Software Engineering Manager

Morgan McKinley; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an accomplished Technical Strategy & Engineering Leader in Singapore. The role focuses on defining the technical strategy, roadmaps and architecture for a portfolio of customer-facing applications and core platform services.

You will lead multiple engineering teams, ensure scalable and secure operations on AWS, and drive best practices across the full SDLC. You will partner with executives, product and finance to align technology priorities with business goals, while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
• At least 5 years in an engineering leadership role.
• Experience scaling multiple engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, observability and Agile/Scrum.
• Vendor and external partner management, contract negotiations.
• Excellent stakeholder communication translating tech to business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical strategy, roadmap and architecture across a portfolio of applications and platform services.
• Ensure applications are scalable, secure, highly available and optimized for performance on AWS.
• Champion best practices across CI/CD, observability, automated testing and SDLC.
• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams and senior leaders.
• Oversee delivery of engineering initiatives with high quality and predictable execution.
• Oversee development of customer-facing apps, backend platforms, APIs and integration services.
• Manage strategic tech vendor relationships, SLAs and risk management.
• Drive cost optimization across technology services and platforms.
• Align technology priorities with business objectives with executive stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team scaling

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Technical strategy

Tools

AWS

Job description

Our client is a leading technology and digital services organisation undergoing a major AI and data-driven transformation. As part of this journey, the company is investing in new platforms, intelligent applications and digital capabilities to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation across the business.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-looking organisation where technology, AI and data play a central role in shaping the future of its industry.

Technical Strategy & Engineering Leadership

• Define and drive the technical strategy, roadmap and architecture across a portfolio of customer-facing applications and core platform services.
• Ensure applications are scalable, secure, highly available and optimised for performance on AWS.
• Champion engineering best practices across CI/CD, observability, automated testing and the full SDLC.
• Lead, mentor and develop multiple engineering teams and senior engineering leaders, fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
• Oversee the delivery of engineering initiatives, ensuring high-quality and predictable execution.
• Oversee the development and evolution of customer-facing applications, backend platforms, APIs and integration services.
• Manage strategic relationships with technology vendors and outsourcing partners, including SLAs, performance, risk and contract deliverables.
• Drive cost optimisation across technology services and platforms.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, Product, Finance and regional business stakeholders to align technology priorities with business objectives.
• Communicate technical strategy, progress and risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skillsets & Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including at least 5 years in an engineering leadership role.
• Proven experience managing and scaling multiple engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, observability, automated testing and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience managing technology vendors and external partners, including contract negotiations and performance management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes.