Technical Manager Backend Systems (DCP & ME)

CDG ZIG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Singapore is seeking a Technical Lead to oversee development teams focused on passenger and dispatch systems. This role involves ensuring scalable solutions, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in backend development, strong communication skills, and a track record of leading engineering teams. A Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering is required along with experience in modern engineering practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Strong background in backend development.
• Experience with mobile app ecosystems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor development teams ensuring high performance and quality.
• Oversee engineering execution including design reviews and deployments.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Backend Development (Java/Spring Boot)

Real-time Systems

Distributed Systems

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD Tools

ReactJS

Job description

Technical Leadership & Engineering Management

• Lead and mentor multiple development teams responsible for Passenger, Driver, and Dispatch systems
• Set technical direction, development standards, and architectural guidelines across platforms.
• Oversee day-to-day engineering execution including design reviews, code quality, testing, and deployment readiness.
• Drive engineering excellence through continuous improvement, automation, and adoption of modern engineering practices.

System Architecture & Solutioning

• Own the technical roadmap and ensure systems are scalable, robust, and optimized for real-time operations.
• Provide architectural guidance for new features, system enhancements, and integration across internal platforms.
• Lead modernization initiatives, including refactoring of legacy services and migration toward cloud‑native, microservices‑based architecture (where applicable).

Product & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Operations, and Business teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Prioritize enhancements and improvements based on customer impact, service reliability, and operational needs.
• Ensure timely delivery of features and improvements while maintaining system stability.

Platform Reliability & Performance

• Oversee the health, performance, and availability of the Passenger/Driver apps and Dispatch system.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring, alerting, observability and incident response processes are in place.
• Lead post‑incident reviews and drive long‑term corrective actions.

People Leadership

• Build a high‑performing engineering culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Provide coaching, career development, and performance management for team leads and engineers.
• Grow and scale the engineering team as business needs evolve.

Any ad hoc duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• At least 8+ years of software engineering experience, preferably with at least 5 years leading engineering teams.
• Strong background in backend development (e.g., Java/Spring Boot, RESTful services).
• Solid understanding of real‑time systems, distributed systems, messaging queues, and API design.
• Experience with frontend development with ReactJS.
• Experience with mobile app ecosystems (iOS/Android), backend services, and cloud platforms (AWS) is preferred.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and observability tools.
• Exposure to microservices, event‑driven architectures (Kafka, Redis Streams), and high‑throughput systems.
• Proven experience leading multiple engineering teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to drive decisions, manage complexity, and balance technical depth with business priorities.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering improvements to large‑scale or mission‑critical systems.
• Preferred experience in mobility, transport, dispatching algorithms, or real‑time booking systems.