# Software Engineer, Ministry of Law [GovTech Singapore](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/govtech-singapore.md) · Singapore · [Full-Stack](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/full-stack.md) GovTech Singapore is hiring a Software Engineer, Ministry of Law in Singapore. Posted 2026-07-29; applications close 2026-10-23. **Apply**: https://jobs.careers.gov.sg/jobs/greenhouse/4003973201?gh_jid=4003973201 Posted 1mo ago. ## Role details 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 a purposeful career to make lives better, empowering our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round. 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. ## What you will be working on As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, and maintaining secure, scalable digital services that support case management systems, legal workflows, and citizen-facing services. - Translate product and business requirements, including case workflows and legal processes, into clear technical designs, specifications, and development plans. - Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure full-stack applications that serve real user needs. - Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and fellow engineers to translate requirements into elegant technical solutions. - Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers. - Contribute to technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and engineering best practices. - Take ownership of features from conception through deployment and ongoing maintenance. - Develop and maintain applications on low-code platforms such as OutSystems, applying sound software engineering practices beyond low-code abstractions. ## What we are looking for - Engineers who combine technical excellence with strong collaborative instincts—people excited to build meaningful products as part of a cohesive team. - Strong experience with React (TypeScript), Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS cloud services. - Familiarity with Python for basic data analysis and Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC). - Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI or similar) and modern development workflows. - Solid understanding of software architecture principles, system design, and building resilient distributed systems. - Experience working in Agile development environments with iterative delivery cycles. - Demonstrated ability to tackle complex, abstract programming challenges with creative solutions. - Experience making technical decisions that balance performance, maintainability, and business requirements. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Self-motivated problem-solver who proactively identifies opportunities for improvement. - Takes full ownership of deliverables and follows through on commitments. - Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness in high-stakes environments. - Proven experience in low-code development, with a good understanding of OutSystems architecture, components, lifecycle management, and best practices. - Familiarity with government or regulated-environment requirements, with experience integrating with Whole of Government platforms or GovTech products is an advantage. **Please note that this will be a 2-year fixed term contract.** ## What we offer you 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 programs. 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. Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers. Stay connected with us on social media at go.gov.sg/ConnectWithGovTech. ## Applying to this role This Software Engineer, Ministry of Law role at GovTech Singapore runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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