Staff Software Engineer (Solution Architect)

ILLUMINA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Singapore is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to design and implement cloud-native solutions. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to align business strategies with technical execution. You'll mentor teams, guide architectural decisions, and ensure the technology roadmap supports growth. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience in the project lifecycle and strong knowledge in Node.js, AWS, and leadership. Competitive benefits and opportunities for technical innovation await.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project lifecycle, with 3 years in architectural design.
• Strong foundation in Node.js / Express / NestJS and Angular.
• Experience with AWS/Azure and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of cloud-native solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Produce architectural documentation and solution proposals.
• Provide leadership during system troubleshooting.

Skills

Technical design

Stakeholder communication

Leadership and mentorship

Cloud platform experience

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Node.js

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Power BI

GitHub Actions

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions within our cloud ecosystem. This role serves as the link between business strategy and technology execution, demanding strong technical expertise across diverse technologies.

You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective architectural designs. As a key technical leader, you will mentor engineering teams, define system architecture, and ensure our technology roadmap supports sustainable business growth and success.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of cloud-native solutions that align with business objectives and user needs.
• Partner with business units, product managers, UX teams, and engineering to define end‑to‑end solutions that balance functionality, scalability, performance, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Act as the architectural owner across application layers—UI, backend services, APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure, doing code review.
• Guide the integration of AI/ML, data engineering, and operational workflows into cohesive business solutions.
• Exposure to knowledge of BI tools like Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Produce clear architectural documentation, solution proposals, and system blueprints to drive implementation.
• Uphold enterprise standards for security, performance, and maintainability.
• Provide leadership during system troubleshooting and contribute to incident resolution with a holistic architectural perspective.
• Support strategic planning, technical roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives in line with business growth.
• May train and mentor junior team members and peers alike.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years in project lifecycle, with at least 3 years focused on architecture or technical design.
• Framework & development experience—Strong technical foundation in Node.js / Express / NestJS (JavaScript / TypeScript), Angular and modern full‑stack experience. .NET (C#) is an added advantage.
• CI/CD / DevOps—Exposure to GitHub Actions, TeamCity, and Jenkins.
• Cloud platform & Infrastructure—Experience on AWS/Azure and container orchestration with Docker and/or Kubernetes.
• Observability—Exposure to performance‑monitoring tools like Splunk or Grafana.
• Performance Tuning & Optimization—Exposure to optimizing system performance, diagnosing bottlenecks, and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Familiarity with data architecture, quality, and governance best practices.
• Business alignment and stakeholder communication—Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Leadership and Mentorship—Effectiveness in guiding teams, promoting best practices, mentoring developers, and leading continuous improvement activities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS) are a plus.
• Ability to apply advanced wide‑ranging experience and professional knowledge to provide creative and effective solutions.
• Experience directing the application of existing principles and guiding the development of new policies, with a good understanding of interrelationships among disciplines.
• Ability to work on complex assignments where problem solving requires in‑depth evaluation of varying factors and procedures.
• Ability to enhance internal and external relationships and networks with key contacts outside of the area of expertise, adapting to differing audiences to provide advice on complex matters that relate to the wider business and require persuasion.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodation for additional tasks and responsibilities.