Remote Engineering Manager, Java Full Stack

LegalMatch; Cebu City; Remote; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

LegalMatch is seeking an Engineering Manager – Java Full Stack to lead a remote software team in the Philippines. You will drive technical decisions, own key features, and mentor engineers across cloud/web/mobile platforms.

You will balance coding with leadership, guiding architecture (microservices), CI/CD, and AI-assisted development to improve delivery quality and speed while partnering with Scrum Masters and PMs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development, including 3+ years in a manager-level role.
• Proficient in multiple languages (Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript), full-stack development, modern architectures (microservices, event-driven), CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong in OOP, functional programming, scripting, UX best practices, unit testing, TDD/BDD, Agile/Scrum, and database management (SQL & NoSQL), with exposure to AI-assisted development tools.
• Leadership & Project Management: Proven track record in managing software products, leading teams, and delivering solutions with a focus on quality and timeliness.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and client management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Additional Skills: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), version control Git, testing frameworks, software security, and adapting to fast-changing environments.

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 the main development work on critical features and core systems including contributing to problem definition and solution design in evolving requirements
• 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 software engineering projects are delivered on time and to the agreed quality standards
• Utilizing AI tools where appropriate to support development, improve efficiency, and assist in debugging and validation of solutions
• Continuously improving technical knowledge and staying updated with emerging tools, including AI-assisted development practices, and sharing them 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 when needed

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

C#

C++

Full-stack

Microservices

CI/CD

Git

OOP

TDD/BDD

Agile/Scrum

Problem solving

Communication

Cloud platforms

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Git

Testing frameworks

Job description

LegalMatch is seeking an Engineering Manager – Java Full Stack to lead a remote software team in the Philippines. You will drive technical decisions, own key features, and mentor engineers across cloud/web/mobile platforms.

You will balance coding with leadership, guiding architecture (microservices), CI/CD, and AI-assisted development to improve delivery quality and speed while partnering with Scrum Masters and PMs.