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]
GovTech's HealthCare-Tech division is looking for a Software Engineer to join a cross-functional agile team supporting the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) and Singapore's broader public healthcare sector. You will design, develop, and maintain high-quality software systems that address real public health challenges, working alongside Product Managers and Designers to deliver technical solutions in collaboration with government agencies.
The role requires hands-on experience with full-stack web development (preferably Next.js/React.js on the front end and Java/TypeScript/Node.js/Golang on the back end), SQL and NoSQL databases, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with containerisation tools and observability platforms is also expected.
Beyond technical skills, the team values engineers who take ownership of their work end-to-end, show initiative, collaborate openly, and are genuinely motivated by building technology for the public good.
[What we are looking for]
Please note that this will be a 2-year fixed tern contract.
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
Based on 7,544 disclosed Software salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $155K/year, with most offers between $123K and $196K (10th–90th percentile: $101K–$232K).
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