Software Engineer, Ministry of Law

GovTech Singapore; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Employee wellness programs

Leave benefits

Job summary

GovTech Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer to design and maintain secure digital services that support case management systems and citizen-facing platforms. This position requires strong expertise in React, Node.js, and AWS, with an emphasis on collaborative product development.

The role offers flexible work arrangements and a holistic suite of employee benefits aimed at fostering innovation and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS cloud services.
• Familiarity with Python for data analysis and Terraform for IaC.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and maintain secure, scalable digital services.
• Translate product requirements into clear technical designs.
• Develop and maintain applications on low-code platforms.

Skills

React (TypeScript)

Node.js

PostgreSQL

AWS cloud services

Python

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Agile development

OutSystems

Job description

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.

What you will be working on

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, and maintaining secure, scalable digital services that support case management systems, legal workflows, and citizen-facing services.

• Translate product and business requirements, including case workflows and legal processes, into clear technical designs, specifications, and development plans
• Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure full-stack applications that serve real user needs
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and fellow engineers to translate requirements into elegant technical solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers
• Contribute to technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and engineering best practices
• Take ownership of features from conception through deployment and ongoing maintenance
• Develop and maintain applications on low‑code platform such as OutSystems, applying sound software engineering practices beyond low‑code abstractions

What we are looking for

• We seek engineer who combine technical excellence with strong collaborative instincts—people who are excited to build meaningful products as part of a cohesive team.
• Strong experience with React (TypeScript), Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS cloud services
• Familiarity with Python for basic data analysis and Terraform for IaC
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI or similar) and modern development workflows
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, system design, and building resilient distributed systems
• Experience working in Agile development environments with iterative delivery cycles
• Demonstrated ability to tackle complex, abstract programming challenges with creative solutions
• Experience making technical decisions that balance performance, maintainability, and business requirements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Self‑motivated problem‑solver who proactively identifies opportunities for improvement
• Takes full ownership of deliverables and follows through on commitments
• Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness in high‑stakes environments
• Proven experience in low code development, with good understanding of OutSystems architecture, components, lifecycle management, and best practices
• Familiarity with government or regulated‑environment requirements, with experience integrating with Whole of Government platforms or GovTech products is an advantage

What we offer you

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market‑competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work‑life needs and employee wellness programs.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.