Software Engineer (Java & AI Preferred)

NCS Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

N CS Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to meaningful application development and maintenance projects working directly at our client's site. You will engage with government-linked systems in an embedded, client-facing environment.

This fully on-site role places you with the client team, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver enterprise-grade solutions and leveraging AI technologies to enhance productivity and code quality.

Qualifications

• Singapore Citizen
• 1–4 years in application software development using Java technologies or candidates with strong willingness and commitment to learn Java and related enterprise technologies.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Proactive and results-driven with strong commitment to quality.
• Eager learner who actively seeks to develop new technical skills
• Comfortable working fully on-site and collaborating directly with clients and team members.
• Demonstrated interest and hands-on experience with AI solutions in professional environments.
• Ability to identify and explore AI use cases relevant to software development or business problems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain application modules using Java and/or enterprise-grade technologies, following industry best practices and security standards.
• Translate requirements into technical designs and program specifications.
• Collaborate closely with system analysts, developers, testers, and stakeholders to deliver quality solutions.
• Participate in system integration and technical discussions to ensure seamless end-to-end solutions.
• Support testing activities including system integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Investigate and resolve bugs, defects, and production issues efficiently.
• Prepare documentation and project artifacts to support delivery and governance requirements.
• Stay current by participating in up-skilling workshops and training as needed.

Skills

Java development

REST APIs

SQL

Agile methodologies

AI awareness

English proficiency

Tools

OutSystems

ServiceNow

Job description

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

Job Description

Wearelooking for aSoftware Engineerto join our team and contribute to meaningful application developmentand maintenanceprojectsworking directly at our client's site. Whetheryouarean experienced developer or a fresh graduate ready to grow, this role offers the opportunity to work on enterprise-gradegovernment systems while building your technical expertise in a collaborative, client-facing environment.

This is a fully on-site opportunitywhereyouwillbe embedded with the clientteam, working closely alongsidevarious stakeholders.

WHATYOU WILLDO

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain application modules using Javaandor enterprise-grade technologies, following industry best practices and security standards.
• Translate requirements into technical designs and program specifications.
• Collaborate closely with system analysts, developers, testers, and stakeholders to deliver quality solutions.
• Participate in system integration and technical discussions to ensure seamless end-to-end solutions

Quality & Support

• Support testing activities including systemintegrationtesting and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Investigate and resolve bugs, defects, and production issues efficiently.
• Enhance and maintain systems across development and post-implementation phases.
• Prepare documentation and project artifacts to support delivery and governance requirements.
• Stay current by participating in up-skilling workshops and training as needed.
• Adapt and grow with changing technologies, requirements, and priorities.
• Leverage AI technologies and tools to enhance productivity, code quality, and problem-solving capabilities.

Due to security clearance requirements for government-linked projects, this position is open to Singapore Citizens only.

Qualifications

• Singapore Citizen
• 1–4 years in application software development using Java technologiesor candidates withstrong willingness and commitment to learn Javaand relatedenterprisetechnologies.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Proactive and results-driven with strong commitment to quality.
• Eager learner who actively seeks to develop new technical skills
• Comfortable working fully on-site and collaborating directly with clients and team members.
• Demonstrated interest and hands-on experience with AI solutionsin professional environments.(e.g.,internships, side projects during employment)
• Ability to identify and explore AI use cases relevant to software development or business problems.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experienceworking in teams onenterprise-gradegovernment systemswill be a bonus.
• Experience working withlow-code platforms like OutSystems and/or ServiceNowwill be a bonus.
• Knowledge ofAgile principles and methodologies.
• Working knowledge of REST APIs (design, development, and integration).
• Working knowledge ofSQL and database(queries, data modelling, and optimization).

Professional Certifications(advantageous but notmandatory)

• Technical certifications related to Java or software development
• Agilecertifications (e.g,Professional Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Master, SAFe)
• ITIL Foundation or basic IT service management knowledge
• AI/ML-related courses or certifications.

Additional Information

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.