Senior / Software Engineer, Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA)

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] 

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a full-stack role spanning frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure systems using modern web technologies. In this role, you will lead the architecture of key features, manage cloud deployments and CI/CD pipelines, build rapid prototypes, provide production support through troubleshooting and incident resolution, and mentor team members to foster technical excellence and system reliability across cross-functional teams.

• Architect and ship production-grade features: Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality code for live production systems.
• Drive innovation: Build rapid prototypes and proof-of-concepts to evaluate emerging technologies and identify new product opportunities.
• Own the DevOps lifecycle: Manage and optimize cloud deployments, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate and elevate: Share knowledge across disciplines, mentor teammates, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Ensure system reliability: Provide production support, lead troubleshooting and rapid incident resolution, and maintain overall system stability for the existing platform.

[What we are looking for] 

Core Technical Requirements

• Full-Stack Professional Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience building scalable end-to-end applications spanning frontend interfaces, backend services, and cloud infrastructure.
• Front-End Proficiency: Strong experience with React.js, JavaScript / TypeScript (ES6+), CSS and modern front-end development standards.
• API Architecture: Solid experience designing and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs using Node.js / Golang.
• Database Management: Working knowledge of relational databases, including schema design, query optimization, and data modeling.
• Automated Testing: Hands-on experience writing automated unit/integration tests using frameworks such as Mocha, Chai, and Sinon.

Preferred & Bonus Experience

• Backend Versatility: Experience with Go (Golang) for microservices or API development.
• Modern Tooling: Familiarity with modern build tools such as Webpack and Vite.
• Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Docker containerization, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), Terraform, and AWS deployment strategies.
• E2E Testing: Knowledge of end-to-end testing frameworks such as Playwright and Cypress.
• Agile Workflows: Prior experience operating within Scrum or Agile team structures.
• Product-Minded: Passionate about creating intuitive, robust, and user-centric software solutions.
• Self-Aware & Self-Managing: Able to take full ownership of projects, manage deadlines independently, and drive tasks to completion.
• Committed to Growth: Eager to learn new technologies and proactively share technical knowledge with peers.
• Collaborative Communicator: Effective communicator who excels in cross-functional, team-oriented environments.

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.   

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers. 
Stay connected with us on social media at go.gov.sg/ConnectWithGovTech