champion best practices across the full stack, including testing and documentation.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to technical planning.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot production issues to ensure system stability.

Skills

React.js

Next.js

Node.js Express

Java Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

AWS

SQL / NoSQL

CI/CD

Agile

Frontend testing

Tools

React.js tools

AWS services

Kubernetes

Job description

What the role is

We are seeking an experienced Senior Fullstack Engineer to join our agile development team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing end-to-end solutions — from sophisticated user interfaces to scalable backend services and APIs – contributing to technical decisions that shape our products.

What you will be working on

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of complex frontend applications using React.js and Next.js, ensuring high performance, reusability, and scalability
• Design and develop robust, scalable backend services using Nodej.js Express and/or Java Spring Boot, architecting RESTful APIs and microservices following best practices
• Architect and implement responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services, including serverless architecture and container orchestration
• Lead the design and implementation of database schemas and data models across relational and NoSQL databases
• Collaborate with UX designers and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into full-stack technical solutions, owning API contracts across the stack
• Champion best practices across the full stack, including code quality, testing, and documentation
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to technical planning and architecture discussions
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues across frontend and backend systems whilst maintaining system stability

What we are looking for

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated fullstack capability
• Strong expertise in React.js and Next.js, including state management solutions and modern React patterns
• Strong expertise in Nodej.js Express and/or Java Spring Boot with extensive experience building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Profound understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Proven experience with AWS services including Lambda, ECS/EKS, RDS, EC2, and S3
• Proficient in SQL with experience across both relational and NoSQL databases
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and principles (SOLID, DRY, etc.)
• Experience with frontend and backend testing frameworks and methodologies
• Experience with frontend build tools, package managers, and version control systems
• Experience working in agile environments with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-functional teams

Good to Have:

• Experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure, including AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer)
• Knowledge of container orchestration platforms, particularly Kubernetes or Amazon EKS
• Experience with micro-frontend architecture
• Understanding of server-side rendering and static site generation
• Experience with message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Experience with event-driven architecture and reactive programming
• Experience working on Singapore Government IT projects
• Hands-on experience with SingPass and CorpPass integration
• Familiarity with Singapore Government Technology Stack (SGTS)
• Experience implementing government security policies and guidelines
• Knowledge of government digital service standards and best practices
• Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools (CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience with GraphQL
• Contributions to open-source projects

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects using cutting-edge technologies
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Professional development, learning opportunities, and AWS certification support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Regular team building activities and knowledge sharing sessions

If you are passionate about fullstack development and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.