Senior Software Engineer, National Traffic Enforcement System

Who We Are At Open Government Products (OGP) we operate like a startup within the government. We are a fast-paced, dynamic team of engineers, designers, and product managers dedicated to public good. We 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 Traffic Enforcement and Licensing System (TEALS) team, where your work will impact millions of Singaporeans on a daily basis who drive, ride, and walk on our roadways. We are building a new system to to be used by the Traffic Police to manage Singapore’s driving licenses, incidents, and enforcement workflows nationwide. With traffic deaths and injuries at a five-year high, our goal is to build a system that can help keep Singapore’s roads safe for all citizens. About the Role As a Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer on TEALS, you’ll help shape and build a critical national platform from the ground up — influencing its architecture, reliability, and security. Your work will affect systems that touch millions of road users, enforcement officers, and partner agencies every day. Key Responsibilities Design and develop scalable, high-quality software across the tech stack and write production-ready code. Collaborate cross-functionally and provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members. Identify and prioritise initiatives that maximise the security and efficiency of our products. Preferred Skills and Qualifications Deep technical expertise in modern web/cloud technologies (TypeScript, React, AWS, API-first design) and experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), including CI/CD processes, Git, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and deploying applications to cloud environments. Experience working in startups or fast-paced and agile environments Experience owning complex technical work with minimal supervision. Good to have: Experience in guiding and mentoring software engineers Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration and external stakeholder engagement. A passion for building software that serves people and improves public services. Working at OGP Mission-Driven — Our work is dedicated to the public good, aiming to improve the lives of Singaporeans. We focus on creating impactful solutions that solve real public problems. Ownership and Autonomy — We build and own products end-to-end, not just isolated features. We encourage you to voice your opinions, suggest future directions, and build what you believe in to drive the creation of great solutions. Flexible Hybrid Work — We believe that getting the work done is more important than face time in the office. We provide flexible work arrangements based on what works best for our team and its members. 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. 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. RedeemSG — Helps the Singapore Government to create, send and track redemptions of digital vouchers easily. 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. ActiveSG - A platform for the public to book sports facilities, join fitness programmes, and access gym and swimming facilities. An overview of other OGP products can be found on our website https://open.gov.sg