Head of Software Engineering & Architecture

Ambition; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Singapore is seeking a VP of Software Engineering to lead multiple teams delivering business-critical applications. You will shape architecture, champion robust delivery, and mentor engineers while guiding technical decisions across the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a strong Java background, proven leadership in large-scale environments and a track record of improving software delivery, reliability and security.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software engineering teams in a large or complex organization.
• Strong Java background with ability to discuss system design in detail.
• Experience designing or improving distributed applications and APIs.
• Solid understanding of software delivery practices, automated testing, CI/CD and production operations.
• Ability to balance delivery with reliability, security, and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple software engineering teams and ensure quality, reliability and delivery.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to define priorities and plan delivery.
• Guide system design and architecture decisions, evaluating technical trade-offs.
• Support development and improvement of applications and platforms, addressing technical debt.
• Strengthen engineering practices across development, testing, deployment, monitoring and production support.
• Develop team capability through hiring, coaching and performance management.
• Help teams respond to production issues and drive lasting improvements.
• Communicate delivery progress, risks and investment needs to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Java

System design

Distributed applications

CI/CD

Production operations

Stakeholder management

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Ambition in Singapore is seeking a VP of Software Engineering to lead multiple teams delivering business-critical applications. You will shape architecture, champion robust delivery, and mentor engineers while guiding technical decisions across the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a strong Java background, proven leadership in large-scale environments and a track record of improving software delivery, reliability and security.