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.

📌 Software Engineer (Italia)
🏢 Singapore Institute of Technology
📍 Italia