Software Engineer (Network Systems)

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer to develop systems crucial for national security. The role involves designing robust solutions for processing large volumes of data, with an emphasis on best practices and collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in web applications, complemented by proficiency in multiple programming languages. Only Singapore Citizens will be considered for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in web application development.
• Familiarity with message brokers and REST API design.
• Good understanding of microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prototype new products that enhance existing capabilities.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions.
• Work with stakeholders to build systems meeting operational requirements.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Go

Java

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Gitlab

Jira

Job description

CSIT develops systems to advance the national security interests of Singapore. Our systems are used in a wide range of operations, including but not limited to, real-time distributed processing and high speed data pipeline. We are looking for talented engineers to build mission-critical systems that deliver a huge amount of information in a timely manner.

As a software engineer in the Network Systems group, you will work on solutions that are crucial to the national security interests of Singapore. Your solutions will help process and distribute useful information from large volumes of data. You will participate in designing and building scalable and robust systems that interact with and control various network equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prototype new products that enhance existing capabilities or provide new opportunities
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software solutions in accordance with best practices
• Work with the product manager, software engineers and stakeholders to build systems that continues to meet evolving operational requirements

Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Proficient in Python, JavaScript, Go or Java
• Minimum 1 year of experience in web application development
• Familiarity with message brokers and REST API design and good understanding of microservices architecture
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in analysing and resolving system issues
• Able to work independently while also effectively collaborating in a team environment to achieve shared goals

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in DevOps (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Gitlab) and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
• Familiarity with networking equipment (e.g. switches and routers) and protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, DNS)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog maintenance and progress tracking via project management tools (e.g. Jira)

As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore Citizens will be considered.