Software Engineering Lead

Software Engineering Lead

Singapore, Central, Singapore

Software Engineering Lead – Core Payouts & Services

About the Role

We are seeking a highly driven, self-motivated, and technically sound Engineering Lead to manage our core engineering team in Singapore. In this role, you will lead the team responsible for building and maintaining our mission-critical payout APIs and services—the engine driving our global payments ecosystem. You will bring a startup mindset backed by the rigor required for enterprise scale, ensuring our platform remains highly performant, resilient, secure, and ready for rapid growth.

Tech Stack & Tooling

Backend:

Golang (Primary), Perl (Mojolicious), Python

Frontend:

Vue.js

Database:

PostgreSQL

Cloud & Infrastructure:

AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), Docker

Practices & Tools:

Agile, CI/CD, TDD, Infrastructure as Code, AI-assisted development (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot)

Key Responsibilities

Architect & Scale:

Design, build, and maintain high-throughput, low-latency RESTful APIs and core backend microservices.

Ownership & Quality:

Take end-to-end ownership of the core payout platform, ensuring SLA compliance, security, high availability, and 24/7 reliability.

Best Practices:

Drive engineering excellence by enforcing clean code standards, automated testing (TDD), thorough documentation, and rigorous code reviews.

Team Leadership & Process

Lead & Mentor:

Guide, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability.

Agile Execution:

Champion Agile practices (sprint planning, stand-ups, pair programming) to ensure predictable and high-velocity delivery.

DevOps & Automation:

Collaborate with platform/DevOps tools to streamline CI/CD pipelines, automated provisioning, monitoring, and zero-downtime deployments multiple times per day.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Global Coordination:

Partner closely with the Chief Architect, product management, and cross-functional engineering teams globally to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

Experience & Technical Skills

Proven Leadership:

Experience mentoring or leading an engineering team in a fast-paced environment.

Golang Expertise:

Strong hands-on proficiency in

Golang

for building scalable backend systems and web services.

Database Mastery:

Deep understanding of relational databases, query optimization, and schema design (preferably PostgreSQL).

API Design at Scale:

Demonstrable track record of designing, building, and securing high-volume REST/JSON APIs.

Cloud & Containers:

Solid familiarity with AWS services and container orchestration using Kubernetes (EKS).

Legacy & Polyglot Curiosity:

Willingness or experience working with

Perl

(Mojolicious) or legacy codebases as part of platform evolution and modernization.

Nice to Have

Experience in the

Fintech / Payments

industry.

Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, JavaScript/TypeScript).

What We Offer

High Impact:

Direct ownership of core payment infrastructure used around the world 24/7.

Continuous Delivery Culture:

A true DevOps culture where you own your code—write, test, and deploy multiple times a day.

Growth Environment:

A collaborative, feedback-driven workplace equipped with modern engineering tools and room to innovate

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