Software Engineer, MCCY

About the role

GovTech, the lead agency behind Singapore's Smart Nation initiatives, is hiring a Software Engineer for its MCCY cluster. You will design, develop, test and maintain full-stack applications that address real user needs, working across the software development lifecycle from requirements and design to deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Build digital products by developing full-stack applications using modern technologies such as TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL and AWS cloud services.
• Use AI-assisted coding tools and agentic development workflows to speed up implementation, testing and problem solving while keeping code quality high.
• Apply modern engineering practices including automated testing, code reviews, CI/CD, observability and secure software development.
• Work with product managers, designers and stakeholders in agile, iterative delivery, gathering feedback and improving products.
• Help build reusable components, shared engineering conventions and development workflows that raise productivity and quality across teams.

Required profile

• Around 2-5 years of hands-on software development experience, with a solid foundation in programming, software design and problem solving; equivalent demonstrated capability is welcome.
• Good understanding of software design principles, security, performance, maintainability and testing.
• Able to deliver well-scoped features independently, troubleshoot issues and work well in cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where requirements evolve and iterative delivery is valued.

Required skills

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, preferably TypeScript or JavaScript, with experience building web applications and APIs.
• Familiarity with React, Next.js or Node.js is an advantage.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, relational databases, Git, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• AI-first mindset: comfortable using AI-assisted coding tools and critically reviewing generated code.

What we offer

• Total rewards package including leave benefits and employee wellness programs.
• Flexible work arrangements (subject to the job role).