Senior/ Professional Officer, Software Engineering & Cloud Technologies

CTES Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Senior/Professional Officer in Software Engineering & Cloud Technologies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of industry experience, mentoring students and managing labs, with technical expertise in programming and cloud platforms. This role offers a dynamic environment fostering applied learning and research opportunities, aiming to integrate industry practices into academic settings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in software development lifecycles.
• Strong technical expertise and hands-on development experience.
• Passion for supporting research and academic projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach labs & practice modules.
• Mentor students in Capstone Projects and IWSP.
• Lead or co-lead innovation projects with industry.
• Manage labs and equipment to support academic programs.
• Ensure safety in labs.

Skills

C#

C/C++

Python

Java

Object-Oriented Design

Microservices

API Development

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD Pipelines

AWS

Azure

GCP

Big Data

AI technologies

Job description

Our client is actively searching for a Senior/ Professional Officer, Software Engineering & Cloud Technologies to join their team! If you are a dynamic individual seeking a new career opportunity, read further!

Job Purpose

The Professional Officers Division (POD) houses a centralized pool of academic staff under the Professional Officers scheme. Professional Officers come with specialised and deep technical skills acquired through extensive industry experience. They form the talent pool which brings a much-needed industry perspective to student learning. They facilitate applied learning and applied research in the University, complementing the academic expertise of the faculty to bring industry practices and applications into the curriculum.

Professional Officers leverage on their industry experiences to create authentic learning environments, where discovery and innovation take place. They act as coaches and mentors to students during practical learning activities such as laboratory sessions, Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Professional Officers could also lead or work with faculty on industry innovation projects to provide solutions to the industry.

In addition to their role in applied learning and applied research, Professional Officers manage the centralised laboratory facilities and resources in the University. With Technical Officers, laboratory safety professionals, and administrators in POD, they jointly develop central policies and processes for the safe and seamless operation of laboratories in the campus.

The responsibilities of this role are:

• Design and teach labs & practice modules.
• Mentor students in Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP).
• Lead or co-lead innovation projects with industry.
• Manage labs and equipment to support academic programmes and applied research.
• Ensure safety in labs

The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:

• A seasoned technical specialist with 10+ years of industry experience in software development lifecycles, with strong technical expertise and hands‑on development experience.
• Programming Languages: C#, C/C++, Python, Java.
• Software Engineering Principles: Expertise in Object‑Oriented Design, Microservices, and API Development.
• Cloud & DevOps Technologies: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Passion for supporting research and academic projects, with a track record of developing software solutions to address technical challenges.
• Extensive industry experience and knowledge to provide valuable industry perspectives in an academic setting.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a keen interest in working closely with students in a learning environment.
• Committed to continuous learning and staying updated on industry advancements. Professional certifications in relevant areas will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with exposure to Big Data and AI technologies will have an added advantage in supporting advanced research and applied projects.

Additional

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All applicants' CV will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.