Software Engineer (AI Systems), Centralised Skills Assessment and Validation Initiative (CSAVI)

About the Role

We are running a skills assessment centre to enhance sector-specific assessments and support Singapore’s goal of a skills-based workforce. As the operational backbone of the assessment center, we are building a next-generation AI-powered skills assessment system for adult learners.

We are looking for a junior to mid-level software engineer to join the team and help design and build a scalable, production-ready platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services (Python, FastAPI or similar) 


• Build and maintain RESTful APIs 


• Design and manage database systems 


• Contribute to system architecture design, including:
  
  
  
  • Modular and extensible system components 
  
  
  • Support for multiple interaction types (e.g., form-based, conversational) 
  
  
  • Clean abstraction for AI components 
  
  
  
  


• Integrate AI capabilities into the system, including:
  
  
  
  • LLM-based features (e.g., question generation, feedback, interaction)
  
  
  • AI-driven workflows within the platform 
  
  
  
  


• Oversee integration between backend, frontend, and AI components 


• Lead and guide student developers across different modules 


• Support deployment and system maintenance (Docker, AWS) 

Job Requirements

• Experience in backend software development in a professional or project setting.


• Strong programming skills in Python.


• Experience with backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django).


• Knowledge of RESTful API design and system architecture.


• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred).


• Familiarity with cloud deployment environments (AWS or similar).


• Advantageous: experience with LLM APIs, AI systems, modular architectures, or interactive systems.