Information Systems & Geospatial Group (ISGG) is one of the key groups in URA that drives ICT transformation initiatives to support our URA mission. Be part of the URA Information Systems, Application Department, where we partner closely with our Groups to plan, design, develop and deploy enterprise IT systems, e-Services, mobile apps and web portals to support work process transformation and improve service delivery for our external customers. In addition to providing IT advisory and support to continually improve our IT systems to ensure its relevance and capability to meet changing business needs, we also constantly explore new digital technologies and possibilities via collaboration with key industry players to advance strategic deployment of ICT in URA.
GIS Web Development Intern
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Internship
Closing on 28 Feb 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
URA has a suite of e-Services to facilitate efficient services to the public. This includes URA SPACE, a centralised online integrated map portal that allows public to self-help and access a wide range of detailed land use and development related information. The backend Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) platform supports the map centric visualization and queries and other web-based GIS planning applications.
The intern will undertake the following tasks:
• Be part of the application development team in charge of URA GIS applications to facilitate the coordination of land use planning consultation and support location and data centric information in URA SPACE
• Understand business needs and processes to propose digital solutions for new application enhancements and modules
• Design UI/UX and develop functionality enhancements of the GIS application that supports usage on both desktop and mobile devices across the different popular browsers
• Perform technical upgrades and application revamp e.g. upgrade code libraries, code refactoring, migrate Javascript framework from Handlebars JS to ReactJS etc
• Generate unit test cases and perform application testing with business users
• Deploy application via Continuous Integration/Continuous deployment (CI/CD) to testing and production environment
• Document the changes for knowledge transfer
The intern is expected to reap the following learning outcomes:
• Learn and apply the use of web application development (JavaScript, ReactJS, ASP .NET Core, C#, Handlebars JS) and GIS technologies (ArcGIS Javascript API, Leaflet)
• Develop interactive application codes and scripts (Python)
• Experience agile development of an enterprise system
• Work with various IT team members and business users
What we are looking for
• Students currently pursuing Diploma in Information Technology.
• Please indicate your availability for the internship in your application, including the start and end date.
• Note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About Urban Redevelopment Authority
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.