Technical Project Manager -Java

optimum solutions (singapore) pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Solutions (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong background in Java application development and API delivery to lead enterprise software projects. You will manage cross‑functional teams, drive project delivery, and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders.

Hands‑on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices, plus Agile delivery and cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure/GCP), are essential to ensure on‑time, on‑budget

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of software development experience with 3–5 years in Technical Project Management.
• Proven experience leading enterprise Java application development projects.
• Strong background in API development and integration.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
• Hands-on expertise with Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, API design and integration, Microservices, cloud-native development, CI/CD pipelines, Git, SQL/NoSQL databases, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP; familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Java and API projects within timelines, scope, and budget.
• Define project plans, schedules, milestones, resources, and risk mitigation.
• Manage scope, dependencies, issues, and change requests across the lifecycle.
• Track progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure governance, quality, and delivery methodologies are followed.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams throughout the SDLC.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects and Technical Leads on design decisions.
• Review technical designs for alignment with enterprise standards.
• Drive best practices, coding standards, and software quality initiatives.
• Support decision-making and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with business users, product owners, QA, and development teams to refine requirements.
• Promote automated testing, code reviews, and CI/CD.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Agile/Scrum

Cloud Platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Databases

Tools

Git

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong background in Java application development and API delivery to lead the successful execution of enterprise software projects. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and project management capabilities, enabling you to manage cross-functional teams, drive project delivery, and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API development, and Microservices, along with proven experience managing Agile software development projects from initiation through production deployment. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives while maintaining high standards of quality, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of Java and API development projects, ensuring successful execution within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.
• Define project plans, schedules, milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage project scope, dependencies, issues, and change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to business stakeholders and senior management.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure projects comply with organizational governance, quality standards, and delivery methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects and Technical Leads on application design and technical decisions.
• Review technical designs and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and software quality initiatives.
• Support technical decision‑making and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with business users, product owners, architects, QA teams, and development teams to gather and refine requirements.
• Promote automated testing, code reviews, and continuous integration.
• Monitor project quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in software development, with at least 3–5 years of Technical Project Management experience.
• Proven experience managing enterprise Java application development projects.
• Strong experience leading API development and integration projects.
• Experience managing Agile/Scrum software delivery teams.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API development, API design and integration, Microservices architecture, cloud‑native application development, CI/CD pipelines, Git, SQL/NoSQL databases, and modern software engineering best practices.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, along with knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks, will be highly preferred.