Senior Software Engineer

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd ("Activate") is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.

If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you.

Co-Development Business Unit is looking for Senior Front-End Engineer

This is a fixed term contract. The engagement is 12 months

Internal Code: A25136

We are seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to join our agile development team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing sophisticated user interfaces using modern frontend technologies, whilst mentoring junior developers and contributing to technical decisions that shape our products.

What will you do?

• Lead the development of complex frontend applications using React.js and Next.js, ensuring high performance, reusability, and scalability
• Architect and implement responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences
• Collaborate with UX designers and backend engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Champion best practices in frontend development, including code quality, testing, and documentation
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews to maintain high code quality standards
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to technical planning and architecture discussions
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues whilst maintaining system stability

What are we looking for?

• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong expertise in React.js and Next.js, including state management solutions and modern React patterns
• Profound understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Experience with frontend build tools, package managers, and version control systems
• Strong knowledge of frontend testing frameworks and methodologies
• Experience working in agile environments with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-functional teams

Good to Have:

• Experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure
• Knowledge of container orchestration platforms, particularly Kubernetes or Amazon EKS
• Experience with micro-frontend architecture
• Understanding of server-side rendering and static site generation
• Experience working on Singapore Government IT projects
• Hands-on experience with SingPass and CorpPass integration
• Familiarity with Singapore Government Technology Stack (SGTS)
• Experience implementing government security policies and guidelines
• Knowledge of government digital service standards and best practices
• Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools
• Experience with GraphQL
• Contributions to open-source projects

What do we offer in return?

• Opportunity to work on challenging projects using cutting-edge technologies
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Regular team building activities

If you are passionate about frontend development and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further? Please be in touch with our team for an initial chat at

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