Technical Lead (Java, React.js)

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 realize 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.

What will you do?

Provide technical leadership for Java-based application development and delivery, with sufficient ReactJS capability to lead full-stack development teams. The role is responsible for translating functional requirements into robust technical solutions, ensuring engineering quality, mentoring developers, resolving complex technical issues and supporting successful project delivery. The Tech Lead is expected to remain hands-on while establishing reusable engineering practices and maintaining alignment with the department’s technology, security and quality standards.

• Lead the technical delivery of Java/Spring Boot applications and related ReactJS frontend components.
• Design and review application architecture, APIs, database structures, integration approaches and technical solutions.
• Lead developers in implementation, code review, debugging, performance optimization and production issue resolution.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design principles, secure development practices, testing and code quality controls.
• Review technical estimates and implementation approaches; identify technical risks, dependencies and mitigation actions.
• Work closely with Solution Architects, Project Managers, Business Analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into deliverable solutions.
• Mentor and coach developers, conduct technical knowledge sharing and support capability development within the team.
• Support technical presales, proposals, solutioning and proof-of-concepts when required.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical problems across application, integration, database and deployment layers.
• Promote reuse of common components, libraries, development patterns and automation to improve delivery efficiency.
• Ensure project implementations comply with applicable security, quality, development and delivery processes.
• Keep abreast of Java, ReactJS, cloud, AI-assisted development and other relevant technology developments and assess their practical application.

Domain Skills

Compulsory (Must-have):

• Strong Java development experience, preferably Java 8/11/17+ and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Strong experience in RESTful API and enterprise application development.
• Good understanding of relational databases, SQL, transaction management and database performance.
• Practical ReactJS experience, including component development, state management, API integration and frontend debugging.
• Experience with software design, design patterns, clean code, unit/integration testing and code review.
• Experience leading technical implementation and resolving complex application issues.
• Familiarity with Git-based source control and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding of application security, secure coding and common web application vulnerabilities.

Desirable (Good-to-have):

• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience with microservices, messaging/integration platforms and distributed systems.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development and/or application of AI in engineering workflows.
• Experience in public-sector, enterprise or large-scale transactional systems.

Education and Certification

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Java/Spring, AWS/cloud, Kubernetes, security or relevant professional certifications is preferred, but not a must
• Relevant Agile/Scrum or technical leadership certification is preferred

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of relevant software development experience, with substantial hands-on Java experience.
• At least 2 years of experience leading developers or acting as a Tech Lead/Senior Engineer with technical leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise Java applications from design through implementation, testing and production support.
• Practical ReactJS experience sufficient to review frontend design and implementation and guide ReactJS developers.
• Experience conducting code/design reviews and troubleshooting complex production issues.
• Experience leading full-stack teams covering Java backend and ReactJS frontend.
• Experience in cloud-based application development, CI/CD and containerized deployment.
• Experience in public-sector or large enterprise application projects.

Non-Domain Skills

• Strong technical leadership and ownership.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions and explain trade-offs.
• Team leadership, mentoring and knowledge-sharing capability.
• Strong collaboration across project, architecture, business and operations teams.
• Good planning, prioritization and risk-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and structured when handling production incidents and delivery challenges.
• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to adopt improved engineering practices.

What do we offer in return?

• Fun working environment
• Employee Wellness Program
• To work in Singapore Government Agencies projects
• We provide structured development framework and growth opportunities. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”)

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 at [email protected]

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.

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