Information Technology - Lead Software Engineer (ITSM IT Service Operations and Resilience Lead)

Singapore Airlines

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Job DescriptionWe 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.1587

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