Software Engineer Team Lead (Flutter) | Hybrid | Makati | Flexible Shift

Emapta; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

HMO coverage

Salary advance

Upskilling programs

Gym access

Office in Makati

Job summary

Emapta is seeking a Software Engineer Team Lead (Flutter) to drive module delivery, code reviews, and mentorship across IT platforms. You will apply AI-assisted workflows and lead the engineering effort with a focus on both frontend and backend implementations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of software engineering experience and a track record of technical leadership within cross-functional teams. Hybrid work setup in Makati with competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of software engineering with leadership experience at module/feature-team level.
• Hands-on with NestJS/Node.js and/or Flutter/React; review frontend and backend code.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor and prompt-driven workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own a module/feature domain end-to-end and break down designs into tickets.
• Ensure DoD with validation, error handling, logging, and IAM/RBAC integration before QA.
• Lead code reviews for frontend and backend engineers; enforce quality standards.
• Escalate architectural gaps and coordinate with QA during testing.
• Mentor frontend and backend engineers on DDEA standards and AI practices.

Skills

5+ years experience

Technical leadership

Code reviews

AI-assisted development

Frontend & Backend

REST API design

PostgreSQL basics

IAM/RBAC concepts

Education

Bachelor's in CS/SE

Tools

NestJS/Node.js

Flutter

React

Job description

Lead the Engineering Behind Smarter Digital Platforms

Move from solving technical problems to setting the standard for how they get solved. Join as a Software Engineer Team Lead (Flutter) and lead module delivery, code reviews, mentorship, and AI-assisted workflows across modern IT platforms. Apply your expertise internationally and advance your global software engineering career with Emapta.

Job Snapshot

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: Flexible Shift, Weekends Off
• Work Setup: Hybrid (2x a month), Makati

Exciting Perks Await!

• Competitive Salary Package
• Hybrid work arrangement
• HMO coverage with free dependent upon regularization
• Prime office location in Makati (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used at your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Experience

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated technical leadership at the module or feature-team level
• Strong hands-on proficiency in NestJS/Node.js and/or Flutter/React, with the ability to review both frontend and backend implementations as required
• Practical, daily experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor and prompt-driven development workflows

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of REST API design, layered architecture (Controller/Service/DTO), and secure coding practices
• Experience with code reviews and actionable, standards-based feedback
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and basic data modeling
• Ability to balance hands-on development with technical and process coordination for a small engineering team
• Familiarity with IAM and RBAC concepts, including Keycloak or Azure Entra, for feature-level implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Lead or informal technical lead within a cross-functional engineering team
• Familiarity with gRPC and .proto-based service development
• Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices

Your Daily Tasks

Module Ownership and Delivery

• Take end-to-end ownership of a specific module or feature domain within TRM, ETM, or other platform workstreams.
• Break down Technical Design Documents into actionable engineering tickets aligned with the Engineering Lead's sprint backlog.
• Ensure module-level outputs meet the DDEA Definition of Done, including validation, error handling, logging, documentation, and IAM/RBAC integration, before QA handoff.

AI-Assisted Development and Code Quality

• Enforce Cursor project rules and prompt-template standards during code generation and prevent ad hoc prompting for production components.
• Perform hands-on code reviews for the module's Frontend and Backend Engineers before escalation to the Engineering Lead's broader review cycle.

Escalation and Coordination

• Serve as the first-line technical escalation point for blockers, architectural ambiguity, and integration issues within the module.
• Coordinate directly with QA Engineers during module-level functional and regression testing.
• Escalate architecture or design gaps identified during implementation to the Engineering Lead and Architecture Lead, when required.

Mentorship

• Mentor Frontend and Backend Software Engineers on DDEA standards, AI-assisted development practices, and code quality expectations.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and non-administrative duties as assigned by authorized Company representatives through written or verbal instruction.

Join Emapta, recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026. With a 50/50 gender ratio and a culture rooted in care and empathy, you'll feel valued from day one. We're committed to growing talent and setting you up for success.

Be part of a team that showcases Filipino excellence to the world. With over 30 offices across 11 countries and 1,200+ clients, you'll create real impact every day-whether you work from home or on-site. Our 100% virtual recruitment process makes it easy to get started.

At Emapta, you're not just joining a company-you're becoming part of a thriving community of 12,000+ professionals growing careers with purpose. And behind every partnership we build is a deep respect for people and the impact they make.

"We place integrity at the heart of everything we do and truly value the human experience. That's why, for clients, it's a profound and transformational process that gives them the opportunity to achieve the business growth they desire."

Tim Vorbach, CEO

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