Head of Software Engineering

4 weeks ago

Singapore CHARTERHOUSE PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

The Role

Our client is seeking a Head of Software Engineering and Architecture to join their founding team. In this strategic role, you'll be responsible for designing and scaling secure, cloud-native platforms, leading end-to-end software development, and shaping the technology architecture to support mission-critical digital solutions, particularly in the public sector.

You will lead a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, and DevOps professionals while working closely with the leadership team to turn vision into execution. This is an opportunity to build high-impact systems from the ground up in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

What You'll Do

  • Define and implement the company's software engineering strategy and architectural roadmap.
  • Build scalable, resilient platforms with a focus on security, integration (APIs), and public sector compliance.
  • Lead Agile/DevSecOps software development practices and delivery pipelines.
  • Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of engineers and technical architects, both in-house and outsourced.
  • Translate business and product requirements into scalable engineering solutions.
  • Ensure system quality, availability, and performance across all releases.
  • Drive adoption of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, data analytics, and automation where applicable.
  • Maintain system documentation, architecture blueprints, and promote engineering knowledge sharing.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 15 years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in a senior technical leadership role.
  • Proven track record in software architecture and engineering leadership, ideally in startups, scaleups, or SaaS.
  • Deep hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices, APIs, and CI/CD.
  • Solid understanding of public sector technology needs, compliance, and integration standards.
  • Strong team-building skills with experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Ability to balance innovation with execution in resource-constrained environments.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with product, business, and operations.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in GovTech, civic tech, regtech, or working with regulated environments.
  • Familiarity with GovStack, national digital identity systems, or government service platforms.
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as MAS TRM, PDPA, or similar.

How to Apply

If you're a visionary software engineering leader ready to architect scalable systems and build a world-class engineering culture with real societal impact—we'd love to hear from you.

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Management Skills
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