Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

API Development Intern, FST

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What you will be working on

Key Responsibilities: • Assist in developing secure RESTful APIs using Python for data sharing purposes. • Implement authentication and authorisation mechanisms for API access. • Contribute to the development of an access control interface for managing API credentials. • Design and implement a system for fine-grained resource access control for API users. • Support the deployment and management of applications on AWS. • Contribute to database management and optimisation using SQL Server. • Participate in code reviews, testing processes, and security audits.

What we are looking for

Requirements: • Current enrolment in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree programme. • Proficiency in Python programming. • Familiarity with RESTful API concepts, design principles, and security best practices. • Understanding of access control models and implementation techniques. • Experience with or interest in developing user interfaces for credential management. • Knowledge of authentication protocols (e.g., OAuth, JWT) and API security measures. • Basic understanding of cloud computing platforms, preferably AWS, and their security features. • Understanding of SQL, database management systems, and data protection techniques. • Interest in cybersecurity and data privacy regulations. • Ability to commit up to 4 months.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Intellectual Property Office of Singapore or the wider Public Service.

About Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) is the national authority that registers and is responsible for the administration of IP rights in Singapore. IPOS helps businesses use intangible assets (IA) and IP to grow and is committed to building Singapore into an international IA/IP hub. We help to catalyse a future driven by life-enhancing, commercially successful ideas created by businesses, professionals and everyday people. We help to turn today’s ideas into tomorrow’s assets. IPOS is a statutory board under the Ministry of Law.

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