Technology Associate Programme (TAP)

Government Technology Agency

Permanent

Closing on 31 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

Our Technology Associate Programme (TAP) is an exclusive two-year talent programme designed for you to build a strong foundation towards becoming a technology leader. You will be groomed and nurtured to build in-depth expertise in the technology, solve nation-wide problems with our technology leaders, a making an impact on the lives of people in Singapore.

Be empowered with the autonomy to define your own career growth in a supportive, friendly and inclusive environment. You will embark on an exciting journey where you will receive career advice from our senior leaders and experienced GovTechies, connect with like-minded technology enthusiasts in your cohort, and get access to exclusive and customised development opportunities throughout the two years.

What can you expect from TAP:

Embark your tech career in one of these roles: Cybersecurity Engineer, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Software Engineer, or UX Designer
Look forward to job rotations during your two-year TAP journey
Form camaraderie with TAPpers from your cohort
Gain valuable exposure through strategic engagements and impactful public service projects
Receive extensive training and team up with domain experts to solve nationwide problems
Become an effective leader through leadership trainings and engagements with Senior Leaders

Recruitment timeline:

Due to the volume of applications, we appreciate your understanding on the recruitment timeline listed below.

Application period: 1 August – 31 August 2025
Receive technical assessment: by mid-September 2025
Attend TAP Assessment Day (in-person): late October 2025
Attend Senior Leaders interviews: by mid-November 2025
Receive offers for TAP: from mid-November 2025
Commence work in GovTech: Jul 2026

Applications will close 31 August 2025. Successful applicants will receive an email from support@govtechrecruitment.tech.gov.sg on the next steps, and this may take 3 to 4 weeks due to large volume of applications. For more information, please visit go.gov.sg/tap

What we are looking for

You are a Singapore citizen or Singaporean Permanent Resident
Possess a university education in Infocomm/Computer Science/Engineering/Data Analytics/UX Design or others but with relevant tech skills
Will be graduating from university and able to commence work in July 2026, or those with less than one year of work experience by July 2026
Able to prove your passion for technology
Know how to think big, have fun, and get stuff done

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 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.

About your application process

This job is closing on 31 Aug 2025.

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 Government Technology Agency or the wider Public Service.