Lead Software Engineer

Morgan Mckinley Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions company in Singapore is seeking a Lead/Senior Software Engineer to oversee software development and testing strategies. The role requires strong leadership in engineering teams, expertise in CI/CD practices, and proficiency in both backend and frontend technologies. Candidates must demonstrate solid experience in secure coding practices and have excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to lead innovative projects and make significant contributions to technical operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading software engineering teams and projects.
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with J2EE applications, SQL skills, and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct comprehensive testing strategies.
• Architect and develop backend systems and cloud applications.
• Define and implement infrastructure as code practices.

Skills

Agile methodologies

CI/CD practices

Leadership experience

Secure coding practices

Database design

Communication skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Java

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub

GitLab

React

Angular

Docker

Kubernetes

Oracle Database

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

What you will be working on

As a Lead/ Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible to:

• Oversee and conduct comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, performance, and security testing to ensure robust and reliable software solutions
• Architect and develop backend systems, cloud applications, and data structures to support scalable and efficient software products
• Define and implement infrastructure as code practices, integrating multiple components and systems across the organisation
• Guide the development of frontend and cloud applications, analysing trade-offs and making informed technical decisions
• Design and oversee the implementation of software architecture, considering both functional and non-functional requirements
• Perform progressive manual review the source code delivered by the vendor and verify the implementation of the solution as per the approved design.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in leading software engineering teams and projects
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, CI/CD practices, and version control systems
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub, or GitLab
• Proficiency in designing and implementing J2EE applications, with SQL skills and shell ing experience
• Solid understanding of server-side technologies, microservices, web services, RESTful APIs, containers, and Kubernetes
• Experience with RHEL, JBOSS EAP, OpenShift, OpenStack, Maven, Oracle Database, and Microsoft SQL Server
• Proficiency in building and maintaining front-end interfaces (using React, Angular) and back-end services (using Python, Java)
• Strong knowledge of database design and optimisation for efficient data storage and retrieval
• Proven experience in implementing secure coding practices and application security testing
• Proficiency in automated testing, including integration of Selenium/Watermelon test suites into CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to manage and streamline technical operations, prioritising the operations backlog, and automating processes to enhance efficiency and reduce release times