Engineering Manager / Senior Engineering Manager, Experimental Systems and Technology Lab (ESTL)

Government Technology Agency; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public technology agency in Singapore seeks an Engineering Lead to drive the modernization of the Student Learning Space. This role involves leading multi-squad engineering efforts, establishing technical standards, and coaching team leaders. Candidates should have at least 8 years of software engineering experience, including leadership capacities, and a strong background in modern architectures like cloud-native and microservices. This position values collaboration and a commitment to technical excellence in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Market-competitive suite of perks

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3–5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead multiple teams delivering substantial systems.
• Strong technical foundation in modern software architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts across multiple delivery threads.
• Set a unified technical vision for Student Learning Space.
• Establish engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Software engineering

Collaboration

Architecture design

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cloud-native architectures

Microservices

CI/CD

DevOps

Job description

Experimental Systems and Technology Lab (ESTL) Experimental Systems and Technology Lab (ESTL) of GovTech is an engineering team within the Ministry of Education (MOE). We are made up of engineers, user experience designers and education officers. Our team aims to design and develop software applications that help MOE to transform their systems and services through digitalisation and innovation. You can find out more about us at https://www.estl.edu.sg/.

What you will be working on:

The Ministry of Education (MOE) is driving the modernization and transformation of its learning platform, the Student Learning Space (SLS). As the Engineering Lead, you will work closely with Product Managers and Designers to shape and build the next-generation SLS — a platform designed to be a key player in the education technology ecosystem, connecting industry partners and delivering greater value to teachers and students alike.

Your responsibilities include:

• Lead and scale multi-squad engineering efforts across multiple delivery threads or product areas, ensuring alignment, consistency, and measurable impact.
• Set and drive a unifi ed technical vision for the next-generation Student Learning Space (SLS)
• Establish and enforce engineering standards and best practices across squads, balancing innovation with maintainability, security, and performance.
• Coach and develop Tech Leads and Engineering Managers (for Senior EMs), fostering strong leadership, technical excellence, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Foster cross-squad collaboration and knowledge sharing, breaking down silos to accelerate delivery and improve system coherence.
• Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other stakeholders to align technical strategies with product goals and educational outcomes.
• Oversee vendor and in-house engineering teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and effective integration across systems.
• Balance innovation and operational excellence, driving both transformative initiatives and essential BAU enhancements.
• Make strategic technical and architectural decisions that serve MOE’s long-term vision and sustainability goals.
• Ensure the engineering organisation remains lean, focused, and adaptable, scaling effectively as platform needs evolve.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fi eld (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3–5 years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead multiple teams or managers, delivering large-scale, high-impact systems or platforms.
• Strong technical foundation with experience in modern architectures (e.g. cloud-native, microservices, CI/CD, DevOps).
• Skilled at setting technical direction, driving engineering standards, and balancing delivery with quality.
• Track record of growing and empowering managers and senior engineers, and building high-performing teams.
• Effective collaborator with Product, Design, and business partners to align engineering outcomes with strategic goals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to infl uence at all levels.
• Committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, learning, and technical excellence.

About Government Technology Agency

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe it is key to innovation.

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.

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