Systems Engineer (Biometric Systems)

Government Technology Agency

Fixed Terms

Closing on 19 Aug 2025

What the role is

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 where we empower 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

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and deployment of a secure, scalable, and high-performance biometric authentication system. This role focuses on integrating edge computing with cloud infrastructure to deliver robust, compliant, and efficient solutions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cloud technologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps practices, and a strong emphasis on security and biometric data handling, driving innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, perform feasibility analyses, and design cloud architectures that meet business objectives and adhere to rigorous security and compliance standards.

Architect and implement system solutions following industry best practices and well-architected principles, ensuring scalability, high availability, disaster recovery, and cost efficiency.

Develop, maintain, and optimize modular, reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using modern tools like Terraform for streamlined infrastructure management.

Design and manage automated CI/CD pipelines with embedded security, compliance, and quality assurance checks to support rapid and reliable deployments.

Implement advanced monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure infrastructure health, performance, and security.

Lead the technical design and implementation of a biometric authentication system, ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., PDPA).

Design comprehensive testing strategies and requirements for hardware-software integration, including:

1. Developing test plans and acceptance criteria for biometric devices and edge computing components

2. Creating test cases covering functional, performance, security, and compatibility aspects

3. Establishing testing environments that simulate real-world conditions

4. Defining validation protocols for biometric accuracy and reliability

5. Drive hardware-software integration testing and validation, with particular focus on:

- Biometric device integration and performance validation

- Edge computing component testing and verification

- End-to-end system integration testing

- Performance and reliability testing under various conditions

Mentor junior engineers, foster knowledge sharing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.

Troubleshoot complex issues, optimise system performance, and implement cost-saving measures using cloud cost management tools.

Drive the integration of edge computing with cloud services for secure, low-latency biometric data processing.

Project-Specific Tasks:

Design and implement edge device architectures for secure, efficient biometric data capture and processing.

Develop secure data synchronisation mechanisms between edge devices and cloud infrastructure, ensuring low latency and high reliability.

Build and maintain APIs for secure management of user data and biometric information, adhering to privacy regulations.

Create an intuitive administrative dashboard for managing user privileges, access controls, and system configurations.

Implement comprehensive monitoring and logging systems for real-time performance insights, security auditing, and compliance reporting.

What we are looking for

Technical Requirements:

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Advanced expertise in infrastructure provisioning tools like Terraform, with experience in state management and modular design.

Experience creating and maintaining reusable, well-documented infrastructure modules.

Strong command of Git for version control, branching strategies, and collaborative IaC workflows.

Security and Compliance

Deep knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001) and their application in cloud environments.

Expertise in biometric data protection regulations, including PDPA and other privacy standards.

Experience implementing robust security controls and identity management solutions.

Hands-on experience with zero-trust architecture principles and secure-by-design practices.

Automation and DevOps

Extensive experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions) for automated deployment pipelines.

Proficiency in configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) for consistent system configuration.

Expertise in implementing automated testing frameworks for infrastructure code validation.

Experience with container orchestration platforms and microservices architectures.

System Operations

Proven ability to design and implement patch management, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation strategies.

Experience automating backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes for business continuity.

Proficiency in performance monitoring, cost optimisation, and resource management.

Cloud Architecture

Expertise in designing resilient multi-region architectures for high availability and fault tolerance.

Experience integrating hybrid cloud environments and microservices-based architectures.

Proficiency in API Gateway, service mesh, and event-driven architectures.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

6+ years of cloud engineering experience.

In-depth understanding of data security and privacy regulations (e.g., PDPA).

Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to document technical designs and present solutions to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

AWS certifications and experience with AWS services

Cloud platform certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional).

Hands-on experience with biometric modalities (e.g., fingerprint, palm vein, facial recognition, iris scanning) and their integration into cloud systems.

Background in designing and deploying edge computing architectures for real-time biometric processing.

Familiarity with building administrative dashboards and APIs for user privilege management and access control.

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

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers

About Government Technology Agency

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.