Software development

Discover how GovTech empowers Singapore’s public sector through cutting-edge software development tools and platforms, building robust digital foundations for a smarter nation.

Why is software development important for Digital Government?

Software development is the very engine behind modern digital government. These services are crucial, enabling the creation of secure, scalable, and efficient digital solutions paramount to delivering seamless public services, enhancing citizen experiences, and driving operational excellence. It allows us to build customised applications that meet specific policy outcomes, ensuring that Singapore’s digital government is constantly innovative and and reliable for citizens and businesses.

Developing technology stacks to enable digital government services

Government agencies are always brimming with ideas on how to utilise digital services to better the lives of Singaporeans. While we encourage them to take their ideas to launch, it is important to ensure that these new offerings are built in an efficiently, securely, and with consistency. This is where modern, flexible tech stacks become paramount for the digitalisation of public services.

As such, GovTech has introduced software products that enable agencies to build their prototypes within a common infrastructure. These products, powered by our technology stacks, significantly reduce development complexity and accelerate delivery times. By providing standardised, reusable components and robust frameworks, these products not only help facilitate an easy exchange of data across the government and automate workflows to heighten efficiency, but they also allow teams to focus on innovation rather than reinventing foundational elements. Ultimately, it ensures that the end-user experience of a new digital service is consistent with that of existing ones.

Key objectives of our software development services

Accelerate digital transformation at scale

Our software development services enable government agencies to rapidly build and deploy citizen-centric digital services. By providing robust tools and platforms, we empower teams to innovate quickly, scaling solutions efficiently to meet the needs of all Singaporeans.

Enhance security and compliance

Security is paramount in software development, especially in the public sector. Our services are meticulously designed to ensure all solutions meet strict government security standards and comply fully with relevant data protection laws, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining public trust.

Improve operational efficiency

We aim to streamline development workflows and significantly reduce technical debt through the provision of reusable components and standardised approaches. This focus on efficiency ensures that software development for the public sector is agile, cost-effective, and delivers consistent high-quality results.

How GovTech’s software development services improve public sector’s operations

GovTech's comprehensive platforms and capabilities are specifically designed to address the unique software development needs of the public sector and government agencies. Our integrated approach ensures that agencies can build secure, scalable, and user-centric digital services with greater speed and efficiency. A prime example is our APEX solution that has streamlined payroll submissions for businesses to various government agencies, reducing manual effort and promoting compliance. We provided the essential infrastructure, tools, and expertise needed to modernise existing systems, develop innovative new applications, and foster a culture of digital excellence across the entire digital government landscape.

Partner with us for software development needs

Are you a government agency seeking cutting-edge software development services to enhance your operations? As a trusted partner for government software development, we invite you to collaborate with us or use our ready-to-use solutions to co-develop, customise, or scale robust software solutions tailored to your specific requirements. 

Partnering with GovTech means gaining access to unparalleled expertise, innovative software development methodologies, and a collaborative ecosystem of agencies and stakeholders, all working towards creating a more digitally connected and efficient nation.

Our software development products and services

Government on Commercial Cloud

This platform leverages leading commercial cloud providers to offer government agencies a secure and holistic ecosystem for cloud services.

Singapore Government Developer Portal

A one-stop platform for government agencies to access APIs, tools, documentation, and resources that boost development and digital transformation.

Singapore Government Tech Stack

This tech stack standardises tools and practices to streamline digital service development, speed up software development, and boost software quality.