Research Engineer I (Trust Technologies)

About the role

NTU’s National Centre for Research in Digital Trust is seeking a Research Engineer I to design and develop secure web applications and platforms that support trusted digital transactions, privacy, security, and digital payments.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop secure full‑stack web applications using JavaScript, Node.js, and related frameworks.
• Implement authentication, authorisation, and security mechanisms, including JWT, OAuth, and relevant cryptographic protocols.
• Develop end‑to‑end user workflows such as registration, onboarding, and payment‑related processes.
• Integrate APIs, payment services, and emerging payment protocols to enable secure digital transactions.
• Collaborate with researchers and industry partners on system development, UI design, testing, and deployment.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Good problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• JavaScript
• Node.js
• Web development (frontend and backend)
• Authentication and authorisation (JWT, OAuth)
• API development and database integration
• Knowledge of payment rails, merchant payment processing, or emerging protocols such as A2P and Verified Intent (advantageous)