Lead Software Engineer

Company Description

OUR STORY

Let’s be honest: there are lots of people out there doing what we do. We’re just not convinced they’re doing it right. Businesses are hungry for innovation and opportunity, but not at the cost of their independence. At Ollion, we’ve connected companies and capabilities around the world to help ambitious organizations make the most of their transformation and leave the status quo in the dust.

WORKING AT OLLION

Innovation is risky. It demands bold steps and big questions, but that’s the price of making change. We’ve got our head in the cloud and two feet on the ground, channeling tech’s endless potential towards a single goal: making a world of difference. And we’re building a global team to do just that— a team capable of making game-changing breakthroughs without ever losing sight of the people it will impact. This is more than consulting. This is the change you can be.

THE OLLION DIFFERENCE

At Ollion, we’re all in on your independence. Our teams are seasoned. Our solutions are straightforward—sometimes even groundbreaking. And our engagements? Exactly as long as you want them to be. We deliver fresh thinking and hard-earned insight in a way that works for you and your customers, arming your organization with everything you need to make your transformation truly mean something.

WORKING WITH OLLION (our clients’ experiences)

Progress matters more than process. Our global team of cloud-native pros is all about creating new and better ways to work—not just by solving your tech challenges, but by using technology to solve your business challenges. We keep the formulas, frameworks, and ten-point plans to a minimum, tackling your most pressing problems with a proprietary mix of good-old-fashioned ingenuity and refreshing humanity.

DIVERSITY AT OLLION 

One of our cultural keystones, ‘Find the angle’ recognizes that every individual has different aspirations, needs and brings a unique perspective. 

We value diversity, inclusion, and equity (DE&I) as core to our success. We believe that a diverse workforce brings together unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas, leading to innovation, creativity, and better outcomes for our clients and our organization. We are on a journey and are committed to building a workplace that celebrates and respects individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, and cultural heritage.

As our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our: 

• Awareness and sensitisation programs: to create awareness and sensitisation. We encourage open dialogue, active listening, and mutual respect, creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas. 
• Dedicated efforts to building diverse teams: that leverage the strength of our differences to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation. By embracing diversity, we broaden our collective knowledge, enhance problem-solving capabilities, and unlock limitless potential for our employees.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer to lead the development and delivery of high-quality digital applications for our public sector customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full-stack development, hybrid mobile app development, and multi-cloud environments, with proven expertise in project management, team leadership, and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the development team, ensuring timely and quality delivery of applications.
• Oversee the development of web, desktop, and hybrid mobile applications to meet business and user requirements.
• Manage project delivery using Scrum methodology—including scope management, planning, reporting, and handling change requests.
• Identify and escalate critical delivery issues to ensure quick resolution and minimal disruption.
• Ensure compliance with the Authority’s policies and directives throughout the development lifecycle.
• Engage with the Authority’s stakeholders to gather requirements, align expectations, and drive successful application delivery.
• Manage cloud-based resources (AWS, Azure) and ensure smooth integration in multi-cloud environments (private and public cloud).
• Conduct and oversee security audits to ensure application integrity and compliance with industry standards.
• Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavioral-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies to improve code quality and performance.
• Implement and maintain best practices in agile development and DevOps to enhance team efficiency and delivery speed.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Singaporean only, CAT 1 security clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computing, Electrical Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in application development, including full-stack development.
• At least 5 years of project management experience using Scrum methodology.
• Proven track record of managing successful delivery and maintenance of IT applications/products for at least 3 years.
• Strong experience in developing web, desktop, and hybrid mobile applications.
• Experience with cloud provisioned resources (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Strong understanding of multi-cloud environments (private and public cloud).
• Expertise in security audits and ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Experience with TDD, BDD, and testing frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to engage with customers and stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, and Product Owner are required.
• Experience with public sector projects is a plus.

Additional Information

BENEFITS & PERKS FOR WORKING AT OLLION

Our employees multiply their potential because they have opportunities to: Create a lasting Impact, Learn and Grow professionally & personally, Experience great Culture, and Be your Whole Self!

Beyond an amazing, collaborative work environment, great people, and inspiring, innovative work, we have some great benefits and perks:

• Benchmarked, competitive, in-market total rewards package including (but not limited to): base salary & short-term incentive for all employees
• We are a virtual-by-default, small but Global organization; ‘learn wherever, whenever’ frees our people from a rigid view of learning and growth
• Retirement planning (i.e. CPF, EPF, company-matched 401(k))
• Globally, we build benefit plans that offer choices for whatever stage in life our employees are in and allow for flexibility as life happens. Employees have access to a fully comprehensive benefits package to choose the medical, dental, and vision insurance plan that best fits their lives. In addition to great healthcare coverage, we also offer all employees mental health resources and additional wellness programs.
• Generous time off and leave allowances
• And more!

Ollion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ollion does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.