Who We Are
Open Government Products (OGP) operates like a startup within the government; We are a fast-paced, dynamic team of engineers, designers, and product managers dedicated to public good. We autonomously identify opportunities to solve public problems using tech, rapidly prototype, and launch solutions—from citizen apps to automating public agency operations. Embracing an open-sourced and flat hierarchy, we cut through bureaucracy to focus on real-world, user-centric innovations that drive change.
The Team
You will be joining the Redeem team which operates in the financial and distribution space, specifically targeting government and agency distribution to citizens. Our key product is RedeemSG, which enables agencies to distribute vouchers to citizens and enables merchants to receive payouts promptly in an auditable process. We also develop and help to enable distribution of items via another platform called DistributeSG.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team, helping to enhance the existing platform and explore new opportunities to provide efficient and scalable distribution platforms for the agencies. This role would require technical expertise, as well as the ability to operate in an entrepreneurial / start-up like environment to ensure the success of the product.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable, high quality and production-ready systems across different environments and technologies.
Campion best practices in software development and embrace a culture of continuous improvement.
Collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to the direction and development of the product, including helping junior team members.
Identify and independently execute on priorities and initiatives to maximise product impact to public good and develop innovative systems to overcome constraints.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Proficient in TypeScript, React, and AWS; experience with large concurrent user systems and NextJS is a plus.
Comfortable with navigating both backend and frontend.
Knowledge in working with RDBMS (ideally PostgreSQL).
Designing flexible and robust REST APIs with an API first approach.
Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), including CI/CD processes, Git, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and deploying applications to cloud environments.
Experience in startups or fast-paced environments; proven ability to succeed in dynamic settings and manage shifting priorities.
Good communication skills for articulating technical concepts and ideas.
A passion for public service, driving impactful changes, and improving how technology serves society.
Working at OGP
Ownership and Autonomy — Beyond technical tasks, this means having autonomy to voice opinions and suggest future directions. Building what you believe in drives the creation of great solutions.
Rapid Prototyping — We prioritize testing ideas over debating them, allowing us to identify problems quickly and convey possibilities to others. This fail-fast approach accelerates innovation.
Flexibility — We provide flexible work arrangements based on what works best for our team and its members, fostering a productive and supportive environment.
Continuous Learning — Drive professional growth by exploring new architectures, frameworks, and technologies. With dedicated yearly learning months and hackathons, continuous learning is essential as we tackle innovative ideas and challenges.
Mission-Driven — Our work is dedicated to the public good, aiming to improve the lives of Singapore citizens. We focus on creating impactful solutions that enhance the community and the place we call home.
Projects OGP has worked on include:
ScamShield — iOS and Android mobile apps, enhanced in August 2024, help users check and report suspicious communications. The apps automatically filter known scams using an AI-powered machine learning classifier. An Admin Dashboard also allows police to verify reported scams.
ParkingSG — A mobile app alternative to parking coupons. It lets users pay, extend, and refund their parking sessions just using their phones.
RedeemSG — Helps the Singapore Government to create, send and track redemptions of digital vouchers easily.
COVID-19 Vaccination — A suite of systems built to enable Singapore's national vaccination campaign for COVID-19. This includes informational sites, appointment booking systems, and records management systems.
data.gov.sg — An open repository of all the Singapore Government's public data. It helps people understand the data using visualizations and articles, and provides real-time APIs for developers to use.
Isomer — Provides government agencies with an easy-to-deploy static website building and hosting service to create usable, secure and faster informational websites quickly.
FormSG — A form builder tool for agencies to self-service and create online forms that capture classified data, with the goal of replacing paper forms.
PaySG — Was developed to enable digital payments for government services, and was initially used for payments for COVID-19 swab tests and Stay-Home Notices for incoming travellers to Singapore.
An overview of other OGP products can be found on our website https://open.gov.sg