Lead Applications Developer (Manager)

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is looking for a Lead Applications Developer to oversee application services and drive enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in application development and at least 8 years in a management role. This position involves leading projects, optimizing operations, and managing vendor relations, ensuring alignment with business goals and performance enhancements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in application development and support.
• At least 8 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Strong background in project management and change management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple application service teams.
• Lead full lifecycle project delivery.
• Manage and optimize ongoing application operations.
• Drive application modernization across enterprise platforms.
• Provide architectural oversight for system design.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders on technology initiatives.
• Manage vendor partnerships for delivery quality.
• Develop and mentor internal team members.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Application integration

Vendor management

API development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Diploma in Information Technology

Tools

C#

.NET

ASP.NET MVC

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Bootstrap

JQuery

Job description

Lead Applications Developer (Enterprise Systems)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced applications leader with a strong technical foundation in software development and enterprise systems integration. This role will oversee a team responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of core business applications. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on technical expertise with strategic leadership and vendor management skills, ensuring that all systems and integrations support business growth, scalability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple application service teams to plan, implement, and sustain enterprise solutions in line with organizational goals.
• Lead full lifecycle project delivery — from requirements gathering to deployment and post‑launch support — ensuring scope, schedule, and budget targets are met.
• Manage and optimize ongoing application operations, including maintenance, incident response, and enhancement initiatives.
• Drive application modernization and integration across key enterprise platforms and third‑party systems.
• Provide architectural oversight for system design, performance, and integration, including API and interface management.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with operational priorities and process improvements.
• Manage vendor partnerships and outsourcing arrangements to ensure delivery quality and cost‑effectiveness.
• Develop and mentor internal team members to build technical capability and delivery excellence.
• Oversee IT budgeting and resource allocation related to application services.
• Conduct regular progress reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder updates to maintain transparency and accountability across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in application development and support, with at least 8 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Strong background in project management, change management, and vendor governance.
• Proficiency in software development frameworks and technologies, including C#, .NET, ASP.NET MVC, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and JQuery.
• Familiar with API development and integration with ERP and other enterprise applications.