
[What the role is]
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
[What you will be working on]
You will be part of the Rail Digitalisation Division, a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team dedicated to advancing the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) Railway Common Data Platform (CDP). This role involves driving the integration of data analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance rail performance and improve operational and maintenance processes.
[What we are looking for]
Knowledge in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant work experience in software development.
Proven track record in delivering enterprise-grade applications and possess a comprehensive understanding of the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), from conceptualization to deployment in cloud environments.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Java for backend services, with experience in frameworks such as Spring Boot or similar.
Strong experience in modern frontend development using frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular.
Hands-on experience with cloud engineering, with a strong preference for AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and API Gateway).
Solid foundation in data principles, including database design, SQL optimization, and familiarity with NoSQL solutions.
Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
Additional Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex system architectures.
A proactive and independent learner who stays abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to effectively collaborate within an Agile/Scrum environment.
High attention to detail and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply, as we value a wide range of perspectives and ideas.
As part of the shortlisting process for the role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and / or undergo further assessment

The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) is a technical agency in the Ministry of Defence that harnesses advanced digital technologies to meet Singapore’s security needs.
We develop capabilities to support missions such as cyber defence, counter terrorism, and counter hostile information operations. Our technical focus includes cybersecurity, data analytics, software engineering, and cloud infrastructure and services.
CSIT was established in 2003 and is a member of the Defence Technology Community.
Visit www.csit.gov.sg for more info and find out about our career/ scholarship/internship opportunities!