[ref. j90245316] Bedok - Software Engineer for PA project

1 year contract, renewable]

Who We Are Looking For

Be part of a cross-functional development team that values quality, automation and user experience of the software we deliver.

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications: Write clean, scalable, and efficient code to create software solutions that meet user needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality citizen-centric products.
• Perform code reviews: Ensure code quality and share knowledge with team members to improve overall team performance.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues: Identify and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Implement automated testing and continuous integration: Ensure the reliability and stability of the software through automated tests and CI/CD pipelines.
• Documentation: Create and document technical designs that are aligned with architectural guidelines.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends: Continuously learn and apply new technologies and best practices to improve our products.

Key Experiences and Qualifications We Seek:

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.

Professional Experience:

• 4 years of relevant experience in Software Engineering roles.
• 3 years of experience leading small engineering teams.

Technical Expertise:

• Extensive hands-on experience in full-stack web and mobile development, including:

• Proficiency with containerization technologies, such as Docker and AWS services (Fargate ECS, Lambda, S3, Aurora, and RDS).
• Strong database management skills with MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, including:

o Data structures, algorithms, and programming skills.

o Cloud computing principles and software design patterns.

Problem-Solving Skills:

• Ability to break down complex problems into manageable, actionable items.
• Proven expertise in formulating structured solutions that drive progress and results.

Backend Development Practices:

• Expertise in authentication, middleware development, application security, API design, and system integration.

Additional Skills (Bonus Points):

• Experience working with Singapore's whole-of-government systems.
• Proven ability in stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Character traits we look out for:

• Team player
• Drive for learning and self-discovery
• Openness to new ideas
• Strong sense of ownership and proactiveness in ‘making things happen’
• Willingness and capability to share and impart knowledge
• Good verbal and written communications skills and ability to handle engagements internally and externally