Software Engineer, DevOps, Salesforce CoE

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] 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer (DevOps) to join the Salesforce Centre of Excellence (CoE) team at GovTech Singapore. The CoE drives standardised Salesforce development practices, shared platform capabilities, and delivery excellence across government agencies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in DevOps practices with demonstrated expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure and Salesforce CI/CD pipelines. You will play a key role in modernising and automating software delivery for Salesforce-based applications that serve critical public-sector operations, including case management, citizen services, and social support platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. CI/CD Pipeline Design & Automation

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce application development using GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or equivalent tools.
• Automate Salesforce metadata deployments using Salesforce CLI (sf/sfdx), including source-driven development with scratch orgs, sandboxes, and unlocked packages.
• Develop reusable pipeline templates and shared CI/CD components to be adopted across multiple government agency projects.
• Integrate automated testing (Apex unit tests, PMD static analysis, SAST/DAST) into deployment pipelines to enforce quality gates.
• Collaborate with test automation and engineering teams to streamline development, code review, and release management practices.

2. AWS Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Provision, manage, and optimise AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, ECS/Fargate, Lambda, S3, RDS, VPC, API Gateway, CloudFront) to support Salesforce integrations and backend services.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for repeatable, version-controlled environment provisioning.
• Configure and manage containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) for microservices that interface with Salesforce.
• Design and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, or Splunk to ensure platform reliability and rapid incident response.
• Optimise cloud costs through right-sizing, reserved instances, and resource lifecycle management.

3. Security & Compliance

• Ensure security compliance for Salesforce-based applications throughout the development and deployment lifecycle, aligned with GovTech’s security frameworks and government ICT policies.
• Implement secrets management (AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault), role-based access controls, and least-privilege IAM policies.
• Configure OAuth 2.0 flows, SSL/TLS certificates, and API security for Salesforce connected apps and integrations.
• Support security assessments, penetration testing remediation, and audit compliance activities.

4. Backend Development & Salesforce Integration

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Python or Java that integrate with Salesforce via RESTful or SOAP APIs.
• Build data synchronisation workflows between Salesforce and external systems, ensuring data integrity and seamless user experience.
• Collaborate with Salesforce developers and architects to define APIs, data models, and integration patterns.
• Optimise backend performance, implement caching strategies, and troubleshoot production issues.

5. DevOps Culture & Enablement

• Champion DevOps best practices across the Salesforce CoE, including version control strategies, branching models, and release management workflows.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and developer onboarding guides.
• Conduct training sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops on Salesforce DX, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure for cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of CoE standards, tooling, and processes

[What we are looking for] 

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) roles.
• Strong proficiency with AWS cloud services (EC2, ECS, Lambda, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch).
• Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent tools.
• Experience with Salesforce CI/CD workflows, including Salesforce CLI (sf/sfdx), metadata deployments, and scratch org-based development.
• Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Proficiency with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS).
• Working knowledge of backend development in Python or Java.
• Experience with database management systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Amazon RDS.
• Familiarity with Git-based version control, branching strategies, and code review practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in agile, cross-functional teams.

 

What we offer you:   

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.    

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programs.  

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.   

 

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers. 
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