Software Engineer (MUIS)

About the role

GovTech is the lead agency behind Singapore's Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. This Software Engineer position sits within the Culture, Community and Youth Cluster (CCYC), which supports the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and its statutory boards, including MUIS, by delivering digital solutions that promote social cohesion, cultural vibrancy and youth engagement. The role covers the full software development lifecycle, from defining requirements to delivering high-quality products.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of complex, scalable and secure software applications across the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers and other engineers to define requirements, architect solutions and deliver quality products.
• Write clean, maintainable and efficient code in languages such as Python, Java, Go, JavaScript and C#.
• Conduct code reviews, give constructive feedback and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues to ensure high availability and performance of critical systems.
• Contribute to technical documentation, architectural diagrams and best practices.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and evaluate their fit for GovTech.
• Take part in agile processes such as stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of progressive software development experience with a strong track record of delivering projects.
• Experience in mobile application and website development, and with content management systems (CMS).
• Solid understanding of software design principles, data structures, algorithms and distributed systems.
• Web development with a Node.js background, preferably with Next.js and AI-assisted development.
• Experience on government or public sector projects is a plus; a strong passion for public service is valued.

Required skills

• Proficiency in at least two modern programming languages (e.g. Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, C#).
• Use of cloud services, open-source software and commodity hardware, such as GitHub, AWS, React Native, MongoDB and Stripe.

What we offer

• A total rewards package with leave benefits and employee wellness programs.
• Flexible work arrangements (subject to the job role).
• A 2-year fixed term contract.