Software Engineer

Please note that this role is only open to Singapore citizens and is a non-uniformed DXO position.

We are DOTC (Digital Ops Tech Centre), a proud member of the Digital and Intelligence Service, created in October 2022 to work closely with SAF users to build software solutions to a myriad of operational challenges.

As a Software Engineer at DOTC, you will have the incredible opportunity to directly impact Singapore’s national defence. We are dedicated to adopting and adapting sensible practices, policies, and processes that will enable tech teams within the military to build impactful products quickly and securely.

What is our culture like?

In a nutshell, we believe in embracing a flat hierarchy, are biased for action, incentivise original thought and initiative, and are keen on experimentation. We empower our people and teams to have the freedom and responsibility to do good and we believe this is the best way to achieve high quality digital outcomes.

As an individual contributor you will be expected to:

• Collaborate with users across all four services of the SAF to understand their unique needs and challenges, and develop software solutions that address them
• Work effectively in a team that designs, develops, tests, and maintains useful software applications across the stack
• Uphold software engineering best practices
• Support your peers, and foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment where everyone can grow and make a difference

You should:

• Be comfortable and fluent in at least one programming language
• Be curious and ask questions
• Not leave broken things broken
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit and work towards how technology and design can be harnessed together to create great experiences
• Have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Data Science, Data Analytics, and/or Artificial Intelligence with at least 2-3 years of working experience in developing software