Immediate Hiring Fractional Technical Lead (part-time | consultant)

Support Hiring Growth and Technical Projects

A Singapore-based technology software company is seeking an experienced Fractional Technical Lead to support urgent hiring needs and ongoing technical projects. This is a flexible engagement suited for a senior technical professional who can assess engineering talent, conduct interviews, and provide technical input across software and AI-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical screening interviews for software engineering candidates across junior to senior levels.
• Assess candidate profiles and evaluate technical capability, problem-solving skills, and role fit.
• Support interviews conducted via video call and, where required, in person.
• Work with internal stakeholders and 2–3 external recruitment agencies to streamline hiring.
• Provide structured candidate evaluations, interview feedback, and hiring recommendations.
• Help assess candidates for roles including:
• Software Engineers
• Senior Software Engineers
• Product Design roles
• Business Analysts
• Solution-focused technical roles
• Support hiring managers in understanding candidate strengths, weaknesses, and suitability for project needs.
• Contribute technical guidance to ongoing projects where required.
• Provide input on AI-related initiatives and candidate evaluation for AI-adjacent roles.
• Prepare regular reporting on interview outcomes, hiring progress, and candidate quality.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Senior technical professional with strong software engineering and solution architecture experience.
• Approximately 10–15 years of relevant technical experience.
• Background as a Senior Solution Architect, Technical Lead, Engineering Lead, or equivalent.
• Strong enough technically to evaluate software engineers across different levels.
• Able to assess both hands-on technical capability and broader solution/design thinking.
• Comfortable working across hiring, technical evaluation, stakeholder communication, and project support.
• Familiarity with AI projects or AI-enabled software solutions would be advantageous.
• Practical, hands-on, and flexible in approach.
• Prior experience interviewing or evaluating engineering candidates is highly preferred.
• This role is not intended for an ex-CTO-level profile; the preference is for a senior hands-on technical leader.

Engagement Details

• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Commitment: Approximately 3 days per week
• Engagement Type: Fractional / contract
• Location: Singapore
• Singapore PR / Singaporean required