Software Engineer, GDT (MSF)

GovTech Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Employee wellness programmes

Leave benefits

Job summary

GovTech Singapore is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to work on impactful projects in a modern environment. You will design and implement scalable software solutions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have strong proficiency in full-stack web technologies like Next.js/React.js and backend languages like Java and Python. This role offers opportunities to improve government services and encourages flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers on solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.
• Participate in software development lifecycle and incident response.

Skills

Full-stack web development

Java

Python

TypeScript

Next.js

React.js

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Infrastructure-as-Code

Agile development

Job description

About GovTech

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 Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

About Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)

MSF is Singapore’s lead ministry for social and family policies, working to build a caring and inclusive society where every individual and family can thrive. It delivers essential services through Family Service Centres, Social Service Offices, and industry partners, supporting vulnerable populations across all life stages, including family services, early childhood, social assistance, disability support, mental health initiatives, and community development programmes.

What you will be working on

GovTech is seeking an experienced software engineer to work on technically challenging problems in a modern, product‑focused environment, addressing underserved problems in the public sector such as healthcare, manpower transformation, trade facilitation, national development, HR and Finance products.

Your responsibilities

• Designing and implementing robust, scalable software solutions using modern full‑stack web application technologies, with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability.
• Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions that align with architectural standards and best practices.
• Writing clean, well‑tested code and conducting thorough code reviews to maintain high engineering standards across the team.
• Contributing to technical decision‑making processes, including technology selection, architectural design, and implementation approaches for complex systems.
• Participating in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system design through deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Mentoring junior engineers and sharing knowledge through documentation, technical discussions, and pair‑programming sessions.
• Working with various teams to ensure smooth deployment pipelines, monitoring, and incident response procedures.
• Contributing to the MSF Engineering Landscape by implementing Infrastructure‑as‑Code practices, CI/CD pipelines, and compliance requirements across multiple systems and vendor partnerships.
• Staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices and advocating for their adoption where appropriate to improve engineering effectiveness and system reliability.
• Participating in on‑call rotations and incident response to ensure high availability of critical government services.

What we are looking for

• Extensive experience building and maintaining large‑scale, high‑availability software systems that serve significant user bases.
• Strong proficiency in modern full‑stack web application technologies, particularly Next.js/React.js for frontend development and Java/Python/TypeScript for backend services.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles including design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and system architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms, containerisation, and modern deployment practices including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure‑as‑Code.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Commitment to engineering excellence with a focus on code quality, testing, documentation, and maintainable software design.
• Passion for public service and interest in using technology to improve government services and citizen experiences.
• Experience working in agile development environments with rapid iteration and continuous delivery practices.
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance requirements, particularly in government or regulated environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a track record of delivering impactful solutions.
• Experience with database design and optimisation, API development, and integration with third‑party systems.

What we offer you

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives. Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market‑competitive suite of perks, including leave benefits that meet your work‑life needs and employee wellness programmes. We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best.