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As a Lead or Senior Engineer, you’ll lead the design of complex systems used at national scale, provide strategic technical direction, and ensure that modern, secure, and scalable architectures are implemented across programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the direction for enterprise-wide technical strategy and system architecture across multiple agencies.
• Advise on large-scale technology transformations from early-stage planning through to delivery.
• Design innovative, secure solutions that align with frameworks and standards.
• Provide architectural leadership on major programs, working across disciplines and stakeholders.
• Develop governance models and best practices that enable future-ready, maintainable systems.
• Act as a mentor to engineers and technical leads, fostering growth and knowledge-sharing.

What You Bring

• Over 15 years in enterprise tech, including substantial experience in architectural leadership.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java or Golang with a deep understanding of enterprise-grade systems.
• Proven success delivering complex, high-scale solutions in a secure and regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of modern architectures, cloud platforms, APIs, and integration methods.
• Experience engaging senior leaders and managing diverse stakeholder groups.
• A track record of building and leading capable, high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, especially at executive levels.

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to me at fiona.wong@sanderson-ikas.sg

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified / contacted.

EA Registration No: R21101138
"Sanderson-iKas" is the brand name for iKas International (Asia) Pte Ltd, a company incorporated in Singapore under Company UEN No.: 200914065E with EA license number 16S8086.
Website: www.sanderson-ikas.sg

About the role:

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible fordesigning, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure acrossmultiple platforms, including AWS, GCP, and Azure. You will use Infrastructureas Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation to automate and manageour cloud resources. You will also work with CI/CD pipelines, utilizingBitbucket and Jenkins, to ensure efficient and secure deployment processes.Additionally, you will play a key role in infrastructure governance and security,collaborating with various stakeholders to align cloud strategies with businessobjectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure in AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Develop and maintain scripts (Bash and Python) to supplement IaC.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket and Jenkins for automated deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure cloud solutions align with business objectives and security standards.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize for cost and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations specific to financial services.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Establish and enforce cloud governance policies, including cost management, resource allocation, and compliance.
• Implement robust security measures to protect cloud infrastructure and data, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including IT leadership, security teams, and business units, to ensure cloud strategies support organizational goals.
• Stay updated on the latest cloud technologies, trends, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• 6–9 years of professional experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or related infrastructure roles.
• Expert-level proficiency with Terraform, including module design, state management, workspaces, and Cloud-native integrations.
• Hands-on experience on AWS and Azure
• Strong knowledge of: Cloud networking, VPC/VNet design, DNS, IAM and security principles, Direct-Connect, CI/CD pipelines, Linux systems and scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• Containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Experience supporting production-grade cloud workloads.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Payments, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as MAS TRM, PCI-DSS, SOX, or ISO 27001.
• Background in enterprise-scale cloud migrations or modernization projects.
• Experience managing AWS Landing Zone with multi-accounts
• Certifications such as: AWS Solutions Architect /DevOps, Azure Administrator, Terraform Associate

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, highly regulated environments.
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to lead technical discussions.
• Able to mentor junior engineers

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications with Next.js for the frontend and modern backend frameworks for APIs.

• Good knowledge in implementing RESTful APIs that integrate with AWS services and external systems.

• Build interactive map-based applications using Leaflet.js (or similar mapping libraries), including integration with geospatial APIs and AWS datasets.

• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to deliver responsive, accessible, and high-performance web interfaces.

• Optimize applications for scalability, observability, and cost-efficiency in an AWS cloud-native environment.

• Work with QA and DevOps teams to ensure test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and reliable deployments.

• Document system architecture, API specifications, and deployment workflows.

• Apply security best practices and ensure compliance with AWS security standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant software development experience.

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields.

• Strong proficiency in Next.js (React framework), including SSR (server-side rendering), SSG (static site generation), and API routes.

• Solid experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs (GraphQL knowledge is a plus).

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for both frontend and backend development.

• Backend experience with Node.js (Express, NestJS, or similar).

• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including:
  Amazon OpenSearch Service (search and analytics)
  AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and S3 for serverless and storage solutions

• Familiarity with Leaflet.js or similar mapping libraries for geospatial applications.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and Git workflows.

• Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes on AWS).

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver in an agile team environment.

Job Scope:

• Plan and schedule work sequences for construction operation.
• To study tender / construction drawings, specifications and contracts to understand project requirements.
• Planning and deployment of resources such as manpower, machinery, equipment and material
• Preparation of progress report, Method Statements and technical submissions
• Prepare daily and monthly progress report, perform and maintain inspection record.
• Team player with a positive attitude as well as the ability to work independently
• Excellent presentation skill as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and work under pressure

Requirement:

• With A&A project or Building Contractor experience
• At least Diploma or Degree Holder in Civil/Structure, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Building or equivalent
• At least 5 years of working experience in the related field is required

What you will do:

As Associate Service Sales Engineer, you will be supporting the sale of Labour & Materials (L&M) labour hours, travel, and materials for service tasks, and the sale/administration of Planned Service Agreements (PSA) for uptime.

Gain exposure to digitalization and retrofit opportunities while working under supervision to help generate quotes, manage opportunities, and engage customers.

How You Will Do It:

A.    Primary Responsibilities (L&M & PSA Focus)

• L&M sales:

Assist in pricing and selling Labour & Materials for field service tasks, including labour hours, labour rates, travel charges, and materials used. Ensure quotes reflect accurate scoping and margin targets, with engineering support as needed.

• Quote preparation:

Prepare clear L&M quotations with defined labour, travel, and materials elements; use standard templates and guidance to ensure consistency.

• PSA sales

Support the promotion and administration of PSA (Planned Service Agreements) for uptime, including quoting, basic proposal development, and coordination with operations and teams.

• Attaching L&M/PSA:

Work with teams to identify opportunities to include L&M on service jobs or to offer PSA alongside existing services; support strategies to improve attach rates.

• Customer data collection:

Gather site and equipment data, maintenance history, and usage information to tailor L&M quotes and PSA scopes; maintain accurate records in the CRM.

• CRM & documentation:

Keep opportunities, quotes, and related documents up to date in the CRM; ensure accuracy and compliance of commercial paperwork.

B.   Secondary Responsibilities (Digitalization & Retrofit)

• Digitalization support: Assist in promoting digital service offerings (monitoring platforms, connectivity) by collecting customer data and supporting value-based proposals as directed.
• Retrofit support: Aid in identifying retrofit/upgrade opportunities; coordinate with field/engineering teams for initial scoping and proposal preparation.

C.   Operational & Support Responsibilities

• Quotation support: Prepare quotes, pricing inquiries, and basic technical proposals under supervision; ensure timely, accurate documentation.
• Customer engagement: Assist in proactive communication before, during, and after quotes; follow up on AR, PO, TOC, and other commercial documents.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Support regional offices and coordinate with Operations, Procurement, and Engineering to fulfill customer needs; assist with market surveys and competitive analysis as required.
• Documentation & delivery: Ensure electronic documentation is complete and compliant; support timely parts delivery and service execution planning

D.   Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• L&M quotes won and L&M attach rate (percentage of opportunities converting to L&M quotes/sales).
• PSA revenue, gross margin, and renewal activity (as applicable).
• L&M/PSA pipeline growth and conversion rate.
• On-time service delivery and adherence to project timelines.
• Margin achievement on L&M and PSA engagements.
• Customer satisfaction and retention metrics.

E.    Relationships

• Internal: Sales, Operations, Admin, Procurement, Engineering, Regional Offices.
• External: Customers, Vendors, Contractors, Service Partners.

What We Look For:

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related) or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in service sales, maintenance, or related field;
• experience with L&M stand-alone quotes or service work is a plus.
• Exposure to industrial sectors (manufacturing, oil & gas, heavy equipment) is beneficial.
• Familiarity with digital service platforms is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies:

• Foundational sales aptitude with ability to articulate value-based solutions.
• Customer-centric, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently as well as across functions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills;
• Proficient with CRM and MS Office.
• Quick learner, willing to develop expertise in L&M (Labour & Materials) and PSA.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Job Description

We are seeking a Contracts Engineer (Electrical) to support contract administration activities for M&E construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and issue contractual letters, notices and correspondence to clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Assist in the preparation of Variation Orders (VOs), Extension of Time (EOT) submissions and other contractual documents.
• Review contract documents, specifications and technical drawings.
• Coordinate with project teams on contract-related matters and submissions.
• Maintain proper records of contractual documents and correspondence.
• Monitor contractual deadlines and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Travel to project sites when required to support project and contractual matters.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in the construction or M&E industry.
• Prior experience as an Electrical Engineer will be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of contract administration, VO and EOT processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and contract documents.
• Good written communication and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Candidates with more years of relevant experience may be considered for senior positions.

Our esteemed client, an established MNC, is searching for a Design & Coordination Engineer:

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and review design drawings with consultants to ensure compliance with project and authority requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during design and construction phases.
• Plan, monitor, and report on shop drawing production progress.
• Prepare technical submissions, including materials, construction methods, and C&S shop drawings.
• Liaise closely with Architectural and M&E teams as well as relevant authorities to resolve design and site-related matters.
• Supervise and guide a team of BIM Modelers for the production of coordinated shop drawings and Concrete Body Plans.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in design coordination, preferably with a main contractor.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) with the Professional Engineers Board will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of design standards.
• Independent, analytical, and self-motivated, with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Salary: Up to SGD 7,000 +VB (1 - 2 Months)
• Working Location: Redhill
• Working Hours: 5 Days Work, 8am - 5pm

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• Assist QP(S) in the daily supervision and coordination duties including civil and structural works, site investigations, building works, etc
• Lead, monitor and supervise RTOs on Site
• Responsible for the consistency of quality assurance inspections and testing for works
• Attend site meetings and resolve technical issues with Contractor
• Keep quality records of all works, monitor & report on work progress
• Review and comment on contractor’s submissions
• To review and supervise safety, environmental and health matters

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Engineering or equivalent.
• Registered as RE with the Joint Accreditation Committee of the Institution of Engineers Singapore / Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore
• Minimum 5 years of experience in C&S works
• Familiar with steel structure and piling inspection, piling load test and excavation works
• Possess strong initiative, and ability to work independently and within team environment when required
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to work in Sentosa
• 5.5 days work week
  

· Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Programming & Systems Analysis/Science (Computer Studies) faculties.

·        Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a test engineer, preferably in banking or financial services environment

·        Good hands-on experience in the following technologies:

o   Test automation: Selenium, Java

o   Programming/Scripting: Python, Java

o   Version control systems: Git

o   CI/CD tools: Jenkins or similar

o   Database: SQL scripting (SQL Server or Oracle preferred)

o   API Testing: REST API experience

SMC (Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.) is a Joint Venture between NXP and TSMC. We offer flexible and cost-effective semiconductor fabrication solutions by maintaining fully equipped SMIF cleanroom environment, 100% equipment automation and proven wafer-manufacturing processes.

We're looking for innovative, passionate, and talented people like you to join our team.

We’re searching for an Engineer to be part of our Diffusion (Furnace) Department diverse team of talent.

What you will be working on:

• To sustain and improve all equipment performance indices to meet operations goals

• Perform shift duties based on rotation systems to support production

• Optimize equipment uptime/ reliability thru scheduled & recovery maintenance. 

• Control equipment performance indices to meet BBS goals

• Comply to ISO standards and Quality systems of the company

• Forecast/ establish stock levels of spares and consumables to meet manufacturing capacity within allocated budget

• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance OI to standardize equipment practice

• Train/ mentor AEs to through OJT and continually upgrade their technical skills to cope with technological changes

• Recommend improvement to enhance capabilities, reliabilities or cost saving

• Participate in CIT team/ task force to optimize equipment performance and COO

• Start-up new equipment to support production ramp, from facilities hook-up, vendor start-up, to acceptance of equipment.

• Documentation of Corrective Action and Best-Known Methods for equipment to allow more efficient troubleshooting

• Ensure good housekeeping and safety practices in the work area.

More about you:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering

• Diploma in Mechatronics/ Electronics/ Mechanical Engineering with at least 4 years semiconductor equipment maintenance experience.

• 1-3 years relevant experience in the semiconductor manufacturing environment.

• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.

• High Vacuum maintenance experience

• Basic semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment/ process knowledge

• Able to interpret electrical/ pneumatic schematic drawings

• Team Player

• Possess a strong sense of responsibility

SSMC is firmly committed to upholding equal employment opportunities for all individuals. We strictly adhere to the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), the Singapore Food Safety and Security Act 2025 (FSSA 2025), and the Singapore Code of Advertising Practice. All qualified applicants will receive non-discriminatory consideration for employment on the basis of merit and regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability, or any other attributes as protected by the relevant laws.

· Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Programming & Systems Analysis/Science (Computer Studies) faculties.

· Candidates should have 3 – 6 years of experience in relevant activities.

· Excellent understanding of Java, PL/SQL & Linux.

· Experience on Calypso versions higher than v13 an asset.

· Experience in Calypso back-office functionality with hands-on experience in customizations of different Calypso modules (trained by a client of Nasdaq Calypso, by Nasdaq Calypso or a consulting company on these modules):

o   Custom Remote Services

o   Engines

o   Events

o   Filters

o   Reporting Framework

o   ScheduledTask

o   Message / Swift messages

o   Transfers

o   Settlement Delivery Instructions

o   Accounting

o   Pricers

o   Workflows

o   Reconciliation functionalities

· Knowledge of Confirmations, Settlement, Position, and Accounting modules.

· Understanding of financial assets (repos, bonds, SLB, issuances) and trade lifecycle.

· Experience with regulatory reporting HRF, NORIA, MMSR.

· Experience ideally in interfacing Calypso with external systems.

· Hands-on experience in implementation projects.

· AGILE track record.

· Experience in GIT, MasterDeploy, SVN, JENKINS, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes.

·        Database: Oracle, Sybase, MongoDB.

·        Experience in implementing NR scenarios.

· Developing microservices.

Overview

Microsoft has an exciting opportunity for an experienced service engineer to join our Sovereign Cloud Program, working to build out and support the operations infrastructure in Microsoft’s National Partner Clouds (NPCs).

NPCs are specialized cloud environments that are designed to comply with the data laws of specific countries and regions.  You would be part of the team responsible for

• enabling secure cross-domain data transfer between the Azure public cloud and the NPCs
• enabling secure operational access to the NPCs for the local operations team
• NPC operations infrastructure – including WAN and LAN connectivity

These capabilities enable secure data transfer between platforms, and have critical and demanding security, sovereignty, monitoring and control requirements. Coupled with the challenges of supporting complex environments across disparate security domains, these roles create exciting complex engineering and service support challenges you can solve with us!

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.  As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals.

Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be a critical member of a geo-distributed team responsible for designing, implementing and supporting operations capabilities within high-assurance, secure and highly available environments.  Your role as a senior engineer will mean you are responsible for the outcomes the team delivers as well as ensuring other team members grow and learn to deliver better outcomes themselves.
• You’ll be responsible for championing, implementing and refining DevOps practices in order to improve operational efficiency while ensuring other requirements, such as security, are not compromised.
• You’ll lead design, code and security reviews across teams to identify risks and prevent classes of bugs prior to release by applying expertise in application design, security, and other relevant technologies.
• You’ll understand the capabilities and limitations of existing tools and resources, and the customer impact of design trade-offs and exceptions, to drive and optimize team decision making.
• You’ll actively drive 24/7/365 support, which means participating in rotating on-call duties. Your responsiveness and problem-solving skills will be crucial.
• Collaboration across the global organization is essential. You’ll be a contact point between teams, driving cross-team information sharing and process reuse in order to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Working closely with security teams, you’ll ensure adherence to security standards. This involves integrating security practices into all aspects of your work. By maintaining a strong security posture, you’ll protect critical assets.
• You should expect to need to travel to the in-country Sovereign Operations Centers on a regular basis. This physical presence is vital for effective coordination, monitoring, and collaboration within the center.  Exact frequency to be agreed,  but needs to be frequent enough to build strong relationships with the customer teams there.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in designing, building and operating complex IT environments.

• Deep knowledge and experience deploying/configuring and maintaining: Active Directory, Group Policy, WSUS, MECM, Windows Desktop deployments and application installations.

• Experience with system and service management in high security domains.
• Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or any other equivalent Cloud Certification
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is essential for internal collaboration and reporting.

Desired:

• Deep experience in system and service administration of complex platforms.
• A passion for innovation in complex and constrained environments, to deliver advanced and progressive customer experiences.
• Experience working in broad domains including security, software, networking and service design.
• Extensive experience of service support, with on-call responsibilities. 
• Expertise experience in problem solving and analyzing distributed systems and critical production service environments.   
• Systems shell scripting experience (Bash, PowerShell, Python) and Dev Ops suites such as Ansible or equivalent.
• DevOps experience, including continuous configuration automation.
• Azure deployment knowledge including Bicep and Arm templates.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Customer or government screening requirements as needed over time.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Required Skills

• Develop, deploy, and optimize machine learning and AI solutions that address complex business challenges.
• Strong programming skills in Python with experience in machine learning libraries and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Proven experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Good understanding of AI agents & agentic workflows, LLM orchestration frameworks and reasoning patterns
• Create multi-agent systems and equip AI models with function/tool-calling capabilities
• Design and implement RAG systems to ground AI responses in enterprise data
• Assess and integrate AI models (e.g. LLMs) ensuring optimal performance and reliability
• Optimize agentic workflows and AI agents for production use cases
• Testing and optimizing system prompts and few-shot example to ensure accurate, consistent, and safe AI outputs
• Performance evaluation of machine learning and AI models using appropriate metrics, evaluation sets and techniques, and continuously iterate and improve upon them
• Collaborate with platform teams, data engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to integrate machine learning solutions into existing systems and processes
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure the quality and reliability of machine learning solutions

5 days, 9am-6pm

Salary: $4000 - $5000, negotiable depends on experience

Location: Shenton Way

Job scope:

Business Development & Market Expansion:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across printers, converters, packaging companies, and brand owners
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
• Actively promote company’s portfolio of paper and board products into target market segments
• Drive specification of products into brand and packaging projects

Pre-Sales & Technical Consultation:

• Engage customers to understand their application needs (printing, packaging, branding, sustainability goals)
• Recommend suitable paper and board grades based on performance, cost, and end-use requirements
• Provide technical support on printability, runnability, and conversion performance
• Work closely with mills and internal teams to align product offerings with customer requirements

Market Intelligence & Strategy:

• Gather insights on market trends, pricing, competitor activity, and customer needs
• Support product positioning and go-to-market strategies
• Identify opportunities for new product introductions or exclusive representations

Marketing & Industry Engagement:

• Support marketing activities including product launches, presentations, and customer workshops
• Participate in industry events, exhibitions, and trade shows to promote company’s offerings
• Assist in developing sales materials and solution-based presentations

Requirements:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in the print, paper, packaging, or board industry
• Strong understanding of:Paper and board grades (coated, uncoated, folding boxboard, etc.)Printing processes (offset, digital, flexo, gravure)Packaging and branding applications
• Existing network within printers, converters, or brand owners is highly advantageous