Lead Software Engineer

IKAS INTERNATIONAL (ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm based in Singapore is seeking a Software Engineering Manager who will be responsible for leading high-performing teams and shaping technical strategy. The ideal candidate must have at least 8 years of full-stack software engineering experience and be proficient in technologies such as React/Next.js and Java/TypeScript/Go. This position offers an agile and collaborative environment focused on delivering impactful products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of full stack software engineering experience.
• Experience leading and mentoring developers.
• Proficiency in modern full-stack technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate your team’s engineering vision and strategy.
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize work and manage delivery roadmaps.
• Mentor engineers through feedback, coaching, and career development.

Skills

Building and scaling high-availability software systems

Full stack software engineering

Technical leadership

React/Next.js

Java/TypeScript/Go

Job description

As an Software Engineering Manager or Lead Software Engineer, you’ll shape technical strategy, lead high-performing teams, and drive the design and delivery of impactful products. You’ll work in an environment that feels like a modern product company: agile, collaborative, and focused on outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Define and communicate your team’s engineering vision and strategy
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize work and manage delivery roadmaps
• Build long-term technical plans that support evolving product and infrastructure needs
• Mentor engineers through feedback, coaching, and career development
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality, reliability, and security
• Lead initiatives that improve engineering effectiveness and drive impact
• Champion tools and practices that foster a strong engineering culture
• Support hiring efforts, especially for senior technical roles

What We’re Looking For

• Experience building and scaling high-availability software systems
• Minimum 8 years of full stack software engineering experience
• Proficiency in modern full-stack technologies — ideally React/Next.js and Java/TypeScript/Go
• Strong technical leadership and the soft skills that build trust and alignment
• Passion for engineering excellence and thoughtful software craftsmanship
• Motivation to create public impact through technology
• Proven ability to guide teams toward shared goals and outcomes
• Experience leading/mentoring developers and supporting their growth

For more information you can contact Norean Tan at [e-mail]

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified / contacted.

EA Registration No.: R1434118 - Tan Lee Ying, Norean

iKas International (Asia) Pte Ltd

ROC No.: 200914065E | EA License No.: 16S8086