Software Development Technical Manager

National Data and Surveying Services Inc; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

National Data and Surveying Services Inc seeks a seasoned software engineering leader to guide backend, frontend, and data pipelines. You will align business goals with data infrastructure and drive technical execution across teams.

You will mentor engineers, review architectures, plan releases, and collaborate with product managers and executives to deliver scalable, secure systems. Experience leading 5+ years and hands-on in Python/Java/FastAPI and Rust/React preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience and 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Backend expertise in Python, Java, and the FastAPI framework.
• Systems and frontend knowledge with Rust and React.
• Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data warehousing principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and guide software engineers. Conduct performance reviews and support career growth.
• Technical Oversight: Review system architecture, code quality, and design choices. Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and data-efficient.
• Project Management: Plan project timelines, assign tasks, and track milestones. Deliver software releases on time.
• Collaboration: Work with data engineering teams, product managers, and company leaders to set project goals.
• Process Improvement: Improve development workflows, testing methods, and deployment pipelines.

Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Oversight

Project Management

Collaboration

Process Improvement

Python

Java

FastAPI

Rust

React

Data Architecture

ETL/ELT

Data Warehousing

AWS

Azure

GCP

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Manage software engineering teams. Guide technical direction across backend services, frontend systems, and data pipelines. Bridge the gap between business goals, data infrastructure, and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and guide software engineers. Conduct performance reviews and support career growth.

• Technical Oversight: Review system architecture, code quality, and design choices. Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and data-efficient.

• Project Management: Plan project timelines, assign tasks, and track milestones. Deliver software releases on time.

• Collaboration: Work with data engineering teams, product managers, and company leaders to set project goals.

• Process Improvement: Improve development workflows, testing methods, and deployment pipelines.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of software development experience and 2+ years in a leadership or management role.

• Backend Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of Python, Java, and the FastAPI framework.

• Systems & Frontend: Hands‑on experience or deep understanding of Rust and React.

• Data Architecture: Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data warehousing principles.

• Technical Skills: Strong background in software architecture, coding standards, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex technical and data concepts to non‑technical teams.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

Nice to Have

• GIS Development: Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS), spatial data handling, or mapping libraries (e.g., PostGIS, Leaflet, QGIS, or GeoPandas).