DevOps Engineer (Backend), Singpass

GovTech

Full-time

On-site

Singapore

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.

The Singpass team builds Singapore’s digital identity system. This includes various personal authentication protocols, data sharing tools, and corporate identity systems through Corppass. The team’s mission is to provide reliable digital identity infrastructure that streamlines transactions, enables businesses, and protects against fraud.

We are seeking a talented and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in DevOps practices and a passion for automating software delivery processes. Candidates who have basic experience with backend or mobile development would be a plus.

What you will be working on:

DevOps Practices:
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for mobile app development (iOS and Android).
- Collaborate with test automation and engineering teams to streamline development and deployment practices.
- Ensure security compliance for mobile applications, particularly in the CI/CD and deployment process.
- Use CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps) to streamline software delivery.
Infrastructure Management:
- Manage and maintain cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Configure and optimize servers, databases, and networking components.
- Implement monitoring and alerting systems to detect and resolve issues.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Security:
- Ensure the security of mobile applications and backend services.
- Implement appropriate security measures to protect data and prevent unauthorized access.
Backend Development:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services using appropriate technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java).
- Collaborate with engineers to define and implement APIs and data structures.
- Optimize backend performance and ensure data integrity.
- Integrate backend services with mobile applications using RESTful APIs or other communication protocols.
- Ensure seamless data synchronization and user experience.

What we are looking for:

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and cloud platforms.
Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Experience with basic backend development (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java).
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Benefits:

If you are a passionate and skilled DevOps Engineer, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Your expertise in DevOps will be instrumental in driving our project.

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programmes.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.