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Software manager

We are looking for an experienced Software Manager to lead software engineering activities for a large-scale Singapore public sector ICT project. You will manage the development team and oversee architecture, delivery, quality, security, and integration while ensuring compliance with government and industry standards.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the software engineering team across the full SDLC, from design through deployment and maintenance.

  • Define and enforce software engineering, coding, testing, configuration management, and documentation standards.

  • Provide technical leadership across C#, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, and enterprise application environments.

  • Oversee application and system integration using REST APIs, IBM MQ, and IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).

  • Coordinate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, QA, architects, and project teams to ensure successful delivery.

  • Lead technical and architecture reviews with customers, vendors, and government stakeholders.

  • Drive software quality through unit testing, code reviews, security scanning, defect management, and root-cause analysis.

  • Ensure secure development and compliance with IM8, GovTech requirements, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO/IEC 12207.

  • Manage development progress, risks, dependencies, and engineering deliverables against project milestones.


Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.

  • 8–12+ years of software development experience with proven technical/team leadership responsibilities.

  • Strong understanding of C# and Microsoft SQL Server development environments.

  • Experience managing enterprise software development teams and complex system integrations.

  • Good understanding of SDLC, DevSecOps, software quality, and secure development practices.

  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience with Singapore public sector / GovTech projects and IM8 is highly preferred.

  • Knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 12207 is advantageous.

  • Nice to have: Azure Cloud, Power BI, IBM MQ/ACE, REST APIs

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