# Software Engineering Lead

- **Company:** [Thunes](/companies/thunes)
- **Location:** Singapore, Central, Singapore
- **Type:** 
- **Posted:** Aug 20, 2026
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## Summary

Thunes, a global payments network enabling real-time money movement across 140+ countries, is hiring a Software Engineering Lead for its Core Payouts & Services team in Singapore. This senior leadership role involves architecting and scaling high-throughput payout APIs and microservices, mentoring engineers, and driving Agile/DevOps practices. Tech stack: Golang (primary), Perl, Python, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), Docker. Requires proven team leadership, strong Golang expertise, database mastery, and API design at scale; fintech/payments experience is a plus. Perks include high-impact ownership of 24/7 payment infrastructure and a continuous delivery culture.

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## Job Description

<div><strong>Software Engineering Lead – Core Payouts & Services</strong></div> <div><br><strong>About the Role</strong></div> <div><br>We are seeking a highly driven, self-motivated, and technically sound <strong>Engineering Lead</strong> to manage our core engineering team in Singapore. In this role, you will lead the team responsible for building and maintaining our mission-critical payout APIs and services—the engine driving our global payments ecosystem.<br>You will bring a startup mindset backed by the rigor required for enterprise scale, ensuring our platform remains highly performant, resilient, secure, and ready for rapid growth.<br>Tech Stack & Tooling</div> <ul> <li><strong>Backend:</strong> Golang (Primary), Perl (Mojolicious), Python</li> <li><strong>Frontend:</strong> Vue.js</li> <li><strong>Database:</strong> PostgreSQL</li> <li><strong>Cloud & Infrastructure:</strong> AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), Docker</li> <li><strong>Practices & Tools:</strong> Agile, CI/CD, TDD, Infrastructure as Code, AI-assisted development (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot)</li> </ul> <div><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></div> <div><br>Technical Leadership & Architecture</div> <ul> <li><strong>Architect & Scale:</strong> Design, build, and maintain high-throughput, low-latency RESTful APIs and core backend microservices.</li> <li><strong>Ownership & Quality:</strong> Take end-to-end ownership of the core payout platform, ensuring SLA compliance, security, high availability, and 24/7 reliability.</li> <li><strong>Best Practices:</strong> Drive engineering excellence by enforcing clean code standards, automated testing (TDD), thorough documentation, and rigorous code reviews.</li> </ul> <div>Team Leadership & Process</div> <ul> <li><strong>Lead & Mentor:</strong> Guide, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability.</li> <li><strong>Agile Execution:</strong> Champion Agile practices (sprint planning, stand-ups, pair programming) to ensure predictable and high-velocity delivery.</li> <li><strong>DevOps & Automation:</strong> Collaborate with platform/DevOps tools to streamline CI/CD pipelines, automated provisioning, monitoring, and zero-downtime deployments multiple times per day.</li> </ul> <div>Collaboration & Stakeholder Management</div> <ul> <li><strong>Global Coordination:</strong> Partner closely with the Chief Architect, product management, and cross-functional engineering teams globally to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps.</li> </ul> <div><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></div> <div><br>Qualifications</div> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).</li> </ul> <div>Experience & Technical Skills</div> <ul> <li><strong>Proven Leadership:</strong> Experience mentoring or leading an engineering team in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li><strong>Golang Expertise:</strong> Strong hands-on proficiency in <strong>Golang</strong> for building scalable backend systems and web services.</li> <li><strong>Database Mastery:</strong> Deep understanding of relational databases, query optimization, and schema design (preferably PostgreSQL).</li> <li><strong>API Design at Scale:</strong> Demonstrable track record of designing, building, and securing high-volume REST/JSON APIs.</li> <li><strong>Cloud & Containers:</strong> Solid familiarity with AWS services and container orchestration using Kubernetes (EKS).</li> <li><strong>Legacy & Polyglot Curiosity:</strong> Willingness or experience working with <strong>Perl</strong> (Mojolicious) or legacy codebases as part of platform evolution and modernization.</li> </ul> <div>Nice to Have</div> <ul> <li>Experience in the <strong>Fintech / Payments</strong> industry.</li> <li>Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, JavaScript/TypeScript).</li> </ul> <div>What We Offer</div> <ul> <li><strong>High Impact:</strong> Direct ownership of core payment infrastructure used around the world 24/7.</li> <li><strong>Continuous Delivery Culture:</strong> A true DevOps culture where you own your code—write, test, and deploy multiple times a day.</li> <li><strong>Growth Environment:</strong> A collaborative, feedback-driven workplace equipped with modern engineering tools and room to innovate</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>About Thunes:</strong><br>Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 140 countries and more than 90...

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