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. seeks an experienced software engineering leader to drive architecture, design, and delivery across multiple teams in Singapore.

You will guide technical workstreams, ensure best practices, and partner with product and operations to deliver high-quality software solutions. The role requires hands-on leadership in SDLC, microservices, REST APIs, and DevOps, with strong modern framework expertise and cloud-native patterns.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT/CS/Software Engineering or related field with at least 6 years hands-on software development and 3 years leading teams.
• Strong expertise in Software Architecture or Systems Design may substitute for formal qualifications.
• Experience leading technical teams in Agile/Scrum with planning, coordination, and delivery execution.

Skills

TypeScript

Angular

React

Next.js

C#

Java

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Git/GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Automated tests

Education

Degree in IT/CS/Software Eng

Tools

MS SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Git/GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

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.