Engineering Lead

Xtremax; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to drive the technical direction of development teams. You will lead multiple squads, ensure systems are scalable and secure, and mentor engineers. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role and a passion for building impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring cross-functional development teams.
• Solid understanding of system design, microservices architecture, and API integrations.
• Experience designing or integrating authentication systems (OAuth 2.0) and KYC processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple squads of frontend and backend engineers to deliver high-quality software.
• Define and implement scalable system architecture and technical best practices.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery from design to deployment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor and coach developers through regular performance discussions.

Skills

Backend: Golang

Backend: Java

Backend: Spring Boot

Frontend: JavaScript

Frontend: React.js

Frontend: Next.js

Database: PostgreSQL

Database: MySQL

Database: MongoDB

Message Queue: Kafka

Cache: Redis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

At Xtremax, we’re looking for an experienced Engineering Lead to drive the technical direction of our development teams and deliver impactful, high-performance digital solutions for enterprise and government clients.

You’ll lead multiple squads, provide architectural guidance, and ensure that our systems are scalable, maintainable, and secure. This role blends strong technical leadership with a passion for mentoring engineers and building solutions that solve real-world problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple squads of frontend and backend engineers to deliver high-quality, maintainable software on schedule.
• Define and implement scalable system architecture and technical best practices across projects.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery — from design, development, and code review to deployment and optimization.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Support system migrations from legacy environments to modern architectures (e.g., microservices).
• Design and build core services such as authentication (OAuth 2.0), KYC integration, and enterprise data connectivity.
• Conduct technical reviews, provide documentation, and uphold engineering quality standards.
• Mentor and coach developers through regular one-on-one sessions and performance discussions.
• Drive team collaboration and continuous improvement through agile practices and knowledge sharing.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring cross-functional development teams.
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
• Backend: Golang, Java, Spring Boot
• Frontend: JavaScript, React.js, Next.js
• Database: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
• Message Queue / Cache: Kafka, Redis
• Solid understanding of system design, microservices architecture, and API integrations.
• Experience designing or integrating authentication systems (OAuth 2.0) and KYC processes.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering results.
• Experience with Singapore government agencies projects

Good to Have

• Experience in Enterprise SaaS environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), CI/CD, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Experience with React Native or mobile development.
• Understanding of security frameworks, compliance standards, and government API integrations (e.g., Dukcapil).
• Background in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to infrastructure scaling, performance optimization, or DevOps practices.
• Previous experience working with or mentoring distributed teams.

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