Software manager Java Kubernetes

NEWTONE CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a hands-on Software Manager to lead a distributed engineering team. You will be responsible for driving VM-to-container migration and building secure, scalable applications used across Asia. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of software development experience with strong skills in Java, Node.js, and container orchestration technologies like OpenShift and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience, including 3+ in technical leadership.
• Experience designing large, scalable distributed systems.
• Proven record of migrating monolith or VM-based apps to containers.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into clear technical requirements and delivery plans.
• Architect and build scalable containerized apps that meet strict SLAs.
• Lead modernization of legacy VM applications to OpenShift/Kubernetes.

Skills

Java

Node.js

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Docker/Podman

Enterprise integration expertise

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Quarkus Native

Solace PubSub+

IBM MQ

Oracle SQL

JDBC

JSon

JMeter

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

We are looking for a hands‑on Software Manager who excels in modern platforms and containerized architecture. You will lead a small distributed engineering team, drive VM-to-container migration, and build secure, scalable applications used across Asia.

🔹 Role and Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into clear technical requirements and delivery plans
• Architect and build scalable containerized apps that meet strict SLAs
• Lead modernization of legacy VM applications to OpenShift/Kubernetes
• Own engineering best practices (CI/CD, code quality, documentation, security)
• Mentor, guide, and manage offshore development teams
• Integrate with Solace, IBM MQ, Oracle DB, WebSocket, REST APIs
• Ensure secure coding, performance tuning, and production readiness
• Champion SDLC excellence and delivery accountability
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with DevOps, Infra, and Product stakeholders
• Communicate progress, risks, and improvements to senior management

🔹 Candidate

• 8+ years of software development experience, including 3+ in technical leadership
• Strong hands‑on skills in Java (Quarkus Native preferred), Node.js (AngularJS experience a bonus) and OpenShift/Kubernetes, Docker/Podman
• Enterprise integration expertise: Solace PubSub+, IBM MQ, REST/WebSocket, Oracle SQL, JDBC, SSO
• Experience designing large, scalable distributed systems
• Proven record of migrating monolith or VM‑based apps to containers
• Familiarity with Flutter/Dart or server‑driven UI technologies
• Strong working knowledge of SDLC and distributed‑team leadership
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Nice to have: Red Hat OpenShift / Kubernetes certification, Load & performance testing experience (e.g., JMeter), Cloud experience: Azure, AWS, GCP