Head of Platform Engineering

Ambition Group Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Ambition Group Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a strategic Head of Platform Engineering to lead our Singapore-based engineering team and shape the development of our digital platform.

You will drive architecture decisions, champion best practices, and align delivery with business goals. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product and operations, and ensure scalable cloud-based solutions using microservices and modern DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in software engineering or platform development.
• Strong cloud and microservices expertise.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of digital platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Drive adoption of best practices in software development and processes.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent.
• Ensure platform meets evolving market needs.

Skills

Leadership of engineering teams

Cloud technologies

Microservices architecture

Programming: Java, Python, JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Head of Platform Engineering at Ambition Group Singapore Pte. Ltd.

About the role

We are seeking a Head of Platform Engineering to lead our engineering team in Singapore. This role involves overseeing the development of our innovative digital platform, which is set to revolutionize industry operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology and a proven ability to drive efficiency and collaboration within a growing organization.

Key facts

Location: Singapore Engagement: Full-time Compensation: $2,160 - $3,120 Team: Platform Engineering

What you’ll do

• Lead the engineering team in the design and implementation of our digital platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and transparency.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development and engineering processes.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent within the organization.
• Ensure the platform meets the evolving needs of market participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering or platform development.
• Strong expertise in cloud technologies and microservices architecture.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.

Nice to have

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Familiarity with data analytics and machine learning applications.

Skills & tools

• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• CI/CD tools and methodologies.
• Agile development methodologies.

Practical notes

This position may require occasional travel.

We are open to considering candidates who require visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Benefits include health insurance and opportunities for professional development.