Job Description

The Centre for Digital Enablement drives the digital transformation initiatives within SIT. It works with various stakeholders, both internal and external, in upskilling digital literacy across the organization through literacy programmes and digital innovation projects in relation to the living lab.The Assistant Manager will be part of a development team responsible for the hands-on development of a software system that will be used by various internal stakeholders as end-users. This software system will be utilized to support the development of digital competencies of academic staff and students.The Assistant Manager may support the development and delivery of digital skills related literacy courses to undergraduates in various programmes and staff as part of the institutional drive towards digitalization. They will also participate in and manage student projects which includes mentoring and facilitating student learning during the project.Key ResponsibilitiesBackend development

• Develop backend of a software platform which may involve but not limited to: system architecture design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
• Perform maintenance and development of backend applications using Node.js & MongoDB and MySQL.

Front-end development

• Design and architect the front end of our software platform, including, but not limited to: localisation, build tools, component framework, and building efficient, testable, scalable, and reusable modules.
• Review and ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Perform maintenance and development of frontend applications written in React/ Vue/Next.

Project management

• Support the project management of a team of student developers assisting in the software platform development

Digital Literacy

• Provide support in the development and delivery of digital skills related literacy courses to undergraduates in various programmes and staff
• Provide support and project manage ad-hoc activities (i.e., promote awareness in digital literacy, data literacy, etc.) with project plan to track progress.

Job Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, information Technology or related fields.

Backend development skills:

• Strong proficiency in NodeJS.
• Able to design, define and develop REST APIs
• Good understanding of tools-built npm, yarn, Webpack.
• Good understanding of MongoDB and MySQL
• Able to write clear, concise, well-documented code.

Front-end development skills:

• Strong experience in developing web-based applications, using front-end frameworks such as React, Vue, Next
• Strong knowledge of advanced ReactJS JavaScript libraries
• Good understanding of Material-UI/ Tailwind CSS framework, asynchronous request handling, and tools-built npm/yarn and webpack.
• Prior experience with defining and developing REST APIs
• Candidates with experience in Python, ReactJS, Git, blockchain layer protocols, Smart contract development/solidity and dApp development will have an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work individually or in a team and with other divisions.
• Innovative mindset and passion in digital technology is required.

The successful candidate will be offered a one (1) year contract with a view to renewal.Advertised: 22 Mar 2024 Singapore Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Apr 2024 Singapore Standard Time

Singapore Institute of Technology