Lead Software Engineer

About us EngageRocket is the first venture-backed HR Technology company in SEA with the mission to create better workplaces with people analytics. We help organisations improve their employee experience from hire to retire and drive organisational outcomes such as better retention and performance.

EngageRocket has received multiple awards, including four Gold awards at the HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2024 and has been

recognised as one of the ‘Hottest Startups’ by Singapore Business Review. Our long-term vision is to build great workplaces with 'people analytics,' gathering and processing critical workplace feedback throughout an employee’s lifecycle to inform better management decisions. To achieve this, we need to build an amazing team. Here’s where you come in... About you You're a passionate problem-solver who sees engineering as a way to empower people and transform businesses. You're driven to tackle complex challenges not just through code, but also through a deep understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics. At EngageRocket, we're on a mission to help companies build thriving workplaces where every employee feels valued, heard, and engaged. If you're excited by the prospect of using technology to unlock human potential and create positive change, you're in the right place. Here's what we're looking for : Growth Mindset : You're not afraid to dive into uncharted territory and explore new approaches. You actively seek out opportunities to learn and grow, both technically and personally. Ownership Mindset : You take pride in your work and are driven to deliver results. You're proactive, resourceful, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure your team succeeds. Collaboration Enthusiast : You thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone's voice is valued. You're a natural communicator who can build bridges between technical and non-technical teams. Customer-Centric : You understand the needs of our customers and are passionate about creating solutions that make a real impact on their lives. You're empathetic, curious, and always looking for ways to improve the user experience. Technical Excellence : You have a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices. You're proficient in modern technologies and are always eager to learn new tools and frameworks. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Join us on our journey to create a world where work is meaningful, fulfilling, and empowering for everyone. Responsibilities Partner closely with Product, UX, and other stakeholders to create intuitive, data-driven features that empower our users to understand and improve employee engagement. Work closely with Engineering, DevOps, and IT Security teams to ensure our platform is robust, scalable, and upholds the highest standards for data privacy and security. Work with Customer Success to deliver success for our customers. Foster a culture of quality by advocating for and implementing best practices across the entire software development lifecycle, from code reviews and test automation to performance optimization and monitoring. Evaluate and implement cloud-based services that enhance our platform's capabilities, efficiency, and scalability, ensuring we stay at the forefront of technology. In our fast-paced environment, be prepared to contribute across the entire technology stack, from front-end user experiences to back-end data processing, demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt. Basic Qualifications 7+ years experience developing and scaling web applications, preferably in SaaS and cloud-based environment. Strong proficiency in modern web technologies (e.g., JavaScript / TypeScript, React / Vue, Golang, Python, Node.js). Solid grasp of core computer science principles (algorithms, data structures, OOP, databases). Proven ability to translate complex business needs into scalable technical solutions, with experience in failure analysis, API design, and distributed systems. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Proven ability to establish robust data collection and analysis processes, utilizing performance metrics to drive informed decisions and continuous improvement. Strong commitment to security best practices (authentication, authorization, encryption). Proven ability to lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and foster collaboration. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Passion for solving customer problems and improving employee experience. Strong ownership to all stages of development process : requirements, design, implementation, testing, and operational support . Preferred Qualifications Exceptional coding skills in Golang, JavaScript / TypeScript, Python. Strong command of both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) Experience with caching technologies (e.g., Redis, Memcached). Proven track record of applying agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software iteratively. Adept at diagnosing and resolving complex system issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions. Ability to approach ambiguous challenges with a structured and analytical mindset. Good experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, API Gateway). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Bonus : Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python data libraries, SQL) and knowledge of HR technology landscape.

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