Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Singapore, SG

Charterhouse Partnership Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in Singapore is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technology vision and architecture. You will manage software delivery teams, ensure alignment with business priorities, and drive technological innovation. The ideal candidate has over 14 years of experience in software engineering and 5 years in leadership roles, with proven expertise in cloud infrastructure, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices. This is a permanent position with a highly competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 14+ years in software engineering or enterprise systems, including 5+ years in senior technology leadership roles.
• Proven experience in architecting, building, and implementing end-to-end systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to operate at both code and boardroom levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise-wide technology roadmap in alignment with commercial goals.
• Oversee the implementation of CI/CD pipelines and software modules.
• Lead delivery of enterprise-grade products and platforms from idea to production.
• Build, lead, and retain a high-performing team of engineers and specialists.
• Collaborate with Product and Operations teams to co-develop scalable tech solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Software engineering

Agile methodologies

Cloud infrastructure

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Charterhouse Partnership Singapore Singapore Apply now Posted 2 days ago Permanent Highly Competitive

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Charterhouse Partnership Singapore Singapore Apply now

We are seeking a strategic yet hands-onChief Technology Officer (CTO)to lead the technology vision, architecture, and execution for the company. This role requires a deep technical foundation and the ability to drive real implementation—from designing scalable platforms to guiding software delivery teams across the full DevSecOps lifecycle.

As a core member of the executive team, the CTO will work cross-functionally with product, operations, and external partners to ensure that technology outcomes are aligned with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

1.Technology Strategy & Architecture Leadership

• Define and own the enterprise-wide technology roadmap in alignment with commercial goals.
• Lead andcontribute to the implementation of scalable system architecture and integrations.
• Provide technical leadership tosolution and technical architects, driving robust solutioning for complex business requirements.
• Stay ahead of technology trends and ensure continuous innovation.

2.Software Development & DevOps Excellence

• Oversee andparticipate in hands-on implementationof CI/CD pipelines, software modules, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Champion modern engineering practices including Agile, DevSecOps, test automation, containerization, and observability.
• Guide engineering teams through code reviews, debugging, system performance tuning, and production releases.
• Ensure high system availability, fault tolerance, and delivery velocity across environments.

3.Project Delivery & Technical Execution

• Lead the delivery of enterprise-grade products and platforms from idea to production.
• Translate architectural vision intoworking, well-documented systemswith appropriate scalability and security measures.
• Serve as the technical escalation point, resolving architectural, design, or implementation issues effectively.
• Monitor delivery risks and remove technical blockers proactively.

4.Technical Team & Talent Management

• Build, lead, and retain a high-performing team of engineers, DevOps specialists, and architects.
• Create a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.
• Provide mentorship and career development pathways for technical talent.
• Set and enforce coding standards, documentation norms, and architectural principles.

5.Cross-functional Engagement

• Collaborate with Product and Operations teams to co-develop scalable, user-centric tech solutions.
• Align technical deliverables with business needs, go-to-market timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a credible technical voice when engaging with customers, vendors, and key external stakeholders.
• Design and implement security-by-design principles across all technology layers.
• Own disaster recovery, data governance, and incident response planning.
• Ensure compliance with national cybersecurity standards and industry frameworks.
• Continuously assess and mitigate technology-related risks across infrastructure and applications.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 14+ yearsin software engineering or enterprise systems, including5+ yearsin senior technology leadership roles.
• Proven experience inarchitecting, building, and implementingend-to-end systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong technical depth incloud/on-prem infrastructure, DevOps, microservices, and modern software stacks.
• Hands-on leadership ofsolution architectsand technical delivery teams across large-scale programs.
• Demonstrated ability to drive delivery under pressure, resolve technical challenges, and scale platforms securely.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to operate at both code and boardroom levels.

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