Web CMS Developer

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 tool