Tech – Software Engineer: Authorisation System Modernisation

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Role

Software Engineer

Division

Strategic Programmes - Singpass

Level

Open to all levels

Internship Duration

6 months, 12 months

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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. As a Singpass intern, you won't just be writing code, you'll be learning how to build "National-Scale" systems. You'll dive deep into the mechanics of Singapore's digital identity backbone, gaining hands-on experience in distributed systems, high-availability architecture, and production-grade security. Join the team at Singpass to learn what it takes to run a global leader in national identity.

Learning Outcomes

- Learn how to design and maintain systems that require 99.99% uptime for an entire nation. - Gain hands-on experience on product that follows "Security by Design" principle, understanding how to balance performance with extreme reliability. - Learn the full lifecycle of a feature, from strategic evaluation to safe, well-coordinated execution within a live national ecosystem. - Collaborate with great engineers and architects, adopting industry-leading standards for code quality, reliability, and trust.

Prerequisites

- A proactive learner who is eager to dive into the "why" behind system architectures and stay ahead of global tech trends. - A meticulous approach to coding with a focus on quality, security, reliability, and writing clean, maintainable code. - Strong communication skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.