The Government Technology Office - Software Engineering Practice is responsible for establishing standards, driving engineering excellence, and spearheading continuous innovation in the software engineering practice in GovTech and WOG.
We are dedicated to enhancing systems operational visibility and engineering practices across the organization. Our core mission is to build, maintain, and evolve a robust internal developer platform (IDP) powered by Backstage. We aim to provide a streamlined, efficient, and enjoyable environment for engineering teams to deliver impactful public services.
As a Senior Software Engineer focused on our GovTech Backstage portal you will:
Support Backstage Platform Development
Contribute to the design, implementation, and enhancement of our Backstage portal, focusing on developing custom plugins (frontend and backend) and integrating developer tools for specific domains. Support the evolution of the core platform architecture.
Champion Engineering Excellence
Write high-quality, well-tested code for plugins and core platform services. Advocate for and implement best practices in software development, testing, and deployment.
Enhance Platform Reliability and Scalability
Focus on the operational excellence of our products. Improve its reliability, performance, monitoring, and scalability to serve a growing number_of users and services.
Elevate Developer Experience
Actively contribute to improving the overall developer experience for GovTech engineers. Gather feedback, identify pain points, and implement solutions that streamline workflows.
Evaluate and Integrate Technologies
Explore, evaluate, and integrate new tools, technologies, and plugins that can enhance our IDP's capabilities and align with our strategic goals.
Collaborate and Mentor
Work closely with various engineering teams to understand their needs and ensure that we can align our development with it. Mentor other engineers and share your expertise in IDP development.
Inform Product Strategy
Provide input into the technical roadmap and strategy for the GovTech's tools, helping to ensure it aligns with domain-specific needs and organizational objectives.