Senior / Lead Software Engineer (HR Innovation)

**Who we are**:
Some of our products:
**Parking.sg**:

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

**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.

**Isomer**:

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

**RedeemSG** - RedeemSG helps the Singapore Government to create, send and track redemptions of digital vouchers easily.

**What will you do at OGP?**:
We're looking for a passionate Senior / Lead Software Engineer to join our growing team to enhance the existing platform and independently explore new opportunities for recruitment tech for the Singapore Government. 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.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members.
- Identify and prioritise initiatives that maximise the security and efficiency of our products.
- Champion best practices in software development and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Set, measure and achieve relevant objectives, aligning team efforts with overall strategic goals.
- Advocate and explain technical ideas and solutions to other government agencies.
- Identify opportunities that improve public good and design innovative systems overcoming bureaucratic constraints.

**What it is like working here**:
**Rapid Prototyping** - Instead of spending too much time debating ideas we prefer testing them. This identifies potential problems quickly, and more importantly, conveys what is possible to others easily.

**Ownership** - In addition to technical responsibilities, this means having opinions on what is being done and having ideas on what should be done next. Building something that you believe in is the best way to build something good.

**Continuous Learning** - Working on new ideas often means not fully understanding what you are working on. Taking time to learn new architectures, frameworks, technologies, and even languages is not just encouraged but essential.

**Who we are looking for**:
We work mostly in Typescript. However, we don’t require experience in any specific programming language or technology. Core competency in at least one language and the ability to learn is what matters to us.
- Proficient in TypeScript, React, and AWS
- Knowledge in working with RDBMS (ideally PostgreSQL).
- Designing flexible and robust REST APIs with an API first approach.
- 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 change, and improving how technology serves society.

**Bonus**
- Experience working in/with the public sector.
- Experience working on enterprise software and/or Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Proven managerial capability.

Overall we look for people who have ability, initiative, good communication, and strong values. You must have a passion for public service, driving impactful change, and improving how technology serves society.