Job Description

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• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure full-stack solutions for the Puffer social media platform, enabling seamless interactions between startup founders, investors, and service providers.
• Develop frontend interfaces using modern frameworks (React.js, TypeScript, HTML/CSS) for various community features such as Founder Hub, Explorer Space, Investor Hub, Mentor Lounge, and Insight Hub.
• Build and maintain backend systems leveraging microservices architecture, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native services on platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP.
• Integrate AI-powered functionalities into the platform, including LLM-driven evaluation systems, recommendation algorithms, real-time insights, and automated project analysis tools.
• Ensure high-quality software delivery by following agile methodologies, performing thorough code reviews, and maintaining continuous integration and deployment pipelines (CI/CD, DevSecOps).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with AI researchers, product managers, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders from the startup ecosystem to enhance platform functionality and user experience.
• Engage closely with community feedback, perform iterative enhancements based on user feedback, and continuously optimize platform performance and user experience.
• Any other research-related work assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Masters in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven record of excellence and substantial experience in software development.
• Proficiency in modern front-end technologies such as React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and Micro Frontend architectures.
• Strong backend programming capabilities, preferably using Python, Java, C, or Ruby.
• Extensive experience in microservices architecture, micro frontends, Kubernetes, Docker, and DevSecOps practices.
• Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP.
• Solid understanding of system integration, data analytics, and Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience in designing and deploying microservices and micro frontend architectures to enhance product scalability and maintainability.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.
About Us:
Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.
Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.