Hands-On Engineering Lead for Scalable Systems

HRTX; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTX is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Makati City (Onsite) to lead and mentor engineering teams while remaining hands-on in software development and technical decision‑making.

The role focuses on scalable system design, collaboration with product and business stakeholders, and driving quality, automation, and delivery. A strong background in backend tech and architecture is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Proven experience as Software Engineering Manager or similar leadership role.
• Hands-on backend development experience.
• Experience with Java, Golang, Node.js, Scala or similar.
• Familiarity with React/TypeScript/JS preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor one or more software engineering teams, providing technical guidance and performance support.
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define roadmaps and priorities.
• Participate in architecture discussions and make key technical decisions for complex systems.
• Write code, perform code reviews, and ensure engineering standards and best practices.
• Support Agile processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, and releases.
• Drive continuous improvement in software quality, processes, automation, and deployment practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery and innovation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Architectural thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

CircleCI

RESTful APIs

Microservices

SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL)

Job description

HRTX is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Makati City (Onsite) to lead and mentor engineering teams while remaining hands-on in software development and technical decision‑making.

The role focuses on scalable system design, collaboration with product and business stakeholders, and driving quality, automation, and delivery. A strong background in backend tech and architecture is essential.