Description
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering Management to lead the development of CORENET X, a industry transformational platform that is reimagining how building plans move from concept to approval in Singapore.
As a technically credible leader, you will set strategic direction, build high-performing teams, and deliver sustainable outcomes by balancing feature development with technical excellence whilst partnering closely with Product and UX teams to create user-focused solutions for CORENET X.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Product and UX partners to shape the squad's technical and delivery goals
- Balance new feature delivery with technical sustainability, maintainability, and risk mitigation
- Bring strong technical judgment, helping engineers navigate design and architecture trade-offs in alignment with long-term goals
- Use metrics to guide decisions and improve flow
- Build a high-performing, lean team with the right mix of skills, experience, and growth potential
- Coach and develop engineers through 1:1s, feedback, and career growth planning
- Ensure the team ships high-quality software predictably, and improves over time
- Support technical decision-making and architecture reviews
- Monitor delivery health, reliability, and tech debt , and address root causes
- Improve DevEx and reduce friction through better tools, processes, or team rituals
Requirements:
- Technically credible leader, able to support architecture discussions, unblock delivery, and earn the trust of your team
- Stay close to technical details, whether through architecture reviews, design docs, code reviews, or hands-on support when needed
- Care deeply about your team's growth, wellbeing, and performance and know how to coach engineers toward excellence
- Bring clarity helping teams prioritise, plan, and focus in a complex environment
- Believe in developer experience and delivery flow as key levers for system health and impact
- Understand how software systems and engineering practices scale and can guide improvements across architecture, testing, observability, or infrastructure
Benefits:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Leave benefits to meet your work-life needs
- Employee wellness programs