Software Lead (Full Stack)

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced software leader to architect complex systems and drive delivery across multiple projects in Singapore. You will guide engineering teams, align with product and operations, and ensure robust, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on architecture, strong people leadership, and a track record of delivering high-quality software in Agile environments, with a focus on collaboration across functional teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; 6+ years hands-on software development.
• Minimum 3 years in leading software teams or technical workstreams.
• In-depth capability in software architecture and systems design; Agile/Scrum delivery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and deliver software projects; oversee technical workstreams and modules.
• Lead engineering teams and coordinate across cross-functional groups.
• Establish testing, DevOps, and delivery practices to ensure quality and reliability.
• Mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence in mission-critical environments.

Skills

Software Architecture

Team Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Git/GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 6 years of hands-on software development experience and at least 3 years of experience leading software teams, technical workstreams, modules, or projects.
• Candidates with strong expertise and proven achievements in Software Architecture, Systems Design, or related technical domains may be considered in lieu of formal academic qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and delivering software projects within Agile/Scrum environments, including planning, coordination, technical oversight, and successful delivery execution.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages and frameworks, including TypeScript (Angular, React, Next.js), C#, Java, or other relevant technologies aligned to project requirements.
• Experience working with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), object-oriented design principles, RESTful API development, microservices architecture, software maintenance, secure coding standards, and DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, code quality and review practices, version control systems such as Git/GitHub, and Agile collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Exposure to cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevSecOps practices is highly advantageous.

Quality & Delivery Excellence

• Ability to define, implement, and maintain effective testing strategies across unit, integration, end-to-end, performance, and reliability testing to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Experience applying industry best practices in software engineering, quality assurance, technical evaluation, benchmarking, and delivery methodologies, adapting approaches to meet project objectives and business needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to assess complex technical challenges, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical, scalable solutions.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Excellent leadership, mentoring, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to guide engineering teams and collaborate effectively across cross-functional groups.
• Proven ability to foster teamwork, drive technical excellence, and support engineers in achieving project and professional goals.
• Adaptable, accountable, and capable of thriving in mission-critical environments where quality, security, reliability, maintainability, and business impact are key priorities.