Senior/Lead Software Engineer, HealthTech

About the Company

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 Tea

mYou will be joining the HealthTech team, dedicated to improving healthcare in Singapore through technology. We tackle highly impactful problems by building products that enhance efficiency, coordination, and patient outcomes across the healthcare ecosystem. Our work involves creating solutions that improve patient care planning and management for medical social workers (e.g. Care360), facilitate the prompt delivery of critical healthcare notifications (e.g. Rooster), and increase vaccination and cancer screening rates (e.g. HAS). You'll collaborate within a high-performing team, passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex challenges and make a tangible difference in the lives of citizens and healthcare professionals

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About the Ro

leWe're looking for a passionate Senior / Lead Software Engineer to join our growing HealthTech team. You will play a key role in building and scaling technology solutions that address significant challenges in Singapore's healthcare landscape. This role requires you to be a versatile full-stack engineer, comfortable working across different parts of our systems – from frontend interfaces to backend logic and infrastructure. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers in a fast-paced, startup-like environment within the public sector, transforming user needs and product goals into high-quality, impactful softwar

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Responsibilit

• iesDesign and develop scalable, high-quality, secure software across the tech stack and write production-ready co
• de.Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver user-centric solutions for the healthtech sect
• or.Identify, prioritize, and implement technical solutions ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our healthtech produc
• ts.Champion best practices in software development (including testing, code reviews, CI/CD) and foster a culture of continuous improveme
• nt.Rapidly prototype and iterate on features based on user feedback and product goa
• ls.Contribute to technical discussions and decision-making within the te
• am.Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team membe

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Qualificat

• ionsProficient in TypeScript, React, and AWS; experience with Next.js or NestJS is a p
• lus.Knowledge in working with RDBMS (ideally PostgreS
• QL).Experience designing scalable, maintainable, and well-documented REST A
• PIs.Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), including CI/CD processes, Git, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and deploying applications to cloud environme
• nts.Experience working as a full-stack engineer, comfortable contributing across the entire technology st
• ack.Experience in startups or fast-paced environments; proven ability to succeed in dynamic settings and manage shifting priorit
• ies.Excellent communication skills for articulating technical concepts and ideas effectiv
• ely.A strong passion for public service and specifically for improving the healthtech sector through technol
• ogy.Experience or demonstrated interest in the HealthTech domain is a p
• lus.Experience in technical leadership, guiding software teams, and setting high standards while mentoring engine

ers.
Overall we look for people who have ability, initiative, good communication, and most importantly, a passionate heart for public good. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you might not possess all the skills and qualificat

ions!
Working

• at OGPOwnership 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 solu
• tions.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 innov
• ation.Flexibility — We provide flexible work arrangements based on what works best for our team and its members, fostering a productive and supportive enviro
• nment.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 chall
• enges.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.
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• rojectsHealth Appointment System (HAS): The national booking system for key vaccinations and screenings at CHAS GP c
• linics.Referral Exchange: An end-to-end referral management platform supporting community care referrals and case assignments across ag
• encies.Rooster: A healthcare messaging system that automatically sends critical result alerts to the right clinician at the right time, based on staff schedules and medical speci
• alties.Care360: A patient management system that helps Medical Social Workers manage their patients financial and psychosocia
• l care.Social360: A case management platform for the social sector, supporting referral and coordination workflows across community service pro

viders.
An overview of all OGP products can be found at open.gov.sg/products and reports.open