Senior Software Engineer, Ministry of Social & Family Development

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. 

About Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)

The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) is Singapore's lead ministry for social and family policies, working to build a caring and inclusive society where every individual and family can thrive.

We deliver essential services through our network of Family Service Centres, Social Service Offices, and industry partners, supporting vulnerable populations across all life stages. Our work encompasses family services, early childhood, social assistance, disability support, mental health initiatives, and community development programmes.

We are actively expanding our team to drive impact for our key initiatives including but not limited to:

• Case Central for integrated case management for Social Service Sector
• ComLink+ for enhanced community support programme
• Social Service Coordination Centre for Whole-of-Govt insights
• Early Childhood programmes that give our youngest citizens the best start in life
• Sectors Futures Technology to look ahead on sectoral digitalisation and transformation efforts
• These innovative platforms represent our commitment to leveraging technology and coordinated approaches to better serve Singaporeans.
• Join our dedicated team of professionals and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of Singaporeans as we work together to nurture strong families and build resilient communities.

[What you will be working on]  

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to work on technically challenging problems in a modern, product-focused environment, solving important underserved problems in the public sector. The problems we work on include the modernisation of digital services that support Singaporeans on their parenthood journey.

• Designing and implementing robust, scalable software solutions using modern full-stack web application technologies, with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability
• Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions that align with architectural standards and best practices
• Writing clean, well-tested code and conducting thorough code reviews to maintain high engineering standards across the team
• Contributing to technical decision-making processes, including technology selection, architectural design, and implementation approaches for complex systems
• Participating in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system design through deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
• Mentoring junior engineers and sharing knowledge through documentation, technical discussions, and pair programming sessions
• Working with various teams to ensure smooth deployment pipelines, monitoring, and incident response procedures
• Contributing to the MSF Engineering Landscape by implementing Infrastructure-as-Code practices, CI/CD pipelines, and compliance requirements across multiple systems and vendor partnerships
• Staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices and advocating for their adoption where appropriate to improve engineering effectiveness and system reliability
• Participating in on-call rotations and incident response to ensure high availability of critical government services

[What we are looking for]  

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a track record of delivering impactful solutions
• Extensive experience building and maintaining large-scale, high-availability software systems that serve significant user bases
• Strong proficiency in modern full-stack web application technologies, particularly Next.js/React.js for frontend development and Java/Python/TypeScript for backend services
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles including design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and system architecture
• Experience with cloud platforms, containerisation, and modern deployment practices including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Commitment to engineering excellence with a focus on code quality, testing, documentation, and maintainable software design
• Experience working in agile development environments with rapid iteration and continuous delivery practices
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance requirements, particularly in government or regulated environments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with database design and optimisation, API development, and integration with third-party systems
• Passion for public service and interest in using technology to improve government services and citizen experiences

 This role will start off on a 2 year contract. 

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. 

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