Lead Engineer/Engineer, Engineering, xCode

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX’s xCode function focuses on in-house development of core software modules for mission-critical systems. You will drive hands-on technical execution, mentor teams, and translate architectural vision into scalable solutions within a dynamic operating environment.

Role requires leading architecture, implementing high-quality software, and guiding DevOps, testing, and deployment practices to maintain reliability and security across multi-site deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in software engineering and 6+ years as Backend/Full Stack Engineer, Solution Architect, or similar role.
• 5+ years delivering large-scale in-house developed software with multi-site deployment.
• Experience architecting data-intensive cloud solutions on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong development, DevOps, and maintenance best practices.
• Certifications in AWS DevOps or Kubernetes Administrator preferred.
• Kubernetes proficiency and container orchestration experience.
• Security testing and secure development practices adherence.
• Experience leading architecture and integration teams; mentoring junior testers.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship within engineering domains.
• Drive development of complex features and critical system components; set coding standards.
• Architect and implement solutions within the broader framework; ensure maintainability.
• Conduct technical assessments and guide implementation approaches for performance.
• Lead technical discussions and promote knowledge sharing across teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

System architecture

Mentoring teams

Front end & back end

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Kubernetes

Job description

What the role is:

Get ready to embark on a transformative journey with HTX's newly formed xCode function, focusing on the organic in-house development of core software modules for the mission critical and sensitive systems. This new setup aims to achieve greater control, agility and responsiveness to evolving operation needs to the dynamic operating environment for software delivery.

What you will be working on:

Role Overview: Drive hands-on technical execution and team leadership within specific engineering domains, translating architectural vision into high-quality, scalable solutions whilst mentoring development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Implementation: Lead technical implementation within assigned domain expertise (front end, back end, data management, QA & testing, etc.) working closely with Principal Engineers on solution design
• Drive hands-on development of complex features and critical system components, setting technical standards through exemplary code quality
• Architect and implement technical solutions for individual systems and components within the broader solution framework
• Conduct technical assessments and provide guidance on implementation approaches to ensure optimal performance and maintainability

Technical Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing:

• Facilitate technical discussions and drive continuous improvement in delivery practices
• Support recruitment activities by conducting technical interviews and assessing candidate capabilities
• Champion knowledge sharing through technical presentations, documentation, and cross-team collaboration

Quality Assurance & Standards:

• Implement and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality gates within development workflows
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex technical issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing sustainable solutions
• Ensure adherence to architectural principles, security standards, and performance requirements
• Drive automated testing strategies, CI/CD pipeline improvements, and deployment practices to enhance delivery reliability

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with Product Teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and delivery plans
• Collaborate with other Lead Engineers across domains to ensure seamless integration and consistent technical approaches
• Support technical decision-making by providing domain expertise and implementation feasibility assessments
• Contribute to technical roadmap planning and estimation activities for product delivery milestones

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in software engineering and over 6 years as a Backend/Full Stack Engineer, Solution Architect, or similar role.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in developing and delivering large-scale projects with primarily in-house developed software products, including multi-site deployment and proven track records.
• Experience in architecting and designing data-intensive enterprise cloud-based solutions on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Proficient with strong knowledge of development, DevOps, and maintenance best practices.
• Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator).
• Proficient with container orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Ability to guide the team to adhere to industry best practices for quality assurance in software development, technical evaluation, and benchmarking, optimizing the approach depending on project requirements.
• Ensure software security by implementing rigorous security testing plans and protocols and adhering to industry-standard security protocols.
• Experience in leading architecture and integration teams and mentoring junior testers.All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.All shortlisted applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.#LI-JW1

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.