Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Front-End / Web CMS Developer to support the design, development, migration, and optimisation of Singapore Government digital websites.
The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience with WebSG / GoWhere CMS or similar Singapore Government digital platforms, together with a solid understanding of web accessibility, front-end performance, SEO, and government digital integrations.
This role requires someone who can work effectively within a structured government digital environment, translate designs into high-quality CMS builds, and ensure websites meet accessibility, performance, security, and technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, configure, and maintain websites using WebSG / GoWhere CMS or comparable government SaaS/static platforms.
- Translate Figma designs and approved UI specifications into responsive CMS pages and reusable components.
- Work within CMS template, component, layout, and platform limitations while maintaining design fidelity.
- Implement and maintain WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA accessibility requirements at the HTML/DOM level.
- Optimise website performance to achieve 90+ Google Lighthouse scores across Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices, and SEO.
- Implement technical SEO requirements, including:
- Canonical URLs
- Page titles and meta descriptions
- Open Graph metadata
- Structured metadata
- Search-friendly URL structures
- Implement image optimisation and front-end asset compression.
- Integrate and configure government analytics and feedback tools, including WOGAA JavaScript snippets and Sentiments widgets.
- Support DNS, domain, SSL/TLS, and related government digital platform configurations.
- Troubleshoot accessibility, performance, browser compatibility, and CMS implementation issues.
- Conduct technical testing and resolve defects identified during QA and UAT.
- Collaborate closely with designers, content strategists, QA specialists, project managers, and government stakeholders.
- Participate in rapid sprint cycles and deliver technical changes within agreed timelines.
Core Technical Competencies
WebSG / GoWhere / Government CMS Platforms
- Proven experience building and structuring websites using WebSG / GoWhere CMS or similar Singapore Government platforms.
- Familiarity with platforms such as Isomer, Jamstack, WebSG Builder, or comparable static/SaaS CMS environments.
- Understanding of CMS template and component limitations.
- Understanding of government information classification and publishing boundaries, including Official Closed and Sensitive Normal environments.
Web Accessibility — WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA
Hands-on experience implementing accessibility requirements, including:
- Semantic HTML and heading hierarchy.
- ARIA attributes and roles.
- Meaningful image alt attributes.
- Keyboard navigation and visible focus indicators.
- Focus management and focus trapping where appropriate.
- Screen-reader-compatible markup.
- Accessible forms, links, buttons, tables, and interactive components.
Experience using accessibility testing tools such as:
- Oobee Accessibility Suite (formerly Purple A11y)
- WOGAA Inspect
- Axe Core
Performance & SEO Engineering
- Demonstrated ability to achieve 90–100 Google Lighthouse scores across the four major categories.
- Strong understanding of Core Web Vitals, including:
- LCP
- CLS
- INP
- Experience optimising front-end assets, JavaScript, CSS, fonts, and images.
- Experience implementing canonical URLs, Open Graph tags, structured metadata, page metadata, and SEO-friendly URLs.
Government System Integrations
- Experience implementing WOGAA JS snippets at template or layout level.
- Familiarity with configuring the WOGAA Sentiments widget.
- Understanding of Singapore Government domain and DNS configurations, including .gov.sg subdomains.
- Familiarity with SSL/TLS configuration and relevant government technology workflows such as TechPass / WOGAD.
Minimum Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in front-end development, web development, or CMS implementation.
- Hands-on experience with modern HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive web development.
- Working knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA.
- Demonstrated experience achieving 90+ Lighthouse scores.
- Experience working with CMS platforms and structured web publishing environments.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently.
- Experience working within Agile or sprint-based delivery environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience developing or maintaining Singapore Government .gov.sg websites.
- Experience with WebSG / GoWhere, Isomer, or other Singapore Government digital platforms.
- Experience conducting Oobee or WOGAA accessibility audits.
- Strong knowledge of Core Web Vitals and performance optimisation within SaaS CMS platforms.
- Experience with WOGAA analytics and Sentiments integrations.
- Experience working on public-sector, healthcare, financial services, or other highly regulated digital platforms.
Tools & Platforms
Candidates should ideally have experience with:
- WebSG / GoWhere CMS
- Isomer / Jamstack
- HTML / CSS / JavaScript
- Figma
- Google Lighthouse
- Axe Core
- Oobee Accessibility Suite
- WOGAA Inspect
- WOGAA
- Jira / Trello
- Git or equivalent version-control tools