Software Manager Web & Android + Kubernetes/OpenShift

Tescom; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore seeks an experienced software engineering leader to design and migrate applications to containerized platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, including technical leadership, and expertise in Java, Node.js, OpenShift, and cloud technologies. Strong communication skills and a proven track record in managing development teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Proven experience in system design, effort estimation, and architecture in complex enterprise systems.
• Experience migrating VM-based applications to containers.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies and leading distributed development teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, timelines, and resource needs.
• Design and architect scalable containerized applications according to SLA.
• Lead migration of existing VM-based software components to containerized platforms.
• Define and enforce development best practices including documentation, unit testing, CI/CD, and security.
• Mentor and manage a small team of offshore developers.
• Oversee integration with messaging platforms, databases, and front-end delivery.

Skills

Java (preferably with Quarkus)

Node.js (preferable with AngularJS)

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Docker/Podman

Messaging platforms (Solace PubSub+, IBM MQ)

Oracle DB, SQL

JDBC

REST APIs

WebSocket

SSO

Web cache

Tools

JMeter

Job description

Scope of Work

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, timelines, and resource needs.
• Design and architect scalable containerized applications according to SLA.
• Lead migration of existing VM-based software components to containerized platforms.
• Define and enforce development best practices including documentation, unit testing, CI/CD, and security.
• Mentor and manage a small team of offshore developers.
• Oversee integration with messaging platforms (Solace, IBM MQ), databases (Oraclevia JDBC), and front-end delivery (web and mobile via WebSocket).
• Drive SDLC development processes and promote excellence in engineering, ensuring code quality, secure coding standard and timely delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
  • Java, preferably with Quarkus Java Native experience
  • Node.js, preferrable with AngularJS experience
  • OpenShift/Kubernetes, Docker/Podman
  • Messaging platforms like Solace PubSub+, IBM MQ
  • Oracle DB, SQL
  • JDBC, REST APIs, WebSocket, SSO, Web cache
• Proven experience in system design, effort estimation, and architecture in complex enterprise systems.
• Experience migratingVM-based applications to containers.
• Familiarity with mobile web delivery using Flutter/Dart and server‑driven UI rendering.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies and leading distributed development teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice to Have

• Red Hat OpenShift and/or Kubernetes certification.
• Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter).
• Exposure to cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Understanding of container security and compliance practices.
• Knowledge of security testing practices and remediations.