Responsibilities:
1. Post-Migration Support & Stabilisation
- Provide technical support for Corporate Website after go-live on the Optical platform.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to UI/UX rendering, Optical (based on Directus) CMS templates and components, API integrations, and data ingestion.
- Work with FPT (ODC), and teams to ensure smooth transition into BAU.
2. Development of Enhancements & New Features
- Implement enhancements to Optical templates, components, and checkers based on product roadmap.
- Develop and update Node.js/TypeScript backend logic and React/Next.js frontend components within the Optical platform.
- Support enhancements for key features such as:
- Data checkers (Eligibility, MK, P1, Pathway tools)
- Search tools (SchoolFinder, CourseFinder)
- SearchSG integration and personalisation features
- CSV ingestion and data-processing flows
- Singpass integration (future phase)
3. Integration & API Development
- Develop and maintain integrations with back-end systems, datasets, and external services.
- Implement and maintain integrations with Opus workflow engine and Cloud File Transfer (CFT).
- Ensure secure handling of API keys, tokens, and system configurations.
4. CMS Configuration & Optical Platform Competency
- Configure Directus CMS modules, components, workflows, and metadata within the Optical platform.
- Work closely on content and product teams to ensure CMS usability and alignment with site architecture.
5. Quality Assurance & Testing
- Support UAT defect fixes and sprint-level testing.
- Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and test suites.
- Conduct code quality scans, accessibility scans, and performance testing.
- Ensure compliance with security standards (VAPT fixes, scan remediation, etc.).
- Conduct performance validation and support caching/CDN optimisation work where required.
6. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
- Prepare technical documentation for changes, enhancements, and release notes.
- Provide knowledge transfer to other team members as required.
7. Collaboration & Agile Delivery
- Participate in agile ceremonies with (sprint planning, refinement, review, retrospective).
- Work with product owners, designers, and QA to deliver enhancements on time and with quality.
- Collaborate using GitLab for version control and CI/CD workflows.
Required Skills & Experience:
Core Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
- Experience with Directus CMS or similar headless CMS platforms (Optical experience is a strong advantage).
- Knowledge of REST API design, JSON, OAuth2, and API security.
DevOps & Infrastructure
- Familiarity with GitLab and DevSecOps principles.
- Experience with Docker and containerisation concepts.
- Knowledge of web infrastructure, AWS services (EC2, S3, CloudFront, ALB/NLB), caching layers, and CDN configuration.
Testing & Quality Assurance
- Experience implementing automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, and end-to-end testing).
- Familiarity with code quality scanning tools and practices.
- Knowledge of accessibility testing standards and tools (WCAG compliance).
- Experience with performance testing methodologies and tools.
Additional Technical Knowledge
- Strong debugging skills across frontend, backend, and cloud environments.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
