We are seeking a hands-on and technically strong Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of cross-platform applications and IoT-integrated systems, with a special focus on smart vending machine platforms. This role combines leadership, architecture, and coding responsibilities. You will guide a distributed engineering team and build scalable solutions that integrate mobile apps, web dashboards, backend systems, and real-time telemetry from vending machines across multiple regions. Travel between Singapore and Vietnam is required for team and vendor collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end software development for IoT-enabled vending machine platforms, including:
• React.js web dashboard for telemetry monitoring, remote control, and analytics.
• Kotlin-based Android modules for device communication and offline capabilities.
• Backend services built with PHP Laravel to support gamification, data pipelines, and remote vending control.
• Collaborate with hardware vendors, manufacturers, and firmware engineers to ensure robust system integration.
• Design and implement telemetry solutions for real-time vending machine data collection and monitoring.
• Mentor and lead distributed engineering teams in Singapore and Vietnam.
• Define and enforce architectural best practices, coding standards, and DevOps CI/CD workflows.
• Manage version control, automated testing, deployment pipelines, and technical documentation.
• Participate in roadmap planning, feature prioritization, and technical discussions with partners and vendors.
• Travel occasionally between Singapore and Vietnam for integration testing, deployment support, and team collaboration.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience, including at least 2–3 years in a leadership or technical lead role.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• PHP Laravel for backend development.
• React.js for modern web applications.
• Experience with microservice architecture and AWS is a big plus
• Knowledge of Android Kotlin for mobile development is a plus.
• Experience integrating with IoT or embedded hardware systems.
• Understanding of REST APIs, device communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, WebSockets), and secure system design.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel between Singapore and Vietnam as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in smart vending machines, POS systems, or remote hardware control.
• Background in telemetry, edge computing, or real-time data monitoring.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS.
• Exposure to machine learning, recommendation systems, or customer behavior analytics.

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