Lead Software Engineer

FSK ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer with expertise in C++ and Angular. The role covers the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in full-stack development and possess strong communication skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative global projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development.
• Experience with both front-end (Angular) and back-end (C++) development.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration in international teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications.
• Build and maintain software solutions using Angular and C++.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills

C++

Angular

C#

REST APIs

Microservices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer (C++ and Angular)

Location: Singapore

Industry: Technology / Software Development / Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level: Senior Software Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer with strong capabilities in C++, C#, and Angular to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications. This role involves full-stack development, architecture, performance optimization, API design, and cross‑functional collaboration on global product initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable, high-performance software solutions.
• Develop rich, responsive front-end interfaces using Angular and its ecosystem.
• Design and implement back‑end components using C++ and C#, integrating with databases and middleware.
• Write clean, modular, testable code and apply best‑practice architectural patterns (MVC, MVVM, Flux).
• Utilize REST, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) to develop robust application architectures.
• Ensure performance, security, and scalability throughout design, development, and testing.
• Collaborate with global cross‑functional teams to design controls and software for new product features.
• Own technical specifications and work closely with stakeholders to define product requirements.
• Evaluate and test third‑party components for integration into new developments.
• Conduct design reviews, validations, and quality checks for developed solutions.

Decision‑Making Authority

• Authority to make technical decisions relating to software architecture and development, aligned with product management direction.
• Freedom to determine implementation approaches within established company guidelines and best practices.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Experience & Technical Expertise

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development.
• Ability to design system concepts and architectures.

Front-End (Angular – Primary Focus)

• Develop responsive, high-quality UI using Angular, RxJS, NgRx, etc.
• Translate UI/UX designs into reusable components and modules.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, and optimized performance.
• Build interactive features for smooth user experiences across devices.
• Stay current with latest Angular versions and best practices.
• Vue or React experience is acceptable with willingness to transition to Angular.

Back-End (C++ Focused)

• Develop high-performance, low-latency server-side applications using modern C++ / C#.
• Implement complex business logic, multithreading, concurrency, and performance tuning.
• Build APIs and integration points for the frontend.
• Conduct profiling, debugging, and optimization of backend systems.
• Implement strong security standards within backend components.

API Design & Integration

• Build efficient APIs and protocols (REST, WebSockets, gRPC).
• Integrate with third-party APIs and external systems.

Database Management

• Design and manage SQL/NoSQL schemas (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.).
• Write optimized queries and manage migrations.
• Linux experience is an advantage.

Testing & Quality

• Write and run unit, integration, and end-to-end tests (Jasmine, Karma, Cypress, Google Test, Catch2).
• Participate in code reviews emphasizing performance and C++ memory safety.
• Debug and resolve complex cross-stack issues, including concurrency bugs.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies.
• Communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Other Requirements

• Strong communication skills for working across diverse, international teams.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin or additional languages are an advantage.