You assist in the design and upkeep of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)'s software architecture and archetypes.
Assistant Director (Software Architecture & Standards)
Permanent
Closing on 12 Jan 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
- Align software standards across the SAF s to ensure interoperability, sustainability, agility and security
- Focus on systems for warfighting and operations
- Assess large amounts of information and filter out critical information for decision making
- Synergise inputs from multiple domains into coherent picture
Challenge(s)
- Operating at both strategic and tactical levels
- Understanding complex digital landscape coupled with master planning on multi-year spending
- Making clear decisions on ad-hoc basis
- Galvanising different stakeholders across MINDEF/SAF and Whole-of-Government (WOG) to work together
What we are looking for
- Education in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
- At least 6 years of working experience in Digital and IT capabilities such as Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, 5G
- Familiarity with developments in digital domain whilst constantly overlaying military and operational slant
- Good interpersonal skills to work with wide range of external and internal stakeholders
- Ability to draw insights on key changes needed to improve Software Architecture and Standards for the SAF
- Good communication skills to communicate complex technical issues to multiple stakeholders across MINDEF/Singapore Armed Forces spectrum, including commanders and senior leaders
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 12 Jan 2026.
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 or the wider Public Service.