Project Leader (Software Engineering)

Thales Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital security seeks a Software Engineer to lead projects and ensure quality in software development. The role involves collaborating within Agile teams and requires a strong background in programming, project management, and mobile technology. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Software Engineering experience, preferably with mobile technology.
• 2+ years of Project Management/Technical Leadership experience.
• Excellent programming skills with proficiency in C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed software development plans and monitor project progress.
• Ensure software deliverables meet quality and cybersecurity standards.
• Support Agile SCRUM development team in all phases of the software lifecycle.

Skills

Programming

Software Design

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

C/C++

JUnit

GHUnit

Job description

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter, and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify identities, grant access to digital services, analyze data, and encrypt information to secure the connected world.

Thales established its presence in Singapore in 1973 to support aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Today, we employ over 2,100 people across all business areas including Aerospace, Defence & Security, Ground Transportation, and Digital Identity & Security.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Leadership & Planning:
   • Develop detailed software development plans.
   • Monitor project progress, milestones, and timelines.
   • Conduct Agile and engineering milestone meetings to align stakeholders and team members.
   • Provide clear direction and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
   • Help the team stay focused and adhere to best practices.
   • Foster a collaborative environment encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
2. Quality Assurance & Process Management:
   • Ensure software meets quality, cybersecurity, and engineering standards.
   • Conduct regular problem reviews with stakeholders and experts.
3. Software Engineering:
   • Review and understand user stories, collaborating with the Product Owner.
   • Participate actively in all phases of the Agile SCRUM development lifecycle.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Engineering, or related field.
2. Minimum 5 years of Software Engineering experience, preferably with mobile technology development.
3. At least 2 years of Project Management or Technical Leadership experience.
4. Proficiency in C/C++ programming, especially for security libraries.
5. Knowledge of Mobile Application Development on Android and/or iOS.
6. Experience with continuous integration and build automation tools.
7. Experience with unit, functional, and system testing (e.g., JUnit, GHUnit).

Other Information:

• Work Location: One North
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm

At Thales, we offer careers, not just jobs. With a presence in 68 countries and 80,000 employees, our mobility policy supports career development at home and abroad. We embrace flexibility as a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here – apply now!