VP, Product Engineer (Platform and Development Productivity), Technology Group

GIC Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GIC Private Limited is seeking a VP, Product Engineer to enhance developer productivity and drive innovation in a tech-driven environment. The role demands extensive software development expertise and offers a dynamic workspace aimed at improving tools and processes, working collaboratively with engineers and stakeholders.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Diverse Team Environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with generative AI tools.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve developer efficiency.
• Develop tools for workflow orchestration and service integration.
• Drive innovation by researching emerging technologies.

Skills

Software Development

Tooling Improvements

User Needs Understanding

AWS Services

Kubernetes

Generative AI Tools

Job description

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VP, Product Engineer (Platform and Development Productivity), Technology Group

Location:

Singapore, SG

Job Function: Technology Group

Job Type: Permanent

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Technology Group
We experiment, design, and lead a 24×7 global business where we support core capabilities in asset management, trading, investment operations, and risk management. We deliver secure, reliable, and integrated solutions, and provide insights on new, and emerging technologies.

Engineering and Architecture
You will help to build and sustains strong technology foundations forming the bedrock of GIC’s digital solutions.

What impact can you make in this role?
You will be empowered to be at the top of your game by providing strategic partnership, and innovative technology solutions that supports GIC’s vision of being a tech-driven, global, long-term investment firm.

What will you do as a Software Engineer (Platform and Development Productivity)?
The Platform Engineering & Dev Productivity team is at the forefront of building tools and platforms that empower developers to deliver high-quality software efficiently. We are part product-driven team, and part internal consults, taking ownership of the tools we build and ensuring they align with the needs of our users. A strong product mindset and engineering excellence are at the core of what we do, with a focus on enhancing developer workflows. We use, embrace and evangelize generative AI and agentic copilots heavily within our daily workload.

As a Product Engineer, you will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business stakeholders, to evaluate workflows and identify opportunities for improving developer efficiency
• Work closely with engineering teams to design and implement solutions that boost productivity, streamline processes, and promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain tools and platforms for workflow orchestration, infrastructure provisioning, and service integration, ensuring they adapt to users' evolving needs
• Contribute to the development of a custom Temporal-based workflow orchestration system and FastAPI web interface, prioritizing usability and performance
• Build and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable systems using AWS and Kubernetes, while exploring the integration of generative AI tools to enhance operational efficiency
• Utilize AI agents throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to assist with tasks such as code generation, refactoring, and testing, fostering innovation and improving code quality
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to equip teams with best practices and tools that enhance documentation, testing, and overall code quality
• Drive innovation by researching and evaluating emerging technologies, including generative AI, to enhance developer productivity and product outcomes.

What makes you a successful candidate?

• 8+ years of relevant software development experience, with a strong background in designing, developing, and testing software systems
• Demonstrated experience in enhancing developer workflows and productivity through tooling and process improvements
• Practical experience with generative AI tools, such as coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot), and understanding their application in the SDLC
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and Kubernetes for infrastructure provisioning and deployment
• Strong passion for understanding user needs and delivering tools that solve real problems, with a focus on practical solutions
• Solid knowledge of software development best practices, including TDD, CI/CD, and secure coding
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented mindset and the ability to build trust with technical leads.

Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC
At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

We are an equal opportunity employer
GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please email [e-mail] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Technology Group here:
https://gic.careers/group/technology-group/