Principal Software Engineer

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.  

 

At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round. 

 

Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!  

 

Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg. 

 

 

[What you will be working on] 

You will be collaborating across the executive teams in the DIS (Digital Intelligence Service) and GovTech (ADX) to build a cross functional and capable digital entity across key domains in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking software engineering leader, to lead our technology strategy, innovation agenda, and engineering execution. As a member of the executive leadership team and responsible to the Head of the SAF Digital Ops-Tech Centre (DOTC), the candidate will be instrumental in shaping the organization's future by aligning technology with business goals, scaling digital and artificial intelligence infrastructure, and ensuring robust, secure, and high-performance teams.

• You will lead technical vision and architecture for software products, overseeing all aspects of technology development , while also mentoring and growing a high-performing technical team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical acumen, a product-oriented mindset, and proven leadership experience scaling platforms and architecture in high-growth environments.
• You will build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including agency partners across MINDEF/SAF. You will also act as the technology expert/advocate for innovation and technical direction within and outside the organisation.
• This is a unique opportunity to help build and enhance the operational capabilities of the SAF, driving productivity and efficiency through innovative digital solutions.

[What we are looking for] 

• Singaporean by citizenship due to the need to handle sensitive information.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in senior technology leadership roles, ideally as Engineering Director, or CTO equivalent positions.
• Deep technical expertise across architecture, software development, and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Track record of scaling technology teams and platforms, especially in large-scale, secure, full stack applications in high-growth or startup environments.
• Strong product orientation and ability to collaborate closely with product and design teams.
• Experience with modern engineering best practices: CI/CD, DevSecOps, microservices, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management s