Senior Software Engineer, Experimental Systems and Technology Lab (Ministry of Education)
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LocationMOE HQ, Singapore
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience3–5 yrs
DepartmentSoftware Engineer
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 15, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live3d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
First seen on the company's careers page 69 days ago, as an earlier posting with the same description49% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
Reposted once in the last 6 monthsEarliest listing first seen Aug 29, 2026
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
3–5 years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in a full-stack role
Solid foundation in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Go)
Solid foundation in frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue)
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and optimize performance
Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
A passion for learning new technologies and a commitment to fostering a culture of technical excellence and inclusion
Experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP) and microservices
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD tools
Skills
Python
Node.js
Go
React
Vue
AWS
Azure
GCP
Docker
Kubernetes
Benefits
Health insurance
Employee wellness programs
Flexible work arrangements
About the company
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.
[Background]
Experimental Systems and Technology Lab (ESTL) of GovTech is an engineering team within the Ministry of Education (MOE). We are made up of engineers, user experience designers and education officers. Our team aims to design and develop software applications that help MOE to transform their systems and services through digitalisation and innovation. You can find out more about us athttps://www.estl.edu.sg/.
[What you will be working on]
About the role
The Ministry of Education (MOE) is modernizing its flagship learning platform, the Student Learning Space (SLS). As a Software Engineer, you will be at the heart of this transformation. You will build the next-generation SLS — a scalable, high-impact platform designed to connect industry partners, teachers, and students within a vibrant education technology ecosystem.
Your responsibilities include:
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Feature Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-quality software modules for SLS.
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Technical Implementation: Write clean, testable, and efficient code while adhering to established engineering standards and best practices.
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Collaborative Design: Work closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Education Officers to translate pedagogical and curriculum requirements into seamless digital experiences.
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System Architecture: Contribute to architectural discussions and help make technical decisions that ensure the platform remains performant and maintainable.
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Code Quality: Participate in and conduct code reviews to ensure system coherence and mentor junior engineers in the team.
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DevOps & Reliability: Support the CI/CD pipeline and help manage cloud-native deployments to ensure high availability and security of services.
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Agile Participation: Engage in agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, estimations, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.
[What we are looking for]
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
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3–5 years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in a full-stack role
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Solid foundation in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Go) and frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue).
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Experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP) and microservices.
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Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD tools.
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Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and optimize performance.
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Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
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A passion for learning new technologies and a commitment to fostering a culture of technical excellence and inclusion.
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