SOFTWARE LEAD

Upper Spring Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Software Lead to drive the delivery of high-quality digital solutions in the public sector. The ideal candidate must possess strong expertise in fullstack development, with proven experience leading teams and architecting scalable systems. Responsibilities include mentoring developers, ensuring adherence to secure coding practices, and aligning with cloud best practices. This role offers an opportunity to impact significant digital transformations in government systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on development experience.
• 2–3 years leading software teams/projects.
• Expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers.
• Architect and design fullstack systems.
• Champion secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles.

Skills

Fullstack development

API design and development

Secure coding practices

Team leadership

Cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)

Agile methodologies

Tools

DevSecOps toolchains

Job description

We are representing our client in the global technology and engineering sector to look for an experienced Software Lead. This role is crucial in driving the end-to-end delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions in the public sector. This role is ideal for experienced technologists who are not only skilled in fullstack development and system design but also passionate about guiding others and driving meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers to deliver high-impact digital solutions.
• Architect and design fullstack systems with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Develop and review robust APIs, ensuring they meet security and performance standards.
• Champion secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Oversee CI/CD pipeline setup and ensure quality assurance integration within DevSecOps workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, UI/UX designers, and infrastructure engineers.
• Ensure alignment with cloud best practices (AWS or Azure) for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Deliver systems that integrate with government authentication mechanisms (e.g., Singpass, Corppass) and adhere to public sector compliance standards.
• Support project planning, estimation, and risk management.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on development experience, with a at least 2–3 years leading software teams/projects.
• Strong proficiency in fullstack development (frontend and backend).
• Proven expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Solid knowledge of secure coding practices and experience in DevSecOps toolchains.
• Proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience delivering systems for the government sector, especially those involving integration with government authentication services.
• Familiar with agile delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.