Senior Software Engineer

Overview
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
What you will be working on
The Government Technology Office - Software Engineering Practice is responsible for establishing standards, driving engineering excellence, and spearheading continuous innovation in the software engineering practice in GovTech and WOG. As stewards of technology leadership, we guide the adoption of new, proven, and innovative methodologies and technologies to enhance productivity and foster continuous improvement.
You will be exploring and accelerating the adoption of AI in software development.
Explore and Prototype AI-Powered Software Development Tools
Research and experiment with AI-driven development, from code generation and refactoring to AI-assisted debugging and testing
Evaluate how LLMs, reinforcement learning, and other AI techniques can improve developer efficiency, software quality, and security
Reimagine Software Engineering with AI
Rethink how AI can change traditional development workflows, from design and coding to testing, deployment, and maintenance
Study emerging AI trends in software engineering and distill key insights for adoption
Enhance Software Quality and Testing with AI
Research how AI can improve automated testing, quality assurance, and code reviews
Work on AI-powered test generation and intelligent debugging solutions
Drive AI Adoption for Software Engineers
Work with teams across GovTech to integrate AI capabilities into engineering workflows
Measure the impact of AI tools on engineering efficiency and drive improvement
What we are looking for
We are looking for a forward-thinking engineer with a passion for exploring AI's role in software development and a drive to transform how engineers build software.
Key qualifications
Passionate About AI & Software Engineering
Strong interest in AI-driven development
Stay updated on AI trends like LLMs, AI coding assistants, and automated testing
Proven Software Development Experience
Experience writing high-quality software and working across the stack
Strong grasp of CI/CD, cloud, DevOps, and software testing
AI & Machine Learning Foundations
Interest or experience in applying AI to software engineering
Familiarity with LLMs, fine-tuning, RAG, or AI-powered automation is a plus
Curious and Experimental Mindset
Eager to research, prototype, and iterate on AI-driven solutions
Comfortable working in an exploratory, ambiguous space
Strong at aligning teams and advocating AI-assisted development
Enjoys sharing knowledge and driving adoption
Impact-Driven & Ownership-Oriented
Takes ownership from exploration to adoption
Committed to making a meaningful public sector impact through AI
GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe it is key to innovation.
Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.
We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.
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About Government Technology Agency
The Government Technology Agency (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. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions. GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. 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
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