Senior Programmer Analyst

What will you do? • Develop responsive web interfaces using React and TypeScript, and mobile features using React Native. • Build and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Node.js (Express/NestJS or equivalent). • Integrate web/mobile clients with APIs, third-party services and enterprise systems. • Design data access logic and work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL/MySQL and object storage where required. • Write unit/integration tests; participate in code reviews and maintain engineering quality standards. • Use Git-based workflows and contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test and deployment. • Containerize applications with Docker and support deployments to AWS services such as ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS and CloudWatch as applicable. • Apply secure coding practices including input validation, authentication/authorization, secrets management and OWASP guidance. • Troubleshoot defects and production issues using logs/metrics; support SIT, UAT and production releases. • Participate in Agile ceremonies and work closely with UX, QA, DevOps, product and architecture teams. Requirements Domain Skills Compulsory / Must-have • JavaScript/TypeScript with strong hands-on React development. • Next.js, NestJS/Express, Node.js backend development and REST API design/integration. • Hands-on React Native development or proven mobile application development experience. • NoSQL and relational database fundamentals (e.g. PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB). • Git, branching/pull-request workflows and automated testing (e.g. Jest). • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps delivery practices. • Familiarity with AWS infrastructure, application deployment, logging/monitoring and IAM basics. • Docker/container fundamentals and secure coding practices. Desirable / Good-to-have • AWS ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager. • Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation; Kubernetes exposure. • Government Commercial Cloud (GCC) or enterprise/government project experience. Non-domain Skills • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with a practical, delivery-oriented mindset. • Ownership and accountability for assigned features from development through release and support. • Clear communication and ability to collaborate with developers, QA, DevOps, architects and business stakeholders. • Ability to work effectively in Agile/Scrum teams and manage priorities across concurrent tasks. • Attention to software quality, security, maintainability and user experience. • Willingness to learn new frameworks, cloud services and engineering practices as project needs evolve. Education and Certification Compulsory / Must-have • Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer/Software Engineering or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience may be considered. Desirable / Good-to-have • AWS certification such as Cloud Practitioner, Developer Associate or Solutions Architect Associate. • Agile/Scrum or DevOps-related certification is an advantage but not mandatory. Experience Compulsory / Must-have • 3-5 years of professional software development experience, with meaningful full-stack responsibilities. • Production experience developing React/TypeScript web applications and Node.js backend services/APIs. • Hands-on experience with React Native or delivery of mobile application features. • Experience using Git, automated testing and CI/CD in an Agile software development lifecycle. • Familiarity deploying or supporting applications on AWS and troubleshooting across application/infrastructure layers. Desirable / Good-to-have • Experience with containerized/cloud-native applications, Infrastructure as Code or Kubernetes. • Experience delivering secure enterprise or Singapore Government digital services. • Exposure to production monitoring, performance tuning and incident/problem resolution.