We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead high-impact modernisation initiatives, to deliver scalable solutions while building and mentoring strong in-house teams for lasting transformation across Singapore.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• Must have 10+ years of experience working in multi-team development environments, with progression into an Architect role;
• Adaptable, with experience across industries including in-house development, consulting, and the public sector;
• Curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to balance building things right with building the right things;
• Committed to mentoring and developing future technical leaders, fostering a culture of continuous learning;
• Strong communicator and collaborator, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively, and a firm believer in cross-team collaboration over silos.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Strong system design and architecture skills, with experience delivering scalable solutions in complex environments;
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a passion for mentoring teams and driving engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with partners to understand problems and design practical solutions, whether building from scratch or improving existing systems;
• Take on complex, high-impact challenges at a national level, finding smarter ways to improve how government services work;
• Promote strong engineering practices by encouraging the use of standards, good design, and continuous improvement across teams;
• Act as a lead architect, working with government and industry teams to turn ideas into real, working solutions and ensuring successful delivery;
• Build and mentor engineering teams within agencies, helping them grow their skills and adopt best practices;
• Create simple, consistent approaches for discovery, assessment, and solution design based on proven industry methods.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Nidhi Dubey at nidhi.d@sciente.com quoting the job title.

Nidhi Dubey
Lead Technology Talent Acquisition Specialist (APAC)