About the job
At Decathlon, we are on a mission to unite people through sport, making wellness accessible to all. Our transformation from a traditional retailer to a global sustainable sports brand reflects our commitment to delivering the physical, emotional, and societal benefits of sport worldwide. Guided by our core values of Vitality, Generosity, Responsibility, and Authenticity, we strive to ensure that everyone can participate in sports, regardless of their skill level or physical condition.
About the Role
We are in search of a dynamic and technically proficient leader to steer our engineering initiatives across the APAC region. In this crucial position, you will be responsible for the technical strategy and operational reliability of our e-commerce platforms that serve 12 countries in Asia.
Located in Singapore, you will lead a diverse team of software engineers across Singapore and Vietnam. Your role will bridge the gap between technology, people, and business growth as you establish a long-term technical vision and mentor a high-performing engineering organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Organizational Leadership: Guide and expand a team of over 20 engineers across various technologies (Web, Backend, iOS, Android, DevOps, and Support). You will oversee managers and cultivate a culture of engineering excellence.
- Platform Strategy & Architecture: Serve as the ultimate technical authority for architectural decisions, transitioning to microservices, and advancing our cloud-native ecosystem.
- Reliability & Scale: Ensure platform uptime and operational health, scaling the infrastructure to support over 30% annual business growth and peak traffic events.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Communicate complex technical roadmaps into tangible business value for executive leadership and headquarters stakeholders.
The Technical Stack
We are seeking a leader who is proficient in:
- Infrastructure: GCP, Kubernetes.
- Backend: SpringBoot, Kafka, OpenSearch.
- Frontend/Mobile: React/Next.js, Native Mobile (Android/iOS), KMP.
Requirements
Your Profile
- Architecture Expertise: Extensive experience in microservices, cloud-native systems, and high-availability platforms.
- Communication: Full professional proficiency in English is required; proficiency in French is a considerable advantage due to regular collaboration with our Global HQ.
- Professional Experience: Approximately 8-10 years in the tech industry, showcasing a clear career progression from Individual Contributor to Engineering Leadership.
- Leadership: Proven success in managing 'teams of teams' and adeptness in navigating the complexities of a distributed APAC/Global workforce.

