Technical Lead – PHP & JavaScript Developer

INSEAD; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business school in Singapore is seeking a Technical Lead – PHP & JavaScript Developer. You will work in a hybrid model, handling web development tasks, leading agile projects, and advancing AI capabilities. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in web development and holds a relevant degree. Join our dynamic team and contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in web development.
• Scrum master certification is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Understand client issues and specifications for INSEAD applications.
• Create prototypes and conduct technical spikes.
• Document and test features within the sprint.
• Research market solutions and evaluate suitability.
• Follow policies and best practices in CyberSecurity and Software Quality.

Skills

Web development

FrontEnd development (JavaScript)

BackEnd development (API)

Agile methodologies

AI capability implementation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/information systems/engineering

Tools

AWS

Job description

INSEAD is seeking a Technical Lead – PHP & JavaScript Developer to join our Digital Department. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Asia Campus in Singapore. A hybrid working model is in place – 3 days on campus, 2 days from home.

About the job

• Analysis: Understand client issues and specifications to plan necessary developments, integrations, or new features for INSEAD applications.
• Design: Create prototypes, mockups, or conduct technical spikes to validate user needs and estimate effort and timelines.
• Documentation and Testing: Document and test all features within the sprint using walkthroughs, guides, screenshots, or videos to ensure clarity of deliverables.
• Discover: Research market solutions (tools, plugins, licenses) and evaluate them with technical leads for suitability. Present findings to the Architecture Review Group (ARG).
• RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Security): Follow policies and best practices, especially in CyberSecurity, Data, Legal, Change and Incident Management, and Software Quality compliance.
• Risk Assessment: Highlight risks related to timing and resources. Regularly report development progress to Line Manager, Project Manager, and Product Owner.
• Execution, Deployment and Delivery: Ensure smooth transitions across DEV/INT, UAT, and PRD/Live environments. Support tasks delegated by Line Manager and stay informed on INSEAD’s IT portfolio including legacy systems and new integrations.
• AI Capability and Enablement: Act as a performer and contributor in advancing AI capabilities and enablement initiatives.

The ideal candidate profile

• The job holder must present a bachelor’s degree in computer science / information systems / engineering
• Scrum master certification, ITIL certification, mobile development certification (optional).
• Min 3 to 5 years experience in Web development, FrontEnd development (Javascript technologies) and BackEnd development (API).
• Cloud hosting (preferably with AWS) Min 3 to 5 years managing and maintaining SaaS apps.
• Experience on implementing and rolling AI capabilities (optional).
• Excellent knowledge on Agile methodologies as a technical leader. Ability to manage multiple activities within time and technical constraints. Ability to collaborate with teams and TLs.
• Speaks English Fluently; Has good communication (both spoken and written) and interpersonal skills; Capacity to work as a team player in a multi-cultural team, articulate their ideas into actionable solutions, tasks and instructions.