Software Technical Lead - DSC/JS/19561

ST Engineering; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 553,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Job summary

ST Engineering is seeking a senior leader to oversee the design, implementation, and management of digital learning platforms such as LMS, e-learning tools, and virtual classrooms. You will partner with HR, IT, and L&D to align initiatives with digitalization goals and ensure high-quality solutions.

Remain at the forefront of learning tech trends (AI, AR/VR) and drive data-driven improvements while mentoring a team of developers and specialists in a fast-paced environment located at Ang Mo Kio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, IT, Education Technology, Digital Learning, or related field.
• PMP, ITIL, or related certifications are a plus.
• Knowledge of e-learning standards (SCORM, xAPI).
• Contextual knowledge: government agencies preferred.
• Proficiency with learning tech tools: LMS, authoring tools, LXP.
• Experience leading digital learning projects and instructional design.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to design, implement, and manage digital learning platforms.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and L&D to align digital learning with modernization goals.
• Stay updated on AI-driven learning, AR/VR, and adaptive learning trends.
• Ensure QA across digital learning solutions and best practices.
• Mentor and lead developers and specialists, promoting collaboration.
• Manage vendors and tools for best-in-class solutions.
• Define success metrics; analyze data to measure impact of learning initiatives.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Solutions Design

Stakeholder Collaboration

Innovation & Research

Quality Assurance

Mentorship & Team Collaboration

Vendor & Tool Management

Reporting & Analytics

Software Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/EdTech

Tools

LMS

Authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate)

LXP

APIs / Cloud integration

Job description

About ST Engineering

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence, and engineering group with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. The Group uses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives through its diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence, and public security segments. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange.

Our history spans more than 50 years, and our strategy is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, Value Creation, Courage, Commitment and Compassion. These 5 core values guide every aspect of our business and are embedded in our ST Engineering culture – from the people we hire, to working with each other, to our partners and customers.

About our Business

Our Training & Simulation Systems business has close to 40 years of experience in delivering innovative learning, training, and simulation solutions to customers in the defence, public safety and security, and enterprise domains. We envision to create a better future together through learning, training, and simulation.

Together, We Can Make A Significant Impact

The role is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of digital learning platforms (e.g., Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning tools, and virtual classrooms).

Be Part of Our Success

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance to the team in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing system performance.

• Technical Solutions Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and architect technical solutions for digital learning, ensuring integration with existing systems and platforms.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with internal stakeholders, including HR, Learning & Development, and IT teams, to understand requirements and ensure alignment with digitalization goals.

• Innovation & Research: Stay abreast of the latest trends in digital learning technologies (e.g., AI-driven learning, AR/VR, adaptive learning) and suggest new solutions to improve learning experiences.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of digital solutions by conducting rigorous testing, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring that best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

• Mentorship & Team Collaboration: Lead and mentor a team of developers and technical specialists, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing work environment.

• Vendor & Tool Management: Work with external vendors and tools to implement best-in-class solutions and ensure that digital learning tools are up to date with the latest capabilities.

• Reporting & Analytics: Define success metrics, gather data from learning platforms, and analyze results to measure the effectiveness of digital learning initiatives.

Qualities We Value

• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Education Technology, Digital Learning, or a related field.

• Certifications: PMP, ITIL, or certifications related to learning management or digital transformation are a plus.

• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with industry standards and trends in learning and development technologies, including e-learning standards (e.g., SCORM, xAPI).

• Contextual Knowledge: Prior experience with government agencies is preferred

• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in learning technology tools such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate), and Learning Experience Platforms (LXP).

• Experience in Digital Learning Solutions: Proven track record in leading digitalization and e-learning projects, with a deep understanding of instructional design, content management, and digital learning trends.

• Software Development Knowledge: Familiarity with software development languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, HTML5, CSS) and integration techniques (APIs, cloud-based solutions) to manage and deploy technical solutions.

• Leadership & Mentoring: Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring junior team members and working cross‑functionally with IT, business, and learning teams.

• Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills: Excellent ability to analyze data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of learning solutions and make data‑driven recommendations for improvement.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical solutions in a clear and accessible way to non‑technical stakeholders.

Our Commitment That Goes Beyond the Norm

• An environment where you will be working on cutting‑edge technologies and architectures.

• Safe space where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone’s unique contributions are celebrated.

• Meaningful work and projects that make a difference in people’s lives.

• A fun, passionate and collaborative workplace.

• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.

Location: Ang Mo Kio