Head of Software Engineering

2 days ago

Singapore Charterhouse Partnership | Asia Full time

Overview
Head of Software Engineering – Mission-Critical Systems
is a leadership role on the founding team of a purpose-driven startup building secure, cloud-native platforms to power digital transformation in the public sector. This role combines leadership with hands-on technical work, including coding, architecture design, and mentoring high-performing teams to deliver fast, reliable, and scalable systems.
If you're driven to make a real-world impact, thrive in ambiguity, and want to be part of something early, exciting, and essential, this is your moment.
What You’ll Do
Lead the end-to-end architecture and engineering strategy for mission-critical digital platforms.
Build secure, scalable systems using modern cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Be hands-on: design, prototype, and contribute to code where needed – especially in the early stages.
Establish engineering best practices, DevSecOps pipelines, and Agile delivery frameworks.
Recruit, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of engineers, DevOps, and architects.
Collaborate closely with founders, product leads, and stakeholders to bring bold ideas to life.
Ensure platforms meet public sector requirements for compliance, integration, and resilience.
Continuously explore emerging technologies (AI/ML, automation, data analytics) to future-proof the stack.
Cultivate a strong engineering culture built on ownership, learning, and impact.
What We’re Looking For
15+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ in senior technical leadership roles.
Deep technical expertise in modern cloud platforms, APIs, microservices, and CI/CD tooling.
A builder’s mindset: hands-on, proactive, and unafraid to dive deep into technical challenges.
Proven success scaling platforms in high-stakes or regulated environments (GovTech, SaaS, Fintech, etc.).
Experience in early-stage companies, startups, or innovation teams within larger orgs.
Strong understanding of public sector tech needs, compliance (PDPA, MAS TRM, etc.), and integration standards.
A pragmatic leader who can make trade-offs, move fast, and guide teams through uncertainty.
Why Join Us?
Be part of the founding team shaping a company from day one.
Work on technology with real societal impact – solving problems that matter.
Enjoy the energy and autonomy of a startup, with the mission and scale of public infrastructure.
Build systems that are built to last – secure, scalable, and meaningful.
Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology and Management
Industries: Government Administration, Government Relations Services, and Information Services
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