Head of Engineering

TRAVELOKA TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Traveloka Technology Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader to guide multiple software teams in Singapore. You will mentor engineers, shape the tech strategy, and ensure delivery aligned with product goals.

Responsibilities include defining high-performance culture, managing budgets, coordinating cross-functional work, and driving AI/ML initiatives where relevant. Strong leadership and advanced software development expertise are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Proven experience leading software development teams in agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of SDLC processes including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing and deployment.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with database technologies like SQL Server, Oracle DBMS, MySQL etc.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, PHP, Bash etc.
• Knowledge of web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript frameworks etc.
• Experience using source code version control tools like Git, SVN etc.
• Solid grasp on software development best practices, coding standards and security principles.
• Experience in Travel Industry, especially related to tour, activities, attractions, or things to do is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, coach and develop direct reports in their technical skills and leadership abilities.
• Develop a high-performance culture within the organization by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback and holding people accountable for results
• Establish effective communication channels between different departments within the organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions
• Drive innovation initiatives across various functions in the company, especially adoption of AI/ML where relevant
• Manage risks associated with product development lifecycle
• Maintain accurate records related to projects managed by the department
• Plan and manage engineering / infrastructure budgets for multiple concurrent projects
• Monitor project schedules and ensure timely completion of deliverables across the domain and organization
• Understand the nature of product and ensure the output of the team relevant with the products
• Monitor, improve, and implement necessary changes to the whole infrastructure of the product to stay updated with the business needs

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

SDLC processes

Cloud platforms

Databases

Scripting languages

Web technologies

Version control

Security best practices

Travel industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, coach and develop direct reports in their technical skills and leadership abilities
• Develop a high-performance culture within the organization by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback and holding people accountable for results
• Establish effective communication channels between different departments within the organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions
• Drive innovation initiatives across various functions in the company, especially adoption of AI/ML where relevant
• Manage risks associated with product development lifecycle
• Maintain accurate records related to projects managed by the department
• Plan and manage engineering / infrastructure budgets for multiple concurrent projects
• Monitor project schedules and ensure timely completion of deliverables across the domain and organization
• Understand the nature of product and ensure the output of the team relevant with the products
• Monitor, improve, and implement necessary changes to the whole infrastructure of the product to stay updated with the business needs

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Proven experience leading software development teams in agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle processes including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing and deployment
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience working with database technologies like SQL Server, Oracle DBMS, MySQL etc.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, PHP, Bash etc.
• Knowledge of web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript frameworks etc.
• Experience using source code version control tools like Git, SVN etc.
• Solid grasp on software development best practices, coding standards and security principles
• Experience in Travel Industry, especially related to tour, activities, attractions, or things to do is preferred