Technical Operations Engineer

Role OverviewResponsible for building, operating, and optimizing technical systemsWork closely with development teams to ensure product stability, security, and performanceKey ResponsibilitiesDeploy, manage, and optimize applications built with Node.js, React.js, and Next.jsManage AWS cloud infrastructure and operate containerized applications using DockerDesign, administer, and optimize databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and RedisIntegrate and manage GitHub Copilot to enhance developer productivityExplore and implement Generative AI (GenAI) solutions across systems and applicationsMonitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high system availabilityCollaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline workflowsPropose and apply DevOps and Technical Operations best practicesParticipate in shift rotation and standby duties to support business operations, including:Monitoring systems and responding to incidents outside regular business hoursProviding timely responses to urgent alerts or service requestsEnsuring smooth handover between shifts and maintaining incident documentationRequirementsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related fieldMinimum 4 years of experience in Technical Operations, DevOps, or Backend EngineeringTechnical SkillsProficiency in Node.js, React.js, and Next.jsHands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDSStrong knowledge of Docker and containerized environmentsExperience working with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and RedisFamiliarity with GitHub Copilot in development workflowsExposure to Generative AI (GenAI) tools or projects is an advantageOther RequirementsWillingness to support shift rotations and after-hours operational support when requiredStrong problem-solving mindsetGood communication and teamwork skillsRequired Tech Stack SummaryFrontendNext.js 14React 18TypeScriptStyled ComponentsLife.sg React Design System v3React Hook FormReact LeafletBackendNode.js + TypeScriptKoa / ExpressMySQL (TypeORM)PostgreSQLRedis (ioredis)OpenSearchActiveMQAWS Services (Lambda, S3, SQS, RDS, ElastiCache)DeploymentDockerDocker ComposeTerraformAWSTestingJestReact Testing LibrarySupertestPlaywrightESLint / PrettierAccessibilityOobee (Accessibility Scanning)WCAG 2.1 ComplianceLife.sg Design System v3AuthenticationSingpassMyInfo IntegrationJWT (APEX Standards)Build & ToolsNode.js 22npm / lockfilesTypeScriptWebpackRollup