Job Description

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.

[What you will be working on]

Part of Government Digital Products (GDP), the AI Programme is a key programme within our GovTech product strategy, and strategic initiative to scale up AI adoption across whole of government. Over the past few years, GovTech has supported agencies in AI initiatives that improved operations and service delivery. These efforts have shown strong value and potential, and the AI Programme is set up to consolidate, scale, and embed AI more systematically.

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building technology that makes a meaningful difference. You'll work across our entire technology stack to create solutions that are not only technically excellent but also user-focused and impactful.

Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure full-stack applications that serve real user needs
Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and fellow engineers to translate requirements into elegant technical solutions
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers
Contribute to technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and engineering best practices
Take ownership of features from conception through deployment and ongoing maintenance

[What we are looking for]

We seek engineers who combine technical excellence with strong collaborative instincts—people who are excited to build meaningful products as part of a cohesive team.
Strong experience with React (TypeScript), Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS cloud services
Familiarity with Python for basic data analysis and Terraform for IaC
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI or similar) and modern development workflows
Solid understanding of software architecture principles, system design, and building resilient distributed systems
Experience working in Agile development environments with iterative delivery cycles
Demonstrated ability to tackle complex, abstract programming challenges with creative solutions
Experience making technical decisions that balance performance, maintainability, and business requirements
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Self-motivated problem-solver who proactively identifies opportunities for improvement
Takes full ownership of deliverables and follows through on commitments
Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness in high-stakes environments
Genuinely invested in team success and project outcomes beyond individual contributions
Keen interest in generative AI and the online trust and safety space would be an added bonus

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.

Stay connected with us on social media at go.gov.sg/ConnectWithGovTech