Skip to main content
A Singapore Government Agency Website How to identify
Official website links end with .gov.sg
Secure websites use HTTPS
Look for a lock () or https:// as an added precaution. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Government officials will never ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call.

Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam.

Tech Careers

Systems Engineer (SIOT)

Lead the technical design, development, and implementation of systems.

Last updated 2 June 2025
Systems Engineer (SIOT)


Systems Engineer (SIOT)

Play a key role in the technical design, development, implementation, and consultation centre for Government agencies.

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll work as part of a team of specialists to deliver and enable sensor and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to better understand and improve the lives of citizens. This includes projects such as eCanvas, ePAD, Smart Gardens and SmartGym.


What you can expect to be doing

Depending on your expertise and preference, you will be doing one or more of the following:

  • Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers

  • Architect software systems for IoT projects

  • Design and develop frontend Web and/or mobile applications

  • Design and develop APIs and other backend services

  • Design and develop software for IoT edge devices

  • Implement, support, and maintain engineering toolchains for automated testing, continuous integration and delivery

  • Take on System Administration responsibilities and duties to manage and support highly available UNIX environment and related operations. These include monitoring, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, system recoveries and periodic updates and patches of servers


Join us if you have

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent (EE, CE and CS graduates are preferred)

  • Experience in IT or cloud-based infrastructure administration

  • Experience in developing highly scalable mobile and Web applications, backend services and APIs

  • Experience in Web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc

  • Experience in frontend JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue.js, etc

  • Familiarity with database technology such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB

  • Knowledge of IoT device management and the associated protocols such as MQTT, DDS and HTTP

  • Experience in rendering for various platforms from desktop to mobile with cross-border support

  • Knowledge of DevOps and build, support and manage automation processes

  • Familiarity with engineering practices such as CI/CD and performing unit/system performance testing

  • Strong technical aptitude and a can-do attitude, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with key stakeholders at all levels


Hear from our tech talents

Teo Si-Yan

A worthwhile endeavour

A conversation with Teo Si-Yan, a Systems Engineer at GovTech.