Director for Software Development | Lead Engineering at a Fast-Growing IT Firm

Onward Worldwide Management & Consultancy; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Worldwide Management & Consultancy in Makati, Philippines is seeking a Director for Software Development to own the strategy, teams, and delivery across web and mobile development, API integration, and DevOps. You will set roadmaps and standards while leading managers, developers, and QA to deliver complex client projects.

The role demands hands-on architecture, strong communication with international clients, and the ability to scale an engineering function as the company grows.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with 5+ years leading multiple teams.
• Proven record delivering complex client projects in IT outsourcing or services.
• Strong grounding in system architecture, cloud, API design/integration, and DevOps.
• Hands-on familiarity with tech stack: .NET, Java, Node.js, Python, React.

Responsibilities

• Set the software development strategy, roadmap, and architecture standards.
• Lead and grow teams of managers, developers, and QA.
• Own the full delivery lifecycle, from scoping to release and support.
• Deliver projects on time, on budget, and beyond client expectations.
• Work with executives and clients to turn business needs into technical solutions.
• Build engineering best practices in code quality, security, CI/CD, and documentation.
• Drive hiring, performance management, and career development.
• Report on delivery metrics, team performance, and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Delivery management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Job description

Ready to run the engineering show?

Onward is hiring a Director for Software Development for our client, an emerging leader in IT services and software development with a global client base. Their goal is to become a top IT outsourcing company in Asia, and this leader will help get them there.

You will own the strategy, the teams, and the delivery across web and mobile development, API integration, and DevOps.

Why this role stands out

• Senior leadership seat with direct access to executive management


• Build and shape the engineering function of a company that is growing fast


• Lead across multiple service lines: web and mobile, design, API integration, DevOps, and server and network consulting


• A culture that grows its people: training, certifications, scholarships, weekly learning sessions, and mentorship from industry leaders


• Open-door policy, so your ideas are heard

What you'll do

• Set the software development strategy, roadmap, and architecture standards


• Lead and grow teams of managers, developers, and QA


• Own the full delivery lifecycle, from scoping to release and support


• Deliver projects on time, on budget, and beyond client expectations


• Work with executives and clients to turn business needs into technical solutions


• Build engineering best practices in code quality, security, CI/CD, and documentation


• Drive hiring, performance management, and career development


• Report on delivery metrics, team performance, and risks

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field


• 10+ years in software development, with 5+ years leading multiple teams


• Proven record delivering complex client projects, ideally in IT outsourcing or services


• Strong grounding in system architecture, cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), API design and integration, and DevOps


• Hands-on familiarity with [tech stack: e.g., .NET, Java, Node.js, Python, React]


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including with international clients

Bonus points

• Master's degree or certifications (PMP, AWS/Azure Architect, or similar)


• Experience leading distributed or offshore teams


• Background in data management, systems integration, or IT consultancy