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Government Technology Agency

Government Technology Agency

Software Engineer (Generic, PPP) Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]

Traineeship
Closing on 27 Nov 2025

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What the role is

About GovTech

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.

What you will be working on

 

About the Role 

You will contribute to one of the platform products that help agencies launch schemes, automate decisions and processes, and deliver secure agency-facing services. This is a hands-on, early-career role where you will build features, integrate systems, and improve reliability across multiple products, while learning modern software engineering practices in a supportive environment.  

 

Our products you may work on:  

  • ApplySG: A no-code form and state builder packaged with an applicant–agency officer portal to launch government schemes and internal processes faster.  

  • Optical: A content management system for agencies to build dynamic websites that integrate platform products seamlessly.  

  • OGRE: A Business Rule Management System that turns complex decisions into actionable logic for seamless government system integration.  

  • OPUS: An AI automation platform to make intelligent decisions and connect to any tool needed to automate repetitive tasks end-to-end.  

  • GovEntry: An AI automation platform to make intelligent decisions and connect to any tool needed to automate repetitive tasks end-to-end.  

  • GovRewards: A centralised reward points management system to gamify and nudge desired behaviours in the public sector.  

  • GovWallet: A secure digital payment platform that orchestrates and simplifies inbound and outbound payment needs.  

  • GovSupply: An item distribution system that streamlines distribution for public-sector initiative.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Build and ship features across the stack (frontend, backend) for one of the products.   

  • Write clean, maintainable code with unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests; participate in code reviews.  

  • Maintain CI/CD pipelines, monitor services, and troubleshoot non-prod/production issues with guidance.  

  • Apply secure coding practices and data protection standards suitable for government systems.  

  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to refine requirements and deliver iteratively.  

  • Contribute to internal tooling, developer experience, and documentation to improve team velocity. 

What we are looking for

Required Skills and Qualifications: 

  • Basic experience with TypeScript/JavaScript (Node.js, React) and/or Golang.  

  • Basic frontend skills (HTML/CSS, modern JS).  

  • Experience with Git.  

  • Good communication skill, and willingness to learn; ability to work in a team and take feedback.  

  • Degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience through projects, internships, or bootcamps. 

About your application process

This job is closing on 27 Nov 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.

Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship

The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.

All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:

  • Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
  • Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
  • Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.

Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.

Learn more about GRIT@GOV

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.

Learn more about Government Technology Agency