Job Description

Software Engineering Delivery Lead

We are seeking a skilled Delivery Lead to join our team in Singapore. As a member of the Central Software Engineering team, you will be responsible for smooth software delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, technical stakeholders, and business partners. Your role includes technical leadership, solution architecture, and project management.

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Provide technical direction and leadership to the technical team.
• Ensure coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes are adhered to.
• Oversee the design and architecture of software solutions.
• Provide guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.

Software Development:

• Engage in hands-on software development using the main programming language (TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, PowerApps).
• Write efficient and maintainable code for both back-end and front-end components.
• Work with databases to design and optimize data models.
• Develop and implement integrations between different systems using APIs, integration platforms and ensuring seamless communication and data exchange across platforms.

Collaboration

• Manage technical expectations of key stakeholders, including business product owners and technical product owners.
• Facilitate communication between business and technical teams, ensuring alignment on project goals.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and QA engineers.
• Lead and mentor junior colleagues, fostering their growth and development.

DevOps practices

• Provision and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure)
• Develop IaC with Terraform
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)

Project Management

• Coordinate end-to-end delivery, plan and estimate effort.
• Identify risks and dependencies, remove obstacles, and support the technical team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in software development and delivery, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Good project management skills with experience in agile.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve project goals.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration: Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.

If you are a proactive, results-driven leader with a passion for software development, we encourage you to apply for the Software Engineering Delivery Lead position. Join our team and contribute to the success of innovative software projects.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Design Applications, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, Systems Integration, Testing

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

03/31/2025

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