Senior Software Engineer, KampungSpirit

Who We Are

Open Government Products (OGP) operates like a startup within the government; We are a fast-paced 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 all the way from citizen-facing 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

Many families in Singapore rely on social workers to help them access everyday essentials their households can't easily afford. KampungSpirit turns community generosity into concrete help for these families—requests raised by social workers become listings that donors fund and that we purchase and deliver end-to-end. With CDC voucher donations coming online, donation volume and request traffic are set to rise sharply, and the platform needs to scale to match the moment.

You will be joining the KampungSpirit team, which operates in the community giving space to channel everyday generosity towards those who need it most, aligned with Singapore's push towards a we-first society. Among our products, KampungSpirit is a key solution—a platform where social workers raise requests on behalf of beneficiaries, donors fund listings, and items are purchased and delivered end-to-end. To read more about KampungSpirit and our initiatives, visit our product page.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing team. This role expects a blend of technical expertise, entrepreneurship and leadership skills, fostering a start-up mindset within our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-quality software across the tech stack and write production-ready code.
• Execute as a strong independent technical IC, championing best engineering practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, communicating technical tradeoffs and decisions effectively to the team and external stakeholders.
• Identify and prioritise initiatives that maximise the security and efficiency of our products.
• Set, measure and achieve relevant objectives, aligning team efforts with overall strategic goals.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient in TypeScript, React, and AWS
• Knowledge in working with RDBMS (ideally PostgreSQL).
• Experience with financial or transactional systems, and a working understanding of atomicity guarantees and distributed transaction protocols (e.g. two-phase commit)
• 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.
• Experience in technical leadership, guiding software teams and setting high standards while mentoring engineers.
• Excellent 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