Graduate Software Developer - Document Template Automation Specialist

Avvoka; Philippines; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Autonomy over work delivery

Opportunity to work on high-impact problems

Job summary

Avvoka is seeking a Graduate Software Developer – Document Automation Specialist to transform Word documents into automated templates. You'll collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams, gaining experience in document automation and workflow logic.

The ideal candidate has a degree in software development or related fields, strong coding fundamentals, and excellent English communication skills. The role is remote within the Philippines, offering a competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• A degree in software development, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong coding fundamentals and logical problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English for client‑facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and build intelligent automated templates.
• Test, debug, and optimize automated documents.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements.

Skills

Coding fundamentals

Logical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excellent English communication

Education

Degree in software development or related field

Tools

Avvoka platform

Job description

Who you are

We’re looking for a Graduate Software Developer – Document Automation Specialist who will use the Avvoka tool to turn flat Word precedents into automated legal templates. You’ll play a key role in building, quality‑assuring, and refining automated templates for our clients, ensuring they function seamlessly and meet business requirements.

This role is perfect for graduates with a software development, computer science, or related background who want to apply coding fundamentals in a practical, client‑facing environment. You’ll gain experience in workflow logic, structured data handling, and document automation, while collaborating directly with clients and cross‑functional teams to transform complex contracts into structured, dynamic templates.

Role details

• Department: Document Automation Delivery
• Contract Type: Independent Contractor
• Primary Point of Contact: Document Automation Lead
• Location: Remote within Philippines
• Billable Hours: capped at 160h a month
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
• Start Date: Flexible – we’d love you to join soon

What you’ll do

Design and build intelligent automated templates

• Turn flat Word precedents into structured, automated templates using Avvoka’s platform.
• Apply coding fundamentals, conditional logic, and variable fields to create reliable and dynamic documents.
• Translate structured instructions and client briefs into functional, scalable automation solutions.

Test, debug, and optimise your creations

• Conduct thorough quality checks to ensure templates generate accurately under multiple scenarios.
• Troubleshoot and resolve logic, formatting, or automation errors.
• Maintain reusable, scalable structures that can evolve with client needs.

Collaborate with clients and teams

• Work directly with clients to understand their document automation requirements.
• Partner with Customer Success and Product teams to ensure templates meet best practices.
• Advise on contract structure to improve automation efficiency and clarity.

Enhance and scale existing automation solutions

• Update and improve templates based on feedback and evolving client requirements.
• Implement dynamic fields, integrations, and conditional workflows to support complex contracts.
• Ensure consistency and alignment across templates with client branding and formatting standards.

What success looks like

• Delivered accurate, scalable automated templates that reduced manual drafting errors and time by measurable percentages.
• Successfully translated client requirements into automation solutions, improving client satisfaction and accelerating deployment.
• Maintained and refined template libraries to ensure long‑term usability, consistency, and adaptability.

What you’ll bring

The ideal candidate would have:

• A degree in software development, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong coding fundamentals and logical problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English for client‑facing communication.
• Attention to detail, ownership, and a proactive approach to learning.

Bonus points if

• You have experience with workflow automation, scripting, or low‑code/no‑code platforms.
• You have prior exposure to document or contract automation.

Core attributes we value across all roles

• Adaptability in dynamically evolving settings
• A proactive, solution‑focused mindset with ownership
• A collaborative spirit, supporting and mentoring others

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway — you might be just the candidate we’re looking for.

What we offer

• Clear scope of work, with clear success criteria and meaningful deliverables
• Ability to invoice via own company / umbrella / sole trader
• Autonomy over how and when work is delivered
• Access to necessary systems, tools, and documentation
• Clear success criteria and delivery milestones
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact problems
• Exposure to enterprise / scale‑up environments
• Ability to shape systems, processes, or architecture
• Strong portfolio / reference value

Equal Opportunities

We align with equal opportunity principles that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences – including those from underrepresented groups – and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process.