Software Engineering Lead (Core)

We are seeking a highly driven, self-motivated, and technically sound Software Engineering Lead (Core) 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

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• 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

Sound like you? Apply now!