Software Development Lead

NEWTONE CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Software Lead to guide a team of software developers. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise and at least 5 years of software development experience, including 2 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include mentoring team members, planning sprints, and ensuring software quality in a collaborative environment. This is a great opportunity for innovative individuals passionate about driving quality in software development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or mentorship role.
• In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Microservices architecture

Java/J2EE

Agile methodology

Web security

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Lead to guide a team of software developers in designing, developing, and deploying scalable software solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for driving innovation and quality in software development. This role involves mentoring team members, fostering a collaborative culture, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.

Requirements:

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers throughout the full software development lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and support career development for team members.
• Foster a collaborative, agile, and innovative team culture.
• Collaborate with software managers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and project scopes.
• Plan sprints, assign tasks, and ensure the timely delivery of features and fixes.
• Monitor and report on progress, blockers, and risks.
• Contribute to architecture and system design decisions.
• Ensure software quality through rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Identify opportunities to enhance software performance, security, and scalability.
• Promote best practices in software development, including CI/CD, testing, documentation, and DevOps.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentorship role.
• In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture, authentication, and authorization.
• Proficiency in web technologies, including HTTP, XML/JSON, web security, and authentication/authorization protocols.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab, Jenkins).
• Proven track record in software design and development using Java/J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices, Hibernate, JPA, REST, and JSON.
• Experience with middleware technologies such as Kafka and RabbitMQ.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and REST APIs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.