Systems Engineer

Overview What the role is: 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 todayLearn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg. What you will be working on We are looking for Systems Engineers to join the Smart City Technology Division (SCTD), to deliver value added IoT systems and associated data transformation solutions within the government and to support various Smart City projects. As a Systems Engineer, you will be designing, integrating and implementing IoT and OT systems that connect to sensors and data that are critical to government operations and public information. This role is primarily responsible for the implementation and operations of ICT & IoT systems to meet the needs of Singapore’s Smart City initiatives. Key Responsibilities Collaborate, implement and maintain IoT systems and edge to deliver seamless integration between sensor hardware, edge and backend systems using relevant protocol (e.g. MQTT, RabbitMQ, CoAP, etc.)Perform hardware-software integration testing and validation Create and conduct comprehensive unit and integration system test cases Create and maintain documentation for hardware setup, configuration, and troubleshooting procedures Develop, and deploy backend cloud services in both serverless and serverful architecture Manage and update infrastructure and oversee the management and maintenance of backend resources Set up secure role-based access controls Set up system monitoring and alerts, with notifications via short messaging or email to monitor backend services Perform ongoing code maintenance and develop new features to enhance functionalities on frontend with frameworks and libraries Design and develop frontend for IoT data transformation solutions connecting with backend services Develop and maintain API documentation using OpenAPI Troubleshoot and resolve system issues as they arise to ensure system reliability Enhance system performance for speed, scalability, and cost-effectiveness Apply cybersecurity measures and ensure data protection Communicate effectively with managers and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives Engage with end users to gather feedback and ensure systems delivered meet user needs What we are looking for Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical and electronics engineering or equivalent At least 2 years of development, implementation and/or maintenance of IoT systems in production environment Experience in deployment and maintenance of IoT systems would be an advantage, including AWS IoT Greengrass, industrial protocols (RS-485, Modbus RTU/TCP), embedded protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN), edge computing and embedded systems integration. Proficient in programming and scripting such as C++, Python, .Net, Java etc. Good working knowledge of DevOps in hybrid cloud setup Strong technical aptitude, including excellent troubleshooting and communications skills Strong interest in emerging IoT and OT technologies, with the ability to proactively and independently acquire technical skills through on-the-job exposure Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and complex work environment Relevant industry certification in systems engineering would be an advantage 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. Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers 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 tech.gov.sg. #J-18808-Ljbffr