Job Description

We are looking for a technically strong and innovative Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the evolution of our IT operations through intelligent automation and hands-on engineering.
This role is pivotal in enhancing operational resilience, streamlining IT service management processes, and developing the next generation of self-healing, predictive IT operations in close collaboration with diverse IT teams.
Key Responsibilities

• Reimagine and enhance core ITSM practices (Incident, Problem, Change, and Knowledge Management) using modern development frameworks and automation tools.
• Design, prototype, and implement AI-driven operational tools, including predictive incident detection, automated remediation workflows, intelligent alerting, and large language model (LLM)-based knowledge agents.
• Lead the development and deployment of custom automation solutions to improve IT service reliability and reduce manual workload across ITSM domains.
• Collaborate with platform teams, enterprise architects, and developers to conceptualize and build next-generation IT operational capabilities.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to ITSM IPC (Incident, Problem, Change and DR management) Engineers, ensuring effective execution and governance of ITSM processes aligned with ITIL best practices.
• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of ITSM best practices across all IT teams.

Oversee operational aspects of the IT Command Centre and Helpdesk, including:

• Acting as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Monitoring and managing performance of vendor-managed services to ensure SLA and KPI compliance.
• Participating in service reviews, audits, and performance assessments.
• Managing Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes across vendor operations.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and service enhancements.
• Supporting escalation management and root cause analysis efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in IT operations or substantial exposure to ITSM processes and tooling.
• Strong understanding of ITIL framework and ITSM best practices; ITIL v3/v4 certification is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools, scripting, and AI/ML technologies relevant to IT operations.
• Proficient with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor technical teams and lead cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on software development or scripting experience in Python, JavaScript (Node.js), or similar languages.
• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms like Splunk, Grafana, ScienceLogic, or equivalent (advantageous).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps practices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (advantageous).
• Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, scikit-learn, LangChain, OpenAI APIs) is a strong advantage.
• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

We thank all candidates for your interest in Singapore Airlines, and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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