Director of Engineering

GENIEBOOK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Leader to drive innovation, manage engineering budgets, and mentor a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has over 8 years in software engineering and a proven track record in leadership. This role offers an opportunity to implement best practices and collaborate across teams for seamless execution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience in Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and project management.
• Proven track record of delivering complex software products at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor software engineers, ensuring high-quality development.
• Oversee sprint planning and project timelines to meet business goals.
• Drive technical innovation and oversee R&D for new features.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor software engineers, ensuring high-quality development, scalability, and security.
• Oversee sprint planning, task allocation, and project timelines to align with business goals.
• Drive technical innovation and oversee R&D for new features.
• Implement and enforce engineering best practices, including DevOps, system architecture, and performance optimization.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational challenges while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide career development support, and build a high-performing engineering team.
• Collaborate with executives, product, design, and other teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Manage engineering budgets, resources, and infrastructure for optimal efficiency.

Requirements

• 8+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience in Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and project management.
• Proven track record of delivering complex software products at scale.
• Expertise in system architecture, software best practices, and cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience working with executives, product teams, and stakeholders.
• Budget management and resource planning experience is a plus.