Software Engineer, ActiveSG
Who We Are
Open Government Products (OGP) operates like a startup within the government; We are a fast-paced, dynamic team of engineers, designers, and product managers dedicated to public good. We autonomously identify opportunities to solve public problems using tech, rapidly prototype, and launch solutions-from citizen apps to automating public agency operations. Embracing an open-sourced and flat hierarchy, we cut through bureaucracy to focus on real-world, user-centric innovations that drive change.
The Team
You will join the ActiveSG team, where your impact reaches hundreds of thousands of Singaporeans who use our platform to book sports facilities, register for programs, and engage with Singapore's sports ecosystem. Our goal is to make sports accessible, convenient, and engaging for all Singaporeans - from weekend warriors to aspiring athletes.
ActiveSG is the digital gateway to Singapore's national sports initiative. You'll be building and maintaining the platform that connects citizens to sports facilities, programs, and communities across the island. Your work directly impacts public health, community building, and Singapore's vision of an active nation. You'll tackle challenges of scale, real-time booking systems, payment processing, and creating delightful user experiences that encourage more Singaporeans to stay active.
ActiveSG currently handles millions of facility bookings, programme participation, and pool/gym usages annually across Singapore’s sports complexes and facilities. The platform encompasses user-facing features and core internal management systems to provide a seamless experience for our users while enabling data-driven insights and efficient operations for SportSG.
About the Role
We're looking for a thoughtful and driven Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about making sports accessible to all Singaporeans. You’ll be responsible for building and enhancing the ActiveSG platform, solving complex technical challenges around efficient allocation/utilisation of facilities, balloting/booking/accounting systems, and user/facility management. This role is best suited for someone who excels in ambiguous problem spaces, values user experience and prototyping, and can work autonomously while building scalable, high-traffic applications.
Key Responsibilities
You will work with a competent cross functional team to perform the following
Design, develop, and deploy scalable production-ready software across the stack - from frontend components to backend services and infrastructure.
Write maintainable, readable, and performant code while participating in code reviews to ensure engineering quality.
Work closely with PMs, designers, and officers on the ground to identify opportunities, scope features, test hypotheses, and ship solutions that solve real pain points.
Write and review engineering documentation such as RFCs and technical specifications to improve knowledge sharing.
Set up robust monitoring, alerting, and testing practices to ensure our systems are production-ready and reliable.
Own projects end-to-end, from discovery and prototyping to deployment and iteration.
Contribute to the broader culture of continuous improvement across OGP.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
At least 2 years’ experience in a software engineering role.
Strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, and backend development (Next.js, Node.js or similar).
Experience designing REST APIs and working with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
Excellent communication skills, especially in understanding and translating problems and requirements into software.
Strong product thinking and empathy for users - especially non-technical ones.
(Bonus) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
(Bonus) Experience in startups or fast-paced environments; proven ability to succeed in dynamic settings and manage shifting priorities with sometimes challenging stakeholders.
Overall we look for people who have ability, initiative, good communication, and most importantly, a passionate heart for public good. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification. If your background is a better fit for another engineering team at OGP, we may reach out to discuss those opportunities as part of the hiring process.
Working at OGP
Ownership and Autonomy - Beyond technical tasks, this means having autonomy to voice opinions and suggest future directions. Building what you believe in drives the creation of great solutions.
Rapid Prototyping - We prioritize testing ideas over debating them, allowing us to identify problems quickly and convey possibilities to others. This fail-fast approach accelerates innovation.
Flexibility - We provide flexible work arrangements based on what works best for our team and its members, fostering a productive and supportive environment.
Continuous Learning - Drive professional growth by exploring new architectures, frameworks, and technologies. With dedicated yearly learning months and hackathons, continuous learning is essential as we tackle innovative ideas and challenges.
Mission-Driven - Our work is dedicated to the public good, aiming to improve the lives of Singapore citizens. We focus on creating impactful solutions that enhance the community and the place we call home.
Projects OGP has worked on include:
ScamShield - iOS and Android mobile apps, enhanced in August 2024, help users check and report suspicious communications. The apps automatically filter known scams using an AI-powered machine learning classifier. An Admin Dashboard also allows police to verify reported scams.
ParkingSG - A mobile app alternative to parking coupons. It lets users pay, extend, and refund their parking sessions just using their phones.
RedeemSG - Helps the Singapore Government to create, send and track redemptions of digital vouchers easily.
COVID-19 Vaccination - A suite of systems built to enable Singapore's national vaccination campaign for COVID-19. This includes informational sites, appointment booking systems, and records management systems.
data.gov.sg - An open repository of all the Singapore Government's public data. It helps people understand the data using visualizations and articles, and provides real-time APIs for developers to use.
Isomer - Provides government agencies with an easy-to-deploy static website building and hosting service to create usable, secure and faster informational websites quickly.
FormSG - A form builder tool for agencies to self-service and create online forms that capture classified data, with the goal of replacing paper forms.
PaySG - Was developed to enable digital payments for government services, and was initially used for payments for COVID-19 swab tests and Stay-Home Notices for incoming travellers to Singapore.
An overview of other OGP products can be found on our website https://open.gov.sg