1,451 Chief Technology Officer jobs in Singapore

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will lead the development and execution of the company's technology vision, product innovation strategy, and digital transformation roadmap. Your core mission is to architect scalable, intelligent automation and energy management solutions that align with the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and support our clients’ ESG goals. As a founder-level executive, you will drive product development, oversee engineering and R&D teams, and cultivate partnerships in the AI, IoT, and building automation ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technology Leadership & Vision
  • Define and execute the company’s technology strategy aligned with business goals.
  • Spearhead the architecture and design of IoT- and AI-powered platforms for BMS, SCADA, EMS, and smart lighting systems.
  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies in AI, automation, sustainability tech, and cloud computing to guide innovation.
• Product Innovation
  • Lead the development and roadmap of BZERO’s flagship products, including AI-integrated building management solutions, plug-and-play energy monitoring tools, and smart automation systems.
  • Ensure modular, scalable, and secure design of IoT infrastructure and AI models.
  • Drive cross-functional product ideation, prototyping, and validation cycles.
• Team & Project Oversight
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team of software engineers, AI developers, IoT integrators, and solution architects.
  • Oversee the full product lifecycle—from concept to commercial deployment—ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance.
  • Facilitate agile project management practices and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with the CEO and business leads to align tech development with strategic goals and market opportunities.
• Strategic Partnerships & Business Alignment
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between tech development and business strategy.
  • Engage with partners, clients, and government agencies to co-develop cutting-edge solutions.
  • Represent BZERO in industry forums and innovation challenges as a technology thought leader.
• Governance & Security
  • Implement cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance frameworks across all platforms and solutions.
  • Ensure resilience in architecture to mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, tariffs, or tech restrictions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Proven experience 5-10 years in automation, building management systems, and IoT-based solution delivery.
• Strong knowledge in Open Protocols (Modbus, BACnet, MQTT), AI integration (OpenAI, n8n), and cloud architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage multi-disciplinary projects.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with deep interest in green technologies, sustainability, and smart infrastructure.

Polynomial Partners is a newly launched systematic hedge fund operating globally with team members in Singapore, Hong Kong, the US, and UK. We are seeking our first Chief Technology Officer to perform the important senior management role of tying together the ambitious growth roadmap of our tech stack and ensure the platform is scalable and resilient. This role is intended to be based in Singapore, but we will consider candidates in Hong Kong or London, where Polynomial also maintains offices.

1. Infrastructure and Systems Management:
   • Develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with the fund's strategic goals.
   • Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of both general corporate and trading infrastructure, including cloud-based networking, execution platforms, data pipelines, and operational systems including risk, finance, and reporting.
   • Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and secure, with minimal latency and maximum uptime.
2. Team Development and Collaboration:
   • Build, lead, and mentor a team of software engineers, data scientists, and quantitative developers.
   • Oversee multiple ongoing development projects with the aim of keeping infrastructure agile, cost effective, and cohesive.
   • Work closely with research and trading teams to understand requirements and deliver tailored technology solutions.
3. Security, Compliance, and Risk Management:
   • Work together with legal and compliance colleagues to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Oversee audit or due diligence processes of auditors, data providers, or investors.
   • Identify and mitigate technology-related risks that could impact trading or operational performance
   • Take senior ownership of Technology Risk and Compliance policies and procedures, including those regarding cybersecurity, data privacy, technology audit and assessment, security operations.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or another related technical discipline.
• Proven experience as a senior technology operator within a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or a similarly complex, data-intensive environment.
• Deep understanding of capital markets technology requirements regarding data pipelines, execution infrastructure, risk and performance measurement.
• Experience implementing and enhancing fund-management technology platforms such as EMS / OMS / PMS / RMS and data inputs to such systems.
• Experience building business continuity (BCP) and incident response plans and procedures.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Java, web development)
• Experience in data management infrastructure (ETL, data lakes, data warehouse) is a plus
• 5+ years experience operating within cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and recent qualifications to demonstrate knowledge is up to date
• Experience with, and appreciation of, regulatory and investor due diligence considerations common in the industry.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an agile engineering team, fostering ownership, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Lead the transition away from vendor applications to internally developed delivery management technology with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and leadership teams to align engineering efforts with organizational goals and customer needs.
• Implement and uphold best practices in software architecture, system reliability, security, and scalability
• Identify and reduce dependencies on external vendors while increasing internal technology capacity.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation by adopting new technologies and development methodologies suited to the logistics space.
• Mentor engineers and promote a high-velocity, collaborative team culture to meet increasing demand.

• 5+ years’ experience in engineering roles, with significant exposure to team leadership or engineering management, preferably in high-growth startups, SaaS, or logistics tech environments.
• Proven ability to lead technology transitions from external vendors to fully owned internal platforms.
• Strong expertise in software architecture, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and agile software development.
• Skilled at building, mentoring, and scaling engineering teams in fast-paced settings.
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively liaise between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Passionate about using technology to transform logistics operations and solve real-world challenges.

Overview

The CTO will shape the technology vision and build scalable infrastructure to drive the next phase of growth. This role oversees engineering, product, and data, with a focus on AI-powered automation, personalisation, and monetisation. The CTO will work closely with leadership to transform the platform into a high-speed, high-integrity, AI-driven business.

• Define and execute the full-stack technology strategy across platforms, applications, data, and automation.
• Design API-first, modular systems that scale and adapt across markets.
• Build a data-driven flywheel where user activity enhances insights and monetization.
• Develop AI for personalization, content curation, targeting, and customer journeys.
• Automate key operations including profiling, segmentation, and campaign delivery.
• Implement human-in-the-loop models to safeguard quality and trust.
• Lead data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and real-time activation.
• Build recommendation engines to boost engagement and relevance.
• Drive engineering excellence through agile processes, QA, release management, and documentation.
• Scale and lead distributed engineering and product teams.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure technology directly supports business growth.

• CTO or VP Engineering at a consumer or data-driven platform.
• Proven experience scaling consumer platforms (web + mobile).
• Strong foundation in AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, and data architecture.
• Experience with AI automation, recommendation engines, or campaign platforms.
• Skilled in balancing speed, scalability, cost, and governance.
• Track record of building and leading global engineering teams.
• Fluency in Mandarin required to manage offshore teams effectively.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Overview

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

We are seeking a strategic yet hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technology vision, architecture, and execution for the company. This role requires a deep technical foundation and the ability to drive real implementation—from designing scalable platforms to guiding software delivery teams across the full DevSecOps lifecycle.

As a core member of the executive team, the CTO will work cross-functionally with product, operations, and external partners to ensure that technology outcomes are aligned with business priorities.

1. Technology Strategy & Architecture Leadership
   • Define and own the enterprise-wide technology roadmap in alignment with commercial goals.
   • Lead and contribute to the implementation of scalable system architecture and integrations .
   • Provide technical leadership to solution and technical architects , driving robust solutioning for complex business requirements.
   • Stay ahead of technology trends and ensure continuous innovation.
2. Software Development & DevOps Excellence
   • Oversee and participate in hands-on implementation of CI/CD pipelines, software modules, and infrastructure-as-code.
   • Champion modern engineering practices including Agile, DevSecOps, test automation, containerization, and observability.
   • Guide engineering teams through code reviews, debugging, system performance tuning, and production releases.
   • Ensure high system availability, fault tolerance, and delivery velocity across environments.
3. Project Delivery & Technical Execution
   • Lead the delivery of enterprise-grade products and platforms from idea to production.
   • Translate architectural vision into working, well-documented systems with appropriate scalability and security measures.
   • Serve as the technical escalation point, resolving architectural, design, or implementation issues effectively.
   • Monitor delivery risks and remove technical blockers proactively.
4. Technical Team & Talent Management
   • Build, lead, and retain a high-performing team of engineers, DevOps specialists, and architects.
   • Create a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.
   • Provide mentorship and career development pathways for technical talent.
   • Set and enforce coding standards, documentation norms, and architectural principles.
5. Cross-functional Engagement
   • Collaborate with Product and Operations teams to co-develop scalable, user-centric tech solutions.
   • Align technical deliverables with business needs, go-to-market timelines, and regulatory requirements.
   • Act as a credible technical voice when engaging with customers, vendors, and key external stakeholders.
6. Security, Risk & Governance
   • Design and implement security-by-design principles across all technology layers.
   • Own disaster recovery, data governance, and incident response planning.
   • Ensure compliance with national cybersecurity standards and industry frameworks.
   • Continuously assess and mitigate technology-related risks across infrastructure and applications.

• 14+ years in software engineering or enterprise systems, including 5+ years in senior technology leadership roles.
• Proven experience in architecting, building, and implementing end-to-end systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong technical depth in cloud/on-prem infrastructure , DevOps, microservices, and modern software stacks.
• Hands-on leadership of solution architects and technical delivery teams across large-scale programs.
• Demonstrated ability to drive delivery under pressure, resolve technical challenges, and scale platforms securely.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to operate at both code and boardroom levels.

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Responsibilities

• Define and execute technical strategies to drive innovation and growth.
• Oversee product and service development, ensuring quality standards and effective operational management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop technical teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration on technical initiatives.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies and recommend adoption where relevant.
• Undertake other ad-hoc responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on technical experience in software development, with 3–5 years in senior management.
• Proven success as a CTO or senior technology leader.
• Strong operational expertise with experience in technical management from an operations perspective.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with extensive experience in building and managing high-performing teams.

About Codex Solutions

A joint venture company by ST Engineering Mission Software & Services Pte. Ltd. and HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), Codex Solutions is set up to be a dynamic and forward-looking technology company established to develop cutting-edge software solutions that support and strengthen Singapore's homeland security efforts. As a mission-driven organisation, we are focused on building strong in-house capabilities that directly address the complex challenges faced by the Home Team.

With a strong emphasis on innovation, product excellence, and impact at scale, Codex Solutions offers a unique environment where purpose meets technology. We are assembling a diverse and talented team of technologists and problem solvers who are passionate about making a real difference. If you're looking to shape meaningful solutions and be part of something bigger — Codex Solutions is where you'll want to be.

Together, We Can Make A Significant Impact

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a key executive role, reporting directly to the CEO. The CTO is responsible for defining and leading the technology strategy, ensuring the development and delivery of innovative, high-quality software solutions. The CTO oversees all technical aspects of the company, collaborates with other executives, and ensures the company stays at the forefront of technological advancements.

Be Part of Our Success

Technology Strategy and Leadership

• Define and execute the company's technology vision.
• Identify emerging technologies and trends.
• Collaborate with the CPO, COO, and stakeholders to align strategies.
• Develop and monitor yearly plans and budgets for the Technology Office and R&D.

Software Development and Delivery

• Adopt modern development technologies and methodologies.
• Establish quality assurance and testing frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and data security regulations.

Innovation and R&D

• Lead research and development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation.
• Build partnerships with technology providers and academic institutions.

Technical Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing technical team.
• Develop a strong technical talent pipeline.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with the COO for operational support.
• Partner with the CPO to translate user requirements into technical deliverables.
• Engage with end users, partners, and stakeholders for technical guidance.

Risk Management and Security

• Identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Implement best practices for cybersecurity.
• Establish protocols for disaster recovery and incident management.

Qualities We Value

• Extensive experience in technology leadership roles, preferably in software development and the Singapore government domain.
• Strong expertise in software architecture, development methodologies, and IT infrastructure design (cloud and on-premise).
• Proven track record of driving innovation and delivering scalable, high-quality technology solutions.
• Deep understanding of emerging technologies, including AI, cloud computing, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Our Commitment That Goes Beyond the Norm

• An environment where you will be working on cutting-edge technologies and architectures.
• Safe space where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone's unique contributions are celebrated.
• Meaningful work and projects that make a difference in people's lives.
• A fun, passionate and collaborative workplace.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits

Working Location: One-North

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to lead our team in the development of innovative software solutions. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing complex IT architectures, providing strategic-technological advice, and managing teams from a technical perspective.

1. Design and implement complex IT architectures in innovative software solutions.
2. Provide strategic-technological advice to customers.
3. Manage teams from a technical perspective from kick-off to roll-out.
4. Closely collaborate with project management teams.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience as a Software Engineer and/or Architect.

• Knowledge in developing highly available and secure cloud solutions.
• Expertise in software architectures and documentation (especially microservices and domain-driven design).
• Proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Java, Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL databases, Apache Kafka).
• Familiarity with DevOps/GitOps principles (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring, security).

• Convincing leadership qualities.
• Captivating coaching and mentoring mentality.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn continuously.
• Able to actively shape and develop the career of colleagues.
• Experienced leader who is a decisive success factor for agile development processes.

Software Engineer

As a highly skilled Java Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of scalable and high-performance applications. Your passion for building robust software systems and ability to work collaboratively in an agile environment make you an ideal candidate for this position.

The full software development lifecycle is involved in this role, from requirements gathering and system design to development, deployment, and maintenance. You will be responsible for delivering optimised, scalable and maintainable end-to-end software systems, building business logics and APIs to connect all systems and components together, and continually improving and maintaining software applications.

In addition to your technical skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills are also required. If you have a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns, experience with RESTful web services, JSON, and API integration, and knowledge of SQL and relational databases, we encourage you to apply.

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