Software Engineering Manager

Job description

​We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join a leading technology organization delivering large-scale digital platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-performing engineering teams in building secure, scalable, and mission-critical applications that positively impact millions of users.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead one or more engineering teams in the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-quality software products.

• Define and drive the technical vision, architecture, and long-term engineering roadmap aligned with business objectives.

• Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, and cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize work and deliver customer-focused solutions.

• Provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, from architecture and design through deployment and production support.

• Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes to improve software quality, reliability, and team effectiveness.

• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers through regular feedback, technical guidance, and career development.

• Drive engineering excellence by promoting scalable system design, automation, testing, observability, and operational best practices.

• Lead technical discussions, architecture reviews, and engineering decisions across multiple teams.

• Support the modernization and continuous improvement of existing platforms and technology stacks.

• Contribute to hiring and building high-performing engineering teams.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and engineering practices to continuously improve product development and delivery.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering, including experience leading engineering teams or technical initiatives.

• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale, highly available, cloud-native applications.

• Strong hands-on experience with one or more backend technologies such as Java, Node.js, TypeScript, or Golang.

• Experience working with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Next.js, Vue.js, or similar.

• Strong understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, microservices, and system design principles.

• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (AWS preferred).

• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, data modelling, and system integration.

• Experience implementing monitoring, observability, and operational best practices in production environments.

• Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies and modern engineering practices.

• Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical decisions.

• Passion for building high-quality software and

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience modernizing legacy systems or leading digital transformation initiatives.

• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools or modern software engineering workflows.

• Experience working in fast-paced, product-focused engineering environments.

Please contact Ella Godinez at EllaG@charterhouse.com.sg for a confidential discussion.

EA License No.: 16S8066

Only successful candidates will be notified.