Tech Lead

re-zoo-me; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

re-zoo-me is seeking an experienced Tech Lead to drive technical excellence, architect scalable systems, and mentor engineers in a fast-paced environment. You will lead design and implementation of enterprise-grade Java applications, champion DevOps practices, and collaborate with product teams to deliver robust, secure solutions that align with business goals.

The role requires 10+ years of software development, deep Spring Boot and SQL/PostgreSQL expertise, and a proven track record leading

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Expert in Java, Spring Boot, and relational DBs.
• Proven leadership and mentoring of engineers.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile/Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable, high-performance applications using Java and cloud-native technologies.
• Drive technical decision-making and provide guidance on system design, coding standards, and development best practices.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Oversee code reviews, ensuring adherence to quality, security, and performance standards.
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices, automating build, test, and deployment pipelines.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and lead root cause analysis efforts.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, driving innovation within the team.
• Support Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Maven

JUnit/Mockito

SQL

PostgreSQL

Git/GitHub

Docker

Linux

Python

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

DevOps

CI/CD

Tools

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

Grafana

Loki

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Tech Lead to drive technical excellence and lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to architect scalable solutions, mentor engineers, and champion best practices in software development and DevOps.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance strategic thinking with deep technical involvement, ensuring our solutions are robust, secure, and aligned with business goals.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable, high-performance applications using Java and modern cloud-native technologies
• Drive technical decision-making and provide guidance on system design, coding standards, and development best practices
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Oversee code reviews, ensuring adherence to quality, security, and performance standards
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices, automating build, test, and deployment pipelines
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and lead root cause analysis efforts
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, driving innovation within the team
• Support Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives

Essential Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of professional software development experience with strong expertise in Java
• Deep proficiency in Spring Boot and the Spring Framework ecosystem
• Hands‑on experience with build tools such as Maven
• Strong knowledge of JUnit/Mockito and test‑driven development practices
• Solid understanding of SQL, RDBMS, and PostgreSQL database design and optimization
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub and collaborative development workflows
• Experience with Docker containerization and deployment
• Strong Linux administration skills and shell scripting capabilities
• Working knowledge of Python for scripting and automation
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring developers and leading technical teams
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients and stakeholders, building trusted relationships

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with Kubernetes orchestration and Helm chart management
• Familiarity with ArgoCD for GitOps‑based continuous delivery
• Hands‑on experience with observability tools such as Grafana and Loki
• Knowledge of workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow
• Experience with AWS cloud services, including Aurora, EKS, and S3
• Exposure to AI Engineering and tools such as Claude Code or similar AI‑assisted development platforms
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments