Total 7 job vacancies by Vanguard Software Pte. Ltd.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Game Spine Animator with years of experience to create high-impact, gameplay-driven animations for games. This role focuses on enhancing gameplay rhythm, visual clarity, and player feedback through precise timing and execution. You will be expected to work within production constraints while producing clean, reusable, and structured assets that enable efficient collaboration across design, art, and engineering. This role directly influences player engagement and the overall gameplay experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and produce in-game animations using Spine, including core gameplay moments and bonus features, as well as UI motion graphics such as button interactions and transitions. Handle character rigging, including bone setup and animation implementation.
• Collaborate with sound designers to synchronize animation timing with audio cues, ensuring impactful and responsive gameplay feedback. Refine key interaction moments such as event reveals, feature triggers, and player inputs, and make minor sound timing adjustments when required.
• Deliver high-quality animations underproduction constraints, balancing visual quality, performance, and development timelines. Apply techniques such as skeletal animation, mesh deformation, and fake 3D approaches to create depth and motion efficiently.
• Maintain clean, well-structured animation files with clear naming conventions, logical hierarchy, and proper layering. Ensure assets are readable, maintainable, and reusable. Contribute to improving animation workflows, standards, and reusable templates.
• Work closely with Game Design, UI, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth implementation and integration. Communicate clearly, iterate efficiently based on feedback, and support minor visual asset adjustments when required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with Spine (experience with Spine 3.8 is a plus).
• Strong understanding of character rigging, animation curves, mesh deformation, layering, and animation implementation workflows. Experience in UI animation and motion graphics is required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is essential; familiarity with Figma is a plus.
• Strong sense of animation timing and motion rhythm, with a clear understanding of how animation and sound combine to enhance gameplay feedback. Ability to fine-tune interaction moments to improve player experience.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
• Strong judgment in balancing time, quality, and production constraints. Ability to avoid over-engineering and focus on delivering the appropriate level of polish. Capable of making practical decisions under deadlines.
• Experience in games is preferred. Additional advantages include strong fake 3D animation skills, experience designing full animation flows, and familiarity with Unity integration pipelines.
• Willingness to leverageAI tools to improve workflow efficiency.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and collaborate with offshore teams.
• Domain knowledge or experience in the gaming industry will be an added advantage.

Please submit your Spine animation portfolio with your application (required), ideally showcasing gameplay-related animations.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong backend and infrastructure experience to lead complex, system-level initiatives across our software platform. This role owns end-to-end delivery of backend services, data pipelines, and infrastructure programs, ensuring work is predictable, scalable, and production-ready. The Technical Project Manager will operate at the core of our technical stack, partnering with Tech Engineering, DevOps, SRE, and Product teams to turn architectural vision into reliable execution.

This position is ideal for someone who understands how software is built, is able to design reliable delivery systems, and is able to lead teams through ambiguity toward achieving clear results.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Planning & Delivery

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics.

• Build and manage detailed project delivery plans, timelines, and resource allocation.

• Apply Agile or hybrid delivery models effectively.

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and blockers.

Technical & Stakeholder Alignment

• Partner with Backend, Platform, DevOps, and SRE teams to align on architecture and execution.

• Act as the bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. Translate architectural intent into executable plans with the Tech Engineering team.

• Provide clear status, risks, and progress reporting to leadership. 

• Ensure feasibility, sequencing, and dependency management across systems.

Team Leadership

• Coach and develop team members to maximize impact and growth.

• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Support performance tracking and development planning.

• Ensure teams remain aligned with project goals and company direction.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify architectural, operational, and delivery risks early.

• Maintain risk registers, dependency maps, and mitigation plans.

• Drive early escalation on performance, reliability, and security risks.

• Ensure projects meet standards for availability, latency, security, and compliance.
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management in software development environments.

• 3+ years of experience in backend engineering.

• Good understanding of distributed systems, APIs, data pipelines, and service-oriented architectures.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiar with observability, reliability engineering, and production operations.

• Experience driving cross-team technical programs involving multiple services and infrastructure layers.

• Ability to translate complex system design into clear execution plans and business impact.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to travel occasionally and collaborate with offshore teams.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dependable and professional Personal Driver to provide chauffeuring support to Senior Management and the Executive Office, including family members and VIP guests.

The ideal candidate is experienced, safety-conscious, and familiar with Singapore roads, with a strong sense of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe and timely chauffeuring services for Senior Management and the Executive Office, including family members and VIP guests.
• Plan routes efficiently and adjust to traffic conditions when required.
• Run errands and provide general support as assigned.
• Always maintain cleanliness and overall condition of the assigned vehicle (including daily washing).
• Ensure proper maintenance of the vehicle, including servicing, refueling, and cash card top-ups.
• Keep accurate records of receipts and expenses.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers as the priority.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a driver
• Possess a valid Class 3 driving license with a clean driving record and safe driving practices
• Good knowledge of Singapore roads and traffic regulations
• Good in using navigation applications effectively
• Reliable, punctual, independent and responsible
• Able to work overtime on short notice, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and public holidays when required
• Willing to be on standby at all times
• Able to travel at short notice, including possible trips to Malaysia

Working Hours:

Split Shift (Monday to Sunday):

• 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
• 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Rest Day: 1 day per week (based on roster)

Additional Information:

• Company vehicle will be provided and must be parked at the designated location at the end of working hours

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an Expert Backend Engineer to take a technical leadership role across teams and domains. You’ll be responsible for architecting and driving the development of scalable, resilient systems that directly align with business objectives. As a domain expert, you’ll provide thought leadership, mentor other engineers, and shape engineering best practices across the organization. This role is ideal for a highly experienced backend engineer who is passionate about building high-performance systems and enabling long-term technical excellence.

JOB DUTIES:

• System Architecture: Design and review scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure system architectures, including multi-region disaster recovery and strong data consistency.
• Technical Leadership: Provide domain expertise and guidance across multiple teams; drive cross-functional architectural discussions.
• Business Alignment: Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions, considering long-term product and company strategy.
• Reusable Components: Build high-quality, reusable components and establish best practices to boost team-wide efficiency.
• Process Innovation: Define and implement domain-level standards, governance rules, and process improvements (e.g., microservice design, observability, code quality).
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Coach engineers, drive knowledge sharing, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree of Computing, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of experience in backend system design and development, with a proven track record of delivering mission-critical systems.
• Tech Stack Expertise: Deep expertise in Java or Go, with mastery of backend frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, WebFlux), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka), and distributed databases (SQL/NoSQL, Redis, etc.).
• Architectural Skills: Experience designing and scaling large distributed systems with a focus on performance, availability, security, and resilience.
• Process Leadership: Able to define and implement engineering standards and technical guidelines at the system/domain level.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: Continuously evaluates new technologies and integrates them strategically to enhance systems and processes.
• Risk & Impact Awareness: Anticipates edge cases and long-term impacts, and incorporates robustness, observability, and compliance from the design stage.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Mandarin is highly desirable to liaise with Chinese speaking clients and counterparts to understand their technical requirements.

Soft Skills:

• Influence & Leadership: Persuasively drives adoption of best practices and standards across teams and stakeholders.
• Decision-Making: Makes informed, strategic decisions backed by technical expertise and business impact analysis.
• Communication: Clearly and effectively communicates complex ideas and listens actively to facilitate constructive discussions.
• Collaboration: Enables cross-team alignment and contributes to a culture of ownership, transparency, and innovation.

What We Offer:

• Technical Decision-Making Authority: Lead core system architecture and influence the company’s technical direction.
• Collaboration with Top Talent: Work alongside senior engineers to tackle highly complex challenges.
• Cutting-Edge Technology Practice: Adopt innovative technologies while balancing innovation and stability.
• Knowledge Leadership Role: Shape engineering culture through tech sharing, mentorship, and standards definition.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Project Coordinator to support the planning and execution of technology projects. You will assist in coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking project progress, managing documentation, and ensuring adherence to development processes. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who want to grow into a full ownership Project Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Assist in defining project scope, timelines, deliverables, and task assignments.

• Support senior PMs or Engineering Leads in maintaining project plans and sprint schedules.

• Ensure tasks and milestones are clearly tracked in project management tools (e.g., Jira).

Progress Tracking

• Monitor daily progress of tasks and report status updates.

• Identify potential delays or blockers and escalate to the PM or relevant stakeholders.

• Track sprint commitments and ensure timely follow-up.

Risk & Issue Support

• Help identify project risks and document mitigation plans.

• Maintain issue logs and ensure action items are followed up.

• Coordinate basic incident communication when needed.

Meeting & Communication Facilitation

• Organize sprint ceremonies (stand-up, planning, review, retrospective).

• Prepare meeting notes and ensure action items are clearly documented.

• Provide clear status updates to stakeholders.

Process & Quality Support

• Ensure teams follow defined Agile/Scrum processes.

• Track compliance with code review, testing, and deployment workflows.

• Suggest process improvements based on observations.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project documentation and dashboards.

• Prepare weekly status reports.

• Assist in post-project retrospectives and documentation of lessons learned.
  

Job Requirements

• 1–3 years experience in IT Software Project Management, or software team support.

• Good understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum practices.

• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar.

• Good understanding of CI/CD and deployment workflow is a plus.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up discipline.

• Basic risk identification and reporting capability.

Soft Skills

• Ownership: Proactive in tracking tasks and following up on commitments. Takes responsibility for assigned coordination areas.

• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication. Comfortable interacting with software engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders.

• Learning Mindset: Open to feedback and eager to grow into a full Project Manager role.

• Adaptability: Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Gain

• Structured mentorship from experienced Project Managers.

• Exposure to real-world software delivery lifecycle.

• Growth path toward Project Manager / Program Manager roles.

• Hands-on experience in Agile delivery and cross-functional coordination.

JOB SUMMARY:

We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to design and build complex data systems independently. You'll tackle challenging technical problems - optimizing query performance at scale, architecting fault-tolerant pipelines, and building high-throughput data services with minimal guidance. This role is for experienced engineers who can take ambiguous requirements, propose solid technical solutions, and deliver production-ready systems end-to-end.

This role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience building data infrastructure in production environments. You'll work independently on substantial technical projects, make sound architectural decisions within your domain, and contribute to raising the technical bar through code reviews and knowledge sharing. You're expected to be self-sufficient in execution while collaborating effectively with engineering, analytics, and product teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Data Infrastructure: Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and storage systems.
• Data Quality: Ensure high data reliability, consistency, and accuracy across all data flows.
• Performance Tuning: Optimize data processing jobs and system performance at scale.
• Process & Mentorship: Improve data engineering workflows and mentor junior data engineers.
• Collaboration: Work with business analysts, data scientists and backend teams to deliver timely, usable data solutions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in data engineering or related backend engineering roles.
• Tech Stack: Proficient in Python or Java/Scala; experience with big data tools like Spark, Flink, Kafka, Airflow, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), good understanding of SQL.
• Data Modeling: Solid experience in building and maintaining data models, data warehouses, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• System Design: Ability to design scalable, reliable data architectures that support analytics and real-time use cases.
• Data Governance: Familiar with best practices for data quality, security, lineage, and compliance.
• Cross-team Work: Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with product, engineering, and business analytics teams.

Soft Skills:

• Team Mindset: Contribute to shared goals and support team members with a collaborative approach.
• Ownership: Take initiative and full responsibility for delivering high-quality data solutions.
• Adaptability: Open to feedback, eager to learn new technologies, and flexible in changing environments.
• Communication: Communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Technical Leadership Opportunities: Participate in high-impact projects and lead the design of critical systems.
• Continuous Growth: Access to mentorship, learning resources, and a clear career progression path.
• High-Performance Collaboration: Work with a talented team using modern development practices (Agile/CI-CD).
• Flexibility and Trust: An open culture that encourages innovation and autonomous decision-making.