Software Engineer (GPLS), Managed Agencies

Government Technology Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives as a Software Engineer. You’ll develop and manage the Government Paid Leave system, collaborating on innovative digital solutions that support families. We empower our team through robust learning opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Solid programming fundamentals required.
• Experience with cloud-based applications and Agile practices desirable.
• Experience with low code systems like Appian is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with government agencies to deliver high-quality software systems.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning and Retrospective.
• Write clean, maintainable code and lead code reviews.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Technical aptitude

Education

Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology

Tools

ReactJS

TypeScript

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

Job description

What the role is:

[What the Role is]
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 the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.

Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

What you will be working on:

Who We Are:

Join our dynamic and forward-thinking team, responsible for developing and managing the Government Paid Leave system. As part of the GovTech Government Digital Transformation team (GDT), we are dedicated to propelling positive change and making a difference. Our team collaborates closely with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) to administer leave schemes and claims, aiming to better support parents in building strong families.

[What you will be working on]

As a Software Engineer

• Collaborate with government agencies to deliver high quality software systems.

• Work with cross-functional teams which consists of Software Engineers, Quality Engineers, User Experience Designers and Product Owners to deliver technical solutions.

• Drive adoption of relevant, up-to-date technologies, practices and tools in modern software development lifecycle

• Participate in Scrum ceremonies, such as Sprint Planning, Review and Retrospective

• Participate in regular tech-sharing and solutioning sessions.

• Write code that is clean and maintainable.

• Practice code reviews

• Working in highly collaborative teams and building quality environments.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced environment

• Able to work independently with little supervision or guidance.

What we are looking for:

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology or related disciplines

• Solid programming fundamentals

• Familiarity with cloud-based application development and practices such as Extreme Programming, Continuous Integration and Delivery

• Knowledge and experience in modern technologies such as ReactJS, TypeScript, Java, Kotlin and Spring Boot framework

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Team player with good communication skills

• Have the desire to service the public through the use of technology

• Possess a healthy discontent with the status quo, and an itch to improve things

• Strong technical aptitude including excellent troubleshooting and communications skills.

• Experience with integrating with low code system such as Appian will be advantageous.

• Experience with SHIP-HATS, APEX or Cloud File Transfer (CFT) will be advantageous.

• Good understanding and working knowledge of Agile projects such as SCRUM and KANBAN

[What we are looking for]

About Government Technology Agency

The Government Technology Agency (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 the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions.GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do.Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.