Job Description

Together, We Can Make A Significant Impact – Position Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing digital systems that support critical public sector operations.

You will work in a cross-functional agile team, contributing across the full software development lifecycle — from requirements analysis and system design to implementation, testing, deployment, and operations.

This Role Is Suited For Engineers Who Are

Strong in fundamentals
Passionate about building reliable systems
Comfortable working in structured, security-conscious environments

Experience Band

4–6 years of relevant experience

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Engineering

Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable full-stack applications
Build responsive front-end applications using Next.js, Redux, JavaScript/TypeScript
Develop backend services using Java, Python, or C++
Implement clean, maintainable, and secure code following best practices

System Design & Architecture

Contribute to system design, technical solutioning, and architecture discussions
Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, and security requirements
Support integration with external systems (e.g., APIs, government platforms)

DevSecOps & Quality

Implement automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end)
Participate in CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Ensure compliance with secure coding standards and governance requirements

Collaboration & Delivery

Work in Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban) across sprints and releases
Collaborate with Product Managers, QA, UI/UX, and DevOps engineers
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and production environments

Operations & Continuous Improvement

Support system deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
Identify performance bottlenecks and propose improvements
Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing

Job Requirements

4–6 years of hands-on software development experience
Strong proficiency in at least one backend language: Java, Python, or C++
Experience in modern frontend development (Next.js, React, Redux, JavaScript/TypeScript)
Good understanding of:
RESTful APIs
Object-Oriented Design
Data structures and algorithms
Secure coding practices
Familiarity with:
Git-based workflows (e.g., GitLab)
CI/CD pipelines
Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
Experience in testing frameworks and automation
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure)
Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Familiarity with DevSecOps tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) is advantageous
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proactive mindset with a focus on delivery and quality

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on meaningful public sector digital initiatives.
A supportive, purpose-driven team culture.
Structured career development and technical upskilling.
Access to modern tools, cloud technologies, and secure DevSecOps environments.

Additional Information

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo a security clearance process as part of the employment consideration.

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