Software Engineer (HR & Employee Experience Tech) at Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (Singapore)
Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies· Singapore·
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Job description
We are looking for talented Software Engineers to build digital products that transform the employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle—from the first touchpoint in our recruitment portal to long-term career growth through our career development and employee engagement platforms. You will build tools that enhance organisational effectiveness and drive workforce productivity. Our product teams build cloud-native web applications and engineer complex enterprise integrations to deliver a seamless employee experience. We adopt an agile delivery approach, combining modern software engineering practices with user-centred design to build HR applications that are intuitive, engaging, and easy to use.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop full-stack web applications using AI coding tools and hands-on development.
- Build reliable APIs and integrations that connect digital products to enterprise systems.
- Deliver high-quality, and maintainable code.
- Write and maintain technical documentation (e.g. ADRs and RFCs).
- Build CI/CD pipelines and ensure application observability through logging, metrics and monitoring.
- Actively contribute to iterative sprint cycles by participating in peer code reviews, engaging with users, and proactively resolving issues.
- Contribute to the technical community by sharing best practices, publishing internal tech blogs and participating in knowledge-sharing sessions.
Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)
- Background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Good understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, software design principles, and basic database concepts .
- Familiarity with modern web application development using technologies such as Spring Boot, React, Python.
- Familiarity with relational databases (e.g. MSSQL), and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).
- Familiarity with Search Engine (e.g. Elasticsearch).
- Familiarity with Observability tooling and frameworks (e.g. OpenTelemetry).
- Experience in integrating LLM and Agentic AI capabilities is a plus.
- Knowledge of SAP or similar enterprise HCM systems is an added advantage, particularly in building integrations with custom-built applications.
As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore Citizens will be considered.
Why work at Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies
- Culture: Mission-driven environment with a focus on integrity, innovation, teamwork, agility, and lifelong learning. Employees report a work-life balance rating of 4.2/5.0 on LinkedIn.
- Work Policy: On-site roles in Singapore (multiple offices in Science Park and Bukit Merah); no remote/hybrid flexibility indicated for most positions.
- Notable Perks: Opportunity to work on projects that directly safeguard national security; access to cutting-edge technology; scholarships and traineeship programmes for career starters; competitive government salaries (e.g., Senior Engineer SGD 155,761/year reported).
- Engineering Culture: Strong emphasis on research and development; engineers are empowered to build custom solutions from scratch; collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.