Head, Engineering, xCode

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency); Singapore; Sur place; SGD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HTX, through its xCode function, leads in-house development of core software modules for mission-critical systems, delivering agile, secure software for sensitive environments.

The role emphasizes operational leadership across engineering, governance, and cross-functional coordination with HTX, JV Co, and Home Team Departments, driving quality, standards, and capability building.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in software engineering with 7+ years in senior technical roles
• 4–5 years in team leadership
• 6+ years delivering large-scale enterprise projects with in-house software
• Experience overseeing enterprise cloud-based solutions
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and maintenance across multiple teams
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and large deployments
• Ability to translate strategic direction into operational guidance across engineering teams
• Experience managing vendor relationships, JV partnerships, and external stakeholders
• Knowledge transfer and capability building across organics and JV Co teams
• Coordination between frontend, backend, data management, QA & testing teams

Responsabilités

• Provide operational leadership and coordinate across engineering teams
• Translate strategic technical direction into actionable guidance
• Ensure adoption of unified tech stacks across projects
• Lead and mentor Lead Engineers and engineering teams
• Oversee quality reviews and governance across outputs
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with PMG, HTX, and JV Co
• Manage day-to-day technical consultancy for xCode, HTX, and Home Team Departments
• Drive DevOps adoption and maintenance best practices
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and capability building across teams

Connaissances

Kubernetes

DevOps

Cloud-based solutions

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Outils

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Enterprise frameworks

Description du poste

What The Role Is

Get ready to embark on a transformative journey with HTX's newly formed xCode function, focusing on the organic in-house development of core software modules for the mission critical and sensitive systems. This new setup aims to achieve greater control, agility and responsiveness to evolving operation needs to the dynamic operating environment for software delivery.

What The Role Is

Get ready to embark on a transformative journey with HTX's newly formed xCode function, focusing on the organic in-house development of core software modules for the mission critical and sensitive systems. This new setup aims to achieve greater control, agility and responsiveness to evolving operation needs in the dynamic operating environment for software delivery.
xCode focuses on the organic in-house development of core software modules for mission critical and sensitive systems. We aim to achieve greater control, agility and responsiveness to evolving operational needs in the dynamic operating environment for software delivery.

What You Will Be Working On

Role Overview: Provide operational leadership and coordination across engineering teams, translating strategic technical direction into actionable guidance whilst ensuring consistent implementation of enterprise frameworks and quality standards across all software development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of established technical frameworks and enterprise standards across Lead Engineers and Joint Venture Company (JV Co) teams
• Translate Deputy Director's strategic technical vision into clear operational guidance and actionable plans for engineering teams
• Ensure consistent adoption of unified technical stacks, programming languages, libraries, and tools across all development projects
• Facilitate alignment between engineering disciplines and enterprise architecture requirements
  Team Leadership & Performance Management:
• Provide operational oversight and guidance to Lead Engineers and Engineers across frontend, backend, data management, testing, and integration domains
• Support coaching and mentoring initiatives to enhance technical capabilities and professional development of engineering teams
• Monitor team performance and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to drive enhanced delivery capabilities
• Foster adoption of enterprise software development culture throughout organic teams and JV Co operations
  Quality Assurance & Technical Governance:
• Oversee technical deliverables and conduct comprehensive quality reviews against established benchmarks and standards
• Validate software development outputs for compliance with enterprise technical stacks, interoperability, scalability, and maintainability requirements
• Implement quality gates and ensure adherence to MHA's technical policies and security protocols
• Escalate critical technical issues and exceptions to Deputy Director Engineering whilst maintaining operational continuity
  Cross-functional Coordination & Stakeholder Management:
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between engineering teams, Product Management Group (PMG), and JV Co partners
• Manage day-to-day execution of technical consultancy services to xCode, HTX, and Home Team Departments (HTDs)
• Coordinate with Principal Vendors and external partners to ensure seamless integration and delivery alignment
• Resolve operational challenges and competing priorities across multiple engineering teams and projects whilst maintaining quality standards
  Knowledge Transfer & Capability Building:
• Facilitate knowledge transfer between Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Lead Engineers, and JV Co Engineers across various software engineering disciplines
• Support implementation of emerging technologies and new frameworks whilst managing learning curves and maintaining productivity
• Drive adoption of development best practices, DevOps methodologies, and maintenance standards across all engineering activities
• Ensure effective capability building initiatives that enhance technical competency across both organic and JV Co engineering teams
  

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 10-12 years' experience in software engineering with over 7 years in senior technical roles such as Technical Lead, or Solution Architect
• Minimum of 4-5 years' experience in team leadership, managing and mentoring engineering teams across multiple disciplines
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in developing and delivering large-scale enterprise projects with primarily in-house developed software products
• Experience in overseeing and coordinating enterprise cloud-based solutions
• Strong knowledge of development, DevOps, and maintenance best practices with experience in implementing these across multiple teams
• Experience with container orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes) and enterprise-scale deployments
• Proven ability to translate strategic technical direction into operational guidance and coordinate cross-functional engineering activities
• Experience in managing vendor relationships, joint venture partnerships, and external stakeholder coordination
• Demonstrated experience in implementing quality assurance frameworks, technical governance, and compliance standards across engineering teams
• Experience in facilitating knowledge transfer between technical teams and managing capability building initiatives
• Strong background in coordinating between different engineering disciplines (frontend, backend, data management, QA & testing) to ensure integrated delivery
  All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.
  As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
  All shortlisted applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.