Manager, Product Technology, Information Technology

city developments limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

City Developments Limited (CDL) seeks a hands-on Technical Lead to drive one of its key native build platforms. You will design robust solutions, review code, and troubleshoot complex production issues across backend, mobile, and web teams, while guiding developers and ensuring disciplined delivery.

Requires 8-10+ years in software development with full-stack expertise, strong AWS experience, and a track record in architecture, security, and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the build and ongoing enhancements for one of CDL key native build platforms.
• Provide technical directions to developers and review solutions and architecture for a quality platform. Coding is required when necessary.
• Troubleshoot production issues across backend APIs, mobile & web apps, databases and infrastructure integrations.
• Support modernization of product architecture and infrastructure, with AI initiatives.
• Ensure code quality, maintainability and security standards across the platform.
• Support security remediation including SAST, SCA, DAST and penetration-testing findings.
• Manage branching, code-merging and release practices.

Skills

Full-stack development

Mobile architecture

APIs

Databases

Cloud platforms (AWS)

CI/CD

AI initiatives

Security practices

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

AWS

CI/CD tooling (Jenkins/GitLab)

Job description

This position is a technical lead for one of CDL key native build platform, responsible for software build quality, application stability, solution design, technical decision-making and development process discipline across backend, mobile and web teams. This is a hands-on technical leadership role. The successful candidate must be able to design robust technical solutions, review and write code, troubleshoot complex production issues, establish strong development processes, and guide developers through implementation and delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the build and on-going enhancements for one of CDL key native build platforms.
• Provide technical directions to developers and provide/review solutions and architecture for a quality and robust platform. Coding is required whenever necessary.
• Perform technical troubleshooting across backend APIs, mobile applications, web applications, databases and infrastructure integrations.
• Support the ongoing modernization of product architecture and infrastructure, with ongoing AI initiatives.
• Experience with AI development framework would be advantage.
• Ensure code quality, maintainability and security standards. Identify opportunities to improve application reliability and performance. One key focus will be the implementation of AI development lifecycle.
• Support security remediation including SAST, SCA, DAST and penetration-testing findings.
• Ensure appropriate branching, code-merging and release practices are followed.
• Work closely with Product Owners to assess technical impact and effort for enhancement requests.
• Mentor developers and improve the overall engineering capability of the team.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8-10+ years of software development experience, including experience in a Technical Lead or Senior Engineer role.
• Strong hands-on experience in full-stack development, mobile application architecture, APIs, databases, cloud platforms (preferably AWS), and CI/CD practices.
• Proven experience leading the development, enhancement, and support of production-grade applications.
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to lead and mentor development teams.
• Experience in AI initiatives, application security practices, and digital transformation projects will be advantageous.

Requirements

City Developments Limited (CDL) is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects the diversity of its employees and stakeholders. As a signatory of the Employers Pledge for Fair Employment with TAFEP since 2008, CDL’s recruitment process adheres to strict guidelines on non-discrimination and fairness, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or age.