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Senior Software Engineer, Secure Govt Comms

  • Hybrid
    • Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore
  • Software Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

Open Government Products (OGP) operates like a startup within the government. We are a fast-paced, dynamic team of engineers, designers, and product managers dedicated to building technology for the public good. We identify opportunities to solve real problems, rapidly prototype, and launch impactful products - from citizen apps to platforms that power entire government operations.

We work in the open, embrace flat hierarchies, and cut through bureaucracy to focus on user-centric innovations that make a difference at scale.

The Team

In 2024, over S$1.1B was lost to scams in Singapore. Numbers for 2025 are shaping up to be in the same range. Public awareness and education about scams is not enough, we need active efforts in preventing scams from happening in the first place.

You will be joining the Secure Government Communication (SGC) team, which operates in the anti-scam space to tackle the increasing problem of scams in Singapore, with a focus on protecting our citizens. Among our products, Postman is a key solution, providing a secure messaging system for government agencies to communicate officially with the public. It ensures legitimacy, reliability, and accessibility, addressing diverse communication needs while safeguarding against scams and misinformation. To read more about Postman and our initiatives, visit our product page.

The team is now looking to expand its efforts in the space of long-form communications. This is the solution space you’ll likely be working in, while having the freedom to explore new opportunities to fight scams in Singapore.

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our growing team. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, entrepreneurship and leadership skills, fostering a start-up mindset within our team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable, high-quality software across the tech stack and write production-ready code.

  • Execute as a strong independent technical IC, championing best engineering practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally, communicating technical tradeoffs and decisions effectively to the team and external stakeholders.

  • Identify and prioritize initiatives that maximize the security and efficiency of our products.

  • Set, measure and achieve relevant objectives, aligning team efforts with overall strategic goals.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Proficient in TypeScript, React, and AWS; experience with NestJS is a plus.

  • Knowledge in working with RDBMS (ideally PostgreSQL).

  • Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), including CI/CD processes, Git, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and deploying applications to cloud environments.

  • Experience in startups or fast-paced environments; proven ability to succeed in dynamic settings and manage shifting priorities.

  • Experience in technical leadership, guiding software teams and setting high standards while mentoring engineers.

  • Excellent communication skills for articulating technical concepts and ideas.

  • A passion for public service, driving impactful changes, and improving how technology serves society.

Working at OGP

Ownership and Autonomy — Beyond technical tasks, this means having autonomy to voice opinions and suggest future directions. Building what you believe in drives the creation of great solutions.

Rapid Prototyping — We prioritize testing ideas over debating them, allowing us to identify problems quickly and convey possibilities to others. This fail-fast approach accelerates innovation.

Flexibility — We provide flexible work arrangements based on what works best for our team and its members, fostering a productive and supportive environment.

Continuous Learning — Drive professional growth by exploring new architectures, frameworks, and technologies. With dedicated yearly learning months and hackathons, continuous learning is essential as we tackle innovative ideas and challenges.

Mission-Driven — Our work is dedicated to the public good, aiming to improve the lives of Singapore citizens. We focus on creating impactful solutions that enhance the community and the place we call home.

Projects OGP has worked on include:

ScamShield — iOS and Android mobile apps, enhanced in August 2024, help users check and report suspicious communications. The apps automatically filter known scams using an AI-powered machine learning classifier. An Admin Dashboard also allows police to verify reported scams.

ParkingSG — A mobile app alternative to parking coupons. It lets users pay, extend, and refund their parking sessions just using their phones.

RedeemSG — Helps the Singapore Government to create, send and track redemptions of digital vouchers easily.

COVID-19 Vaccination — A suite of systems built to enable Singapore's national vaccination campaign for COVID-19. This includes informational sites, appointment booking systems, and records management systems.

data.gov.sg — An open repository of all the Singapore Government's public data. It helps people understand the data using visualizations and articles, and provides real-time APIs for developers to use.

Isomer — Provides government agencies with an easy-to-deploy static website building and hosting service to create usable, secure and faster informational websites quickly.

FormSG — A form builder tool for agencies to self-service and create online forms that capture classified data, with the goal of replacing paper forms.

PaySG — Was developed to enable digital payments for government services, and was initially used for payments for COVID-19 swab tests and Stay-Home Notices for incoming travellers to Singapore.

An overview of other OGP products can be found on our website https://open.gov.sg

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