Tech Lead - A26182

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.

If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you.

Co-Development Business Unit is looking for Tech Lead

This is a 36-month contract role.

Internal Code: A26182

What will you do?

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product owners, product managers, business users, UI/UX designers, engineers) to deliver robust, scalable and secure solutions.
• Consistently deliver quality solutions that meet the intended business value.
• Maintain and operate the platform to ensure availability and resiliency, including addressing obsolescence, vulnerabilities and production incidents.
• Troubleshoot, debug and optimize applications to enhance performance, user experience and cost efficiency.
• Implement and maintain DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions to ensure reliable deployment and operations.
• Advocate best practices in software development, including code reviews, automated testing and version control.
• Perform rapid prototyping / proof-of-concepts to validate digital solutions with stakeholders.
• Identify new technology innovations to continuously improve the product/platform and/or drive greater business value.
• Work effectively in an outsourced/co-sourced environment, including reviewing vendor deliverables for quality and alignment to requirements.

Requirements What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in leading software solutioning and development, reviewing designs, and support of production systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot / Spring Framework.
• Working experience with Node.js for backend or supporting services.
• Familiarity with modern web technologies/frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) where required for integration or troubleshooting.
• Experience with cloud platforms and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes / AKS.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.
• Experience with Redis and/or Infinispan.
• Familiarity with Keycloak or equivalent IAM solutions.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, data structures, algorithms and modern design patterns.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in GCC Azure environments.
• Familiarity with SHIP / HATS or equivalent CI/CD toolchains.
• Exposure to government identity integrations such as Singpass (where applicable).
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and data privacy compliance requirements in government contexts.
• Observability and monitoring (logs, metrics, tracing).
• Service mesh or Istio concepts.
• Security scanning, vulnerability remediation, or SAST tools.
• Infrastructure-as-Code or Helm experience.
• Experience with additional backend languages/frameworks such as Python/Django (where applicable).
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Familiarity with WOG AI Tools.
• Ability to communicate technical considerations to non-engineering stakeholders.
• Experience working with UX, Data and other functions to support cross-functional delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to understand business needs/goals and recommend solutions that maximise product value.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments and changing project requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Benefits What do we offer in return?

Competitive Compensation: Market competitive salary and variable performance bonus aligned to your skills, impact, and contribution.

Benefits: Outpatient medical, specialist medical coverage and generous customisable flexi benefits, or flexi allowance; life and health insurance, thoughtful perks like special occasions “red packet” and CNY goodies, etc.

Employee Wellness: Support for your physical, mental, and overall well-being through year-round initiatives.

Growth \& Development: Learning programmes, certification support, and a dedicated staff development budget. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning \& Development; Coaching \& Mentoring”)

Career Progression: Structured career pathways that enable you to grow along a technical/domain expert track or a leadership track.

Competency Framework: A structured and practical framework to support you to develop, perform, and succeed.

Flexible Work Arrangement: Staff may choose to work flexi-place, flexi-time, and flexi-load based on existing framework

Why you'll love working with us?

If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts and be surrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. We believe your success is our success.

Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further? Please be in touch with our team for an initial chat.

Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Protecting your privacy and the security of your data are longstanding top priorities for Activate Interactive Pte Ltd.

Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Activate Interactive Pte Ltd’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes.

Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.activate.sg/privacy-policy) to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Here you can find how you can request for access, correction and/or withdrawal of your Personal Data.