Engineering Lead

AIRWALLEX (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Engineering Lead to drive technical decisions and mentor engineers. The role requires leading the development of scalable product features, defining the technical roadmap, and fostering a collaborative workplace. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, 6+ years of software engineering experience, and strong leadership capabilities. Preferred knowledge includes backend technologies like Java and Spring Boot. This position emphasizes communication and relationship-building across teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience required.
• 1+ years of experience mentoring engineers preferred.
• Strong organisational and time management skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable product features.
• Define and execute the technical roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Architect systems that scale efficiently.
• Drive best practices in software engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Software engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Java

Kotlin

Spring / Spring Boot

Job description

About the team

The Engineering team at Airwallex is a diverse group of innovators, builders, and problem solvers, driven by a mission to empower businesses to operate anywhere, anytime. We thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, where we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the financial technology space. As a team, we value technical craftsmanship, continuous learning, and a strong sense of ownership, working together to build scalable, reliable, and secure products that empower businesses of all sizes to grow without borders.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Lead to lead our team. As the Engineering Lead, you will drive technical decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure the scalability and reliability of our procurement platform.

This role is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable and efficient product features within the product domain.
• Define and execute the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business and customer needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritise and integrate new features seamlessly.
• Ensure solutions are high‑quality, secure, and performant, with a strong focus on user experience.
• Architect systems that scale efficiently and handle increasing data volumes.
• Drive best practices in software engineering, including agile development, continuous integration, and automated testing.
• Communicate technical decisions, progress, and risks effectively to stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Who you are

We're looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
• 6+ years of software engineering experience
• 1+ years of experience leading or mentoring engineers, ideally in a team lead or engineering manager capacity
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and balance multiple projects effectively
• A collaborative, problem‑solving mindset; comfortable working closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver solutions
• Ability to build solid working relationships across teams and with stakeholders, fostering trust and alignment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on team development and clear, transparent leadership

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with backend technologies such as Java, Kotlin, Spring / Spring Boot
• Familiarity with fintech and global payment systems.