Lead Software Engineer

Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to oversee the design and implementation of complex, secure, and scalable systems at a national level. The role involves providing strategic technical direction, guiding enterprise-wide architecture, and advising on large-scale technology transformations. Candidates should have extensive experience in system architecture and technical leadership. The position offers a salary of 16,000.

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Job description

[This job id 21153 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 23 Jul 2026]

As a Lead or Senior Engineer, you’ll lead the design of complex systems used at national scale, provide strategic technical direction, and ensure that modern, secure, and scalable architectures are implemented across programs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Set the direction for enterprise-wide technical strategy and system architecture across multiple agencies.
  • Advise on large-scale technology transformations from early-stage planning through to delivery.
  • Design innovative, secure solutions that align with frameworks and standards.
  • Provide architectural leadership on major programs, working across disciplines and stakeholders.
  • Develop governance models and best practices that enable future-ready, maintainable systems.
  • Act as a mentor to engineers and technical leads, fostering growth and knowledge-sharing.

What You Bring

  • Over 15 years in enterprise tech, including substantial experience in architectural leadership.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in Java or Golang with a deep understanding of enterprise-grade systems.
  • Proven success delivering complex, high-scale solutions in a secure and regulated environment.
  • Strong knowledge of modern architectures, cloud platforms, APIs, and integration methods.
  • Experience engaging senior leaders and managing diverse stakeholder groups.
  • A track record of building and leading capable, high-performing engineering teams.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, especially at executive levels.


For a confidential discussion, please reach out to me at fiona.wong@sanderson-ikas.sg

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified / contacted.

EA Registration No: R21101138
"Sanderson-iKas" is the brand name for iKas International (Asia) Pte Ltd, a company incorporated in Singapore under Company UEN No.: 200914065E with EA license number 16S8086.
Website: www.sanderson-ikas.sg


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Job Summary

  • Published on: 23 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Information Technology (IT)
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary: 16000
  • Location: On site
  • Job Nature: Full Time

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