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[What you will be working on]
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to drive the integration of cutting-edge Smart City projects, while championing modern Systems Engineering (SE) governance across our projects. In this role, you will design and maintain the scalable middleware, APIs, and event-driven telemetry pipelines that connect smart district applications, municipal IoT networks, and Building Management Systems (BMS). Simultaneously, you will serve as a Systems Engineer in our Systems Engineering Practice, applying the INCOSE framework to establish integration policies, govern processes, and conduct outreach to align partner agencies with systems engineering standards.
What You'll Do
- Smart City Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend microservices and middleware using Java and Spring Boot to support smart city operations and estate management.
- Smart District & OT Integration: Build robust protocol adapters for REST APIs, MQTT, OPC UA, BACnet, Modbus, and RabbitMQ/AMQP to enable seamless data transformation, validation, and routing from sensors, utility systems, and smart buildings.
- Event-Driven Telemetry Pipelines: Architect reliable, asynchronous messaging and event-processing systems using RabbitMQ to handle city-scale data streams, implementing robust fault handling and message reliability.
- SE Practice, Governance & INCOSE Alignment: Anchor the organization's SE Practice by establishing governance frameworks based on INCOSE lifecycle processes. Lead the standardization, review, and change management of complex processes across multiple smart city projects.
- Outreach & Stakeholder Alignment: Conduct technical outreach and collaborative workshops with external municipal agencies and technology vendors to align on domain-specific policies, interoperability standards, and systems engineering practices.
[What we are looking for]
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on backend software engineering experience, with strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Linux development.
- Systems Thinking Mindset: Strong ability to analyze how complex, interconnected technical subsystems, organizations, and environments behave and integrate as a whole.
- Aptitude for Systems Engineering: Conceptual understanding of, or a strong interest in, structured engineering lifecycles. Willingness to learn and apply INCOSE methodologies on the job.
- Experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures using RabbitMQ or similar messaging brokers.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration platforms, specifically Docker and Kubernetes, along with Git-based CI/CD workflows.
- Technical understanding of communication protocols bridging smart systems and IT, such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC-UA, MQTT, and REST APIs.
Bonus to Have
- Systems Engineering Professional (INCOSE ASEP / CSEP) Certification. (Note: Uncertified candidates with the right technical background are highly welcome; we will provide the sponsorship, training, and opportunity to obtain your INCOSE certification on the job).
- Prior exposure to formal Systems Engineering practices.
- Experience working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Industrial IoT (IIoT) hardware, or SCADA systems.
- Experience deploying software solutions within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
What we offer you:
GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.
Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programs.
We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.
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