Head of IT Development (Marine)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm in Singapore is hiring a Software Development Team Lead. This role involves leading a team, developing scalable backend systems, and ensuring best coding practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PHP and SQL, with at least 5 years of experience in software development, including supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in software development.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software development team in day-to-day operations.
• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems and databases.
• Ensure coding standards and best practices are followed.

Skills

Strong programming skills in PHP

Solid understanding of SQL

Experience in API integration

Knowledge of version control systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the software development team in day-to-day operations.
• Participate actively in coding, primarily using PHP and SQL, and assist with debugging, testing, and code reviews.
• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems and databases.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional software solutions.
• Ensure that coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines are followed.
• Monitor performance of applications and recommend optimizations or enhancements.
• Support in project planning, task delegation, and timeline management.
• Prepare technical documentation and system specifications as needed.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies relevant to the business.

Technical Skills:

• Strong programming skills in PHP (Laravel or similar frameworks is a plus).
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience in API integration and RESTful services.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in software development, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and team collaboration abilities.