Director of Engineering with PHP/Laravel skills - SaaS experience

SimplifyVMS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global SaaS provider is seeking a Director of Engineering with extensive expertise in PHP and Laravel to lead the development of their sophisticated platform. This role requires a proven track record in SaaS product delivery, technical leadership, and managing high-performing teams, focused on driving innovation within a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong cloud infrastructure experience and a collaborative spirit to align engineering efforts with business objectives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience with strong leadership.
• Proven experience leading SaaS product development at scale.
• Strong cloud infrastructure experience across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a high-performing engineering team.
• Drive technology strategy for scalability and reliability.
• Oversee product engineering and collaborative efforts with key stakeholders.

Skills

PHP 8+

Laravel 8/9

MySQL/PostgreSQL

REST APIs

Vue.js or React

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Director of Engineering with PHP/Laravel skills - SaaS experience

Please note that we are looking for a talented and humble engineering leader who can help us evolve our SaaS platform. Kindly apply only if you meet this need and have the necessary background. We are looking for someone who can start immediately, as this is an urgent need. These roles are onsite in our Hi-Tech city office, five days a week. Please apply only if you are able to work from the office.

Who are we

SimplifyVMS is a leading global SaaS provider of contingent workforce VMS solutions and one of the fastest-growing extended workforce technology providers worldwide. Recognized by industry analysts, SimplifyVMS is a sophisticated multi-tenant SaaS HR Tech product built on a complex microservices architecture. Experience with advanced SaaS platforms or microservices products, and working with global teams, is highly desirable. The role involves owning workstreams within the platform and delivering outstanding outcomes. Our clients include large enterprise Fortune 500/Global 2000 companies, requiring complex engineering solutions.

Position Overview

We seek a seasoned Director of Engineering with strong technical leadership, deep expertise in PHP/Laravel, and a successful track record in SaaS platform delivery. This role involves overseeing product engineering, leading a team of developers, collaborating with Product and Customer Success teams, and driving innovation and scalability within the SimplifyVMS platform.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team.
• Develop and implement engineering best practices, processes, and culture.
• Collaborate with Product Management on the product roadmap and delivery.
• Drive technology strategy and make architecture decisions for scalability, reliability, and security.

Technical Ownership

• Provide technical guidance in building scalable SaaS applications using PHP/Laravel.
• Oversee code quality, architecture, and design decisions.
• Lead system modernization efforts, including migration to microservices or serverless frameworks.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance the platform.

SaaS Operations

• Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and incident management.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and agile development practices.

Collaboration

• Work closely with stakeholders across various teams.
• Align engineering efforts with business goals and customer needs.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Expertise in PHP 8+, Laravel 8/9, MySQL/PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and frontend frameworks (Vue.js or React).
• Proven experience leading SaaS product development at scale.
• Strong cloud infrastructure experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of software design patterns, system architecture, and scalable systems.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and WebSocket real-time applications.
• Background in workforce management, VMS, HR tech, or procurement solutions.
• Familiarity with compliance and security standards (SOC2, GDPR).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Professional growth opportunities

If you're passionate about developing scalable systems, driving innovation, and contributing to a dynamic SaaS platform, we would love to hear from you!