Engineering Manager

IKAS INTERNATIONAL (ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking an Engineering Manager or Lead Software Engineer to shape technical direction and lead high-impact product development. Responsibilities include defining the engineering vision, managing roadmaps, and mentoring engineers. Ideal candidates should possess 10-20 years of experience in software engineering and expertise in full-stack technologies like Python, Java, and React. This role offers a collaborative environment focused on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining large-scale, high-availability software systems.
• Strong technical leadership skills and ability to guide teams.
• Minimum 10-20 years of software engineering and architectural experience.

Responsibilities

• Define team’s engineering vision and strategy.
• Partner with stakeholders for roadmap management.
• Mentor engineers through regular feedback and coaching.

Skills

Python

Java

React

Technical leadership

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

We’re working with a forward-thinking public sector team that’s solving meaningful, underserved problems through modern product development. From healthcare and manpower transformation to trade facilitation and national infrastructure, this team is tackling high-impact challenges with cutting-edge technology and a strong engineering culture.

As an Engineering Manager or Lead Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for shaping technical direction, leading processes, and driving the design, implementation, and delivery of one or more products. You’ll work in an environment that runs like a modern product company; collaborative, agile, and focused on outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Define your team’s engineering vision, strategy, and direction in alignment with broader organizational goals
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize and manage roadmaps for incremental, efficient delivery
• Create and maintain long-term technical plans and roadmaps to meet evolving product and infrastructure needs
• Mentor engineers through regular feedback, coaching, and career development conversations
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop strategies for quality, reliability, and security
• Proactively identify and lead engineering initiatives that maximize impact
• Establish practices and tools that foster a strong engineering culture and boost team effectiveness
• Support recruitment efforts, especially for senior technical hires

What We’re Looking For

• Experience building and maintaining large-scale, high-availability software systems and architecture
• Proficiency in modern full-stack web technologies: Python, Java, React
• Strong technical leadership skills, including the soft skills that build trust and collaboration
• Passion for engineering excellence and pride in software craftsmanship
• Motivation to contribute to public good through impactful technology
• Proven ability to guide teams toward shared goals and outcomes
• Minimum 10-20 years of software engineering and architectural experience
• 2+ years of experience coaching developers and supporting their growth

For more information you can contact Norean Tan at [e-mail]

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified / contacted.

EA Registration No.: R1434118 - Tan Lee Ying, Norean

iKas International (Asia) Pte Ltd

ROC No.: 200914065E | EA License No.: 16S8086