Software Lead WEST

combuilder pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

combuilder pte ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Java technical lead to drive the design, development and delivery of Java applications. You will mentor developers, enforce coding standards, review designs for quality, and collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and plan tasks.

Ideal candidates have strong Java backend experience, knowledge of design patterns, REST APIs, and familiarity with CI/CD, Git and testing.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Java development experience with leadership in delivery.
• Experience with backend services and REST APIs.
• Familiar with Git, automated testing and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing and delivery of Java applications.
• Guide developers on technical solutions and development best practices.
• Review code for quality, security, performance and maintainability.
• Plan tasks with project managers and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and support production deployments.
• Oversee testing and release activities; mentor the team.

Skills

Java development

Team leadership

REST APIs

CI/CD

Git

Troubleshooting

Design patterns

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Spring Framework

SQL

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing and delivery of Java applications.

• Guide developers on technical solutions, coding standards and development best practices.

• Review code and designs to ensure software quality, security, performance and maintainability.

• Work with project managers, architects and stakeholders to clarify requirements, estimate effort and plan development tasks.

• Troubleshoot complex application issues and support integration, deployment and production issue resolution.

• Oversee unit and integration testing, and support CI/CD and release activities.

• Mentor team members and maintain technical documentation.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong hands‑on Java development experience, with experience leading a development team or technical delivery.

• Solid knowledge of object‑oriented programming, design patterns and application design.

• Experience developing backend services, REST APIs and integrating applications.

• Familiarity with relational databases, SQL and database performance considerations.

• Experience with Git, build tools, automated testing and CI/CD.

• Strong troubleshooting, communication and team leadership skills.

• Experience with Spring Boot or the Spring Framework is an advantage.