Principal Java Full-Stack Engineer | AI-Driven Systems Lead

LegalMatch Philippines, Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

LegalMatch Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architectural decisions while staying hands-on with coding on key features and systems.

You will guide the team, drive high-quality software, and leverage AI tools to accelerate delivery across cloud, web, mobile, and desktop platforms. You will collaborate with product managers and engineers, mentor engineers, and ensure timely, quality releases while adopting evolving requirements and best practices in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Proficient in multiple languages (Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern architectures (microservices).
• Strong in OOP, functional programming, scripting, UX best practices, testing, Agile/Scrum, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the design, development, and implementation of new software systems and enhancements to existing systems.
• Leading by example through hands-on coding, taking ownership of main development work on critical features and core systems.
• Fostering a creative and cohesive unit capable of delivering complex software projects.
• Coordinating with scrum masters, project managers and other software engineers to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain cloud/web/mobile and desktop applications.
• Ensuring all projects are delivered on time and to quality standards.
• Utilizing AI tools to support development, improve efficiency, and assist in debugging and validation of solutions.
• Continuously improving technical knowledge and sharing AI-assisted development practices with the team.
• Maintaining high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
• Providing regular performance feedback, coaching, and career development to team members.
• Facilitating root cause analysis of system issues and supporting resolution of production-related concerns.

Skills

Java

C++

C#

Python

JavaScript

Full-stack

Microservices

AI-assisted development

Git

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Job description

LegalMatch Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architectural decisions while staying hands-on with coding on key features and systems.

You will guide the team, drive high-quality software, and leverage AI tools to accelerate delivery across cloud, web, mobile, and desktop platforms. You will collaborate with product managers and engineers, mentor engineers, and ensure timely, quality releases while adopting evolving requirements and best practices in a fast-paced