Application Developer (Powerbuilder)

Location: Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Department: Managed Services

Workplace: hybrid

Employment Type: contract

Description

About Assurity Trusted Solutions (ATS)

Assurity Trusted Solutions (ATS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Government Technology Agency (GovTech). We are dedicated to delivering comprehensive IT solutions and services that enhance security and operational efficiency. We collaborate closely with government agencies and commercial partners to provide reliable infrastructure and operational services, consistently leveraging advanced technologies to mitigate cyber risks.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Application Developer to join our dynamic team. As we pivot our focus toward developer-centric initiatives, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and optimizing our application and database infrastructure. You will bridge the gap between application logic and data management, ensuring that our systems support high-performance infrastructure effectively in a cloud-oriented or hybrid environment.

What you will be doing:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the full software development lifecycle within our ecosystem, with a specific focus on robust application architecture and database integrity.

• Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain complex applications using PowerBuilder, including the implementation and maintenance of Non-Visual Objects (NVOs).
• Database Management: Partner with infrastructure teams to manage, maintain, and optimize relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server / Sybase ASE) to ensure high availability and performance.
• System Integration: Architect and maintain integrations between applications and external systems using REST APIs or messaging middleware to ensure seamless data flow.
• Security & Compliance: Apply database management principles to support ATS’s core mission of mitigating cyber risks, ensuring that all application and database configurations adhere to government-grade security standards.
• Operational Support: Troubleshoot application and database-related issues, providing analytical solutions to enhance overall system operational efficiency.

Requirements

What you will need:

• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency in PowerBuilder development (including NVOs).
• Strong working knowledge of relational databases, specifically Microsoft SQL Server or Sybase ASE.
• Proven experience in integrating applications with REST APIs or messaging/event-driven systems.
• Core Competencies:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Understanding of database management principles within cloud-oriented or hybrid environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment to meet ongoing and future project goals.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience with Solace PubSub+ or similar messaging platforms (e.g., Apache Kafka).
• Experience in a government or highly regulated IT environment.

Why Join ATS?

At ATS, you will be at the forefront of digital transformation within the public sector. You will have the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects that impact national efficiency and security, surrounded by a team that values innovation, reliability, and technical excellence

Benefits

• A wholly-owned subsidiary of GovTech.
• We promote a learning culture and encourage you to grow and learn.
• Annual Leave Benefits with additional perks such as Family Care and Birthday Leave.
• Contract Staff enjoys the same benefits as Permanent Employees.