Systems Analyst (Frontend Software Engineer)

Urban Redevelopment Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urban Redevelopment Authority is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to develop an interactive 3D geospatial web application for urban planning simulations. The candidate will work closely with users and designers, focusing on performance and maintainability of the application. A strong background in web technologies, particularly Typescript and React, along with an interest in urban planning, is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Web technologies and knowledge of modern frontend architecture patterns.
• Interest in urban planning and its technological applications is preferred.
• Experience with unit/integration tests is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features for a geospatial Web application with interactive components.
• Integrate cloud and GIS technologies with APIs and SDKs.
• Manage feature development lifecycle from conception to deployment.

Skills

Typescript

React

Web technologies

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field

Tools

Cloud infrastructure

Job description

What the role is:

About Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore’s land use planning and conservation authority. Our mission is to make Singapore a great city to live, work and play. We plan and facilitate the physical development of Singapore, in partnership with agencies and the community, to create a vibrant, sustainable and cosmopolitan city of distinction.URA has undergone a digitalisation journey to harness urban science, geospatial and data analytics, modelling and simulation, and AI technologies in urban planning and design. In 2022, URA was appointed as the Whole-of-Government “Urban Planning & Design Technology Centre of Excellence” (URBEX) to digitalise and cohere the urban planning and design ecosystem in its use of data, tools and models. The team has received various awards, including the 2024 Public Service Science, Technology and Engineering Conference Excellence Award, 2024 International Special Achievement in GIS Award from ESRI, 2019 Business Transformation Award from PSD, and the 2017 Asia Pacific Regional DX Leader in Talent Acceleration by IDC.About Design and Planning Lab (DPLab)Be part of URA’s DPLab, which spearheads URBEX efforts in the experimentation and development of smart planning technologies through Policy-Ops-Tech collaborations. Our teams, with capabilities in data policy, governance, strategy, and engineering, product strategy, business analysis, software engineering, cloud engineering, urban design technologies, data science, AI/ML, and modelling and simulation, collaborate with planners, architects, and policymakers to create insights and digital solutions for Singapore’s urban planning challenges.

What you will be working on:

We are hiring a Frontend Software Engineer to join our team developing our internal 3D geospatial web application for urban planning simulations and studies. You will be developing highly interactive tools and features, working closely with users, UI/UX designers and fellow developers to enhance this application and achieve good performance and maintainability.Objectives and Responsibilities• Develop new features for a geospatial Web application with interactive components in an independent manner• Acquire knowledge about urban planning work and devise solutions that drive desirable planning outcomes• Integrate cloud and GIS technologies with APIs and SDKs• Write unit tests and documentation on new features developed• Manage feature development lifecycle from conception to deployment, including timeline planning and resource allocation• Active in responding to product feedback, providing timely responses and solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term improvements• Establish coding standards and best practices for the team

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field• Proficiency in Web technologies, Typescript and React• Interest in urban planning and its technological applications• Preferred experience with cloud infrastructure• Preferred experience authoring unit/integration tests• Strong project management skills• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and principles• Knowledge of modern frontend architecture patterns and best practices• Passion for creating impactful solutions that benefit end-users

About Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.