Who we are
Open Government Products is an experimental tech start-up team within the government that builds technology for public good. We proactively identify areas where technology can help, test our prototypes with actual users, and bring our best ones to launch.
In the pursuit of innovation, we move quickly, take risks and fail fast if we must - scaling what works in order to deliver maximum value to the public. By keeping our citizen users at the heart of all our products, we focus on solving real problems through good governance. This means actively pushing for transparency across the government, modernizing and streamlining traditional processes, and bypassing bureaucracy if needed.
We work in small cross-functional product teams, usually with 5 - 8 members consisting of product designers, engineers, product managers, and data analysts. To maximize ownership and team collaboration, we believe in keeping a flat hierarchy for faster decision-making.
Our work
You will work on meaningful projects that solve problems pertinent to our society, from transportation, to education, to healthcare. The public sector is full of opportunities where even the simplest software can have a big impact on peoples lives. You will have direct ownership of your work with over 70% of our projects starting as ground up initiatives. Rather than working on commercial ventures commonly found in the startup scene, we're here to improve how we live as a society through what we can offer as a government.
Projects we have worked on include:
COVID-19 Crisis Management Developing digital tools to manage the spread of the pandemic, including the nationwide registration and booking of vaccination appointments. prioritising at-risk individuals, and designing for inclusivity.
ScamShield An app that automatically filters scam messages from unknown contacts by running it through ScamShields on-device classifier and filter calls from numbers used in illegal activities. Users can also report scammers that may have slipped through.
Data.gov.sg An open repository of all the Singapore Government's public data. It helps people understand the data using visualisations and articles, and provides real-time APIs for developers to use.
Parking.sg A mobile app alternative to parking coupons. It lets users pay, extend, and refund their parking sessions just using their phones.
FormSG A form builder tool for agencies to self-service and create online forms that capture classified data, with the goal of replacing paper forms.
Isomer Isomer provides government agencies with an easy-to-deploy static website building and hosting service to create usable, secure and faster informational websites quickly.
PaySG PaySG was developed to enable digital payments for government services, and was initially used for payments for COVID-19 swab tests and Stay-Home Notices for incoming travellers to Singapore.
An overview of all our other products can be found on our website.
What does a Product Operations Specialist do
We are looking for Product Operations Specialists to lead retailers integration (i.e. Integration, User Acceptance Test, and Production Testing) with RedeemSG. You will also assist in supplementing day-to-day user operations as the need arises.
Your duties and responsibilities include, but are not restricted to the following:
Manage all communications with agency stakeholders and retailers
Conduct briefings to retailers
Organise weekly office hours for clarifications
Independently prepare relevant documents for integration testing
Review UAT test cases
Schedule and manage all production testings
Ensure retailers onboarding timelines are met
Respond to retailers inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Troubleshoot technical issues with our product and provide solutions
Hands-on training on the product and internal tools/support systems will be provided. This is a 6-month contract role. Depending on your performance and project needs, we may offer the option of extending your contract for up to 1 year.
What it's like working here
Rapid Prototyping - Instead of spending too much time debating ideas, we prefer testing them. This identifies potential problems quickly, and more importantly, conveys what is possible to others easily.
Ownership - In addition to technical responsibilities, this means having opinions on what is being done and having ideas on what should be done next. Building something that you believe in is the best way to build something good.
Continuous Learning - Working on new ideas often means not fully understanding what you are working on. Taking time to learn new architectures, frameworks, technologies, and even languages is not just encouraged but essential.
Open Communication - As an organisation, we are continuously growing and trying to improve the way we work. We maintain a culture where everyones voice can be heard. We regularly review our policies so that we can create a healthy and inclusive working environment for individuals of all backgrounds.
We are looking for someone who
Communicates and works effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, from end-users to senior management
Is able to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand various relevant systems. Knowledge of technical concepts such as APIs, HTTP response codes, idempotency are a bonus
Explains technical concepts and our products to various audiences with ease
Is able to empathise with users, and problem solve independently based on the context
Exhibits strong operational skills with a proven ability of onboarding users to products efficiently, particularly in fast-paced environments
Wants to work for the public good - Your work helps government agencies be more productive, and moves the needle on public impact
Overall, we look for people with ability, initiative, good communication skills, and values.
