Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer (DXO) – Digital Ops Tech Centre (DOTC)
Open to Singaporean Citizens Only

About Us

The Digital Ops Tech Centre (DOTC) is a newly established unit within The Digital & Intelligence Service, dedicated to exploring cutting-edge technologies and adopting industry best practices in software engineering. As the Centre of Excellence for Software Engineering, DOTC enhances the operational capabilities of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), driving productivity and efficiency through innovative digital solutions.

What We Offer You

We offer a purpose-driven career, empowering our people with continuous learning and development opportunities throughout the year. If you are passionate about building technology to strengthen national defence, we invite you to join us in developing cutting-edge solutions. Learn more at dotc.gov.sg.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to tackle technically challenging problems in an agile, startup-like environment. In this role, you will drive technical direction, career develop engineers, and contribute to impactful projects that support the SAF.

What You will Bring

• Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and IT.
• At least 6 years of experience in software development.
• Experience working on large-scale, high-availability software systems.
• Proficiency in modern full-stack web application development, including front-end engineering.
• Passion for engineering excellence and a collaborative, team-oriented development approach.
• Strong interest in building technology for public good.

What You will Do

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and agencies, managing roadmaps for new and existing products.
• Lead the hiring and mentoring of junior engineers, fostering a culture of growth and learning.
• Work closely with users across all four services of the SAF to understand their needs and challenges.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain useful and scalable software applications across the stack.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, supporting peers and driving innovation.
• Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices while delivering impactful solutions.

Join us in shaping the future of defence technology. Apply today!