Software Engineer Technical Lead

Chevron; Ayala; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is seeking a Software Engineer Technical Lead to collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to deliver digital products. You will oversee architecture, guide development teams, and align technical work with business goals.

You will lead the technical delivery of epics, define roadmaps, optimize performance, and ensure scalable, secure solutions while staying current with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Technical Vision and Strategy: Define the technical roadmap for the products, including architecture, technology stack, and standards to ensure long-term sustainability and scalability.
• Product Development Leadership: Lead the technical delivery team to execute work on time and on budget, ensuring quality and alignment with Chevron IT standards.
• Technical Design and Architecture: Design and review architectures for new features, ensuring alignment with product line strategy.
• Product Performance Optimization: Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for efficiency.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions and manage expectations.

Job description

Total Number of Openings

1

About Us

Chevron is a leading multinational energy company with operations in over 180 countries. Founded in 1879, Chevron has a rich history of innovation and growth, making significant contributions to the global energy landscape.

Chevron markets Caltex® fuels, lubricants and other petroleum products in the Philippines. Our network of service stations, terminals and sales offices forms the backbone of our presence in the Philippines.

In March 2020, Chevron sold its 45% non-operated interest in the Malampaya natural gas field. This was the first natural gas development and largest industrial project in the Philippines.

From the Philippines, we provide operational support for Chevron offices on five continents. The workforce supplies transactional, processing and consulting services in areas ranging from finance to information technology.

Chevron operates through two subsidiaries in the Philippines. Our Downstream company is Chevron Philippines Inc. We also operate a business processes support organization through Chevron Holdings Inc.

There are two Chevron companies operating in the Philippines: Chevron Holdings Incorporated (CHI) and Chevron Philippines Incorporated (CPI).

CHI is a shared services center providing transactional, processing, and consulting services in the areas of finance and accounting, information technology, supply chain management, human resources, downstream customer service and marketing. Established in 1998, CHI serves Chevron affiliates in six continents around the world. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the leading members of the shared services industry in the Philippines.

CHI has received various recognitions as a top employer: the 2024 Circle of Excellence for CSR Company of the Year; 2024 Top 10 Fortune 500 companies; 2023 HR Asia best companies; 2022 Diversity Company of the Year; 2021 Asia's Best Employer Brand Award; 2021 Global Best Employer Brand Award; 2020 HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia; 2019 Circle of Excellence, Top Employer Category at Asia CEO Awards, and the 2018 Wellness Company of the Year at the same Asia CEO Awards.

CPI markets the Caltex brand of top-quality fuels, lubricants, and petroleum products through a network of service stations, terminals and sales offices.

At Chevron, we believe humanity can solve any challenge - including meeting the world's energy needs of today, while advancing a cleaner energy tomorrow.

CPI markets the Caltex brand of top-quality fuels, lubricants, and petroleum products through a network of service stations, terminals and sales offices.

About the Role

The Software Engineer Technical Lead partners across program level structures necessary to achieve priority objectives, enable business capabilities and achieve digital strategies. Partners with leaders and stakeholders to deliver outcomes. Responds to evolving business needs. Identifies opportunities for improvement in systems, processes, and/or results.

The Technical Lead is responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of a specific set of digital products, ensuring their architecture, development, and maintenance align with business goals while providing technical guidance to development teams, collaborating closely with product managers to translate business needs into technical solutions, and staying abreast of emerging technologies to optimize product performance and scalability. This role oversees the technical team, manages their skills, and ensures successful Agile epic deliveries and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Vision and Strategy: Define the technical roadmap for the products, including architecture, technology stack, and standards to ensure long-term sustainability and scalability. Ensure prioritization and capacity allocation are done to meet business objectives.
• Product Development Leadership: Leads the technical delivery team to successfully execute assigned work on time and on budget. Ensure solutions delivered are with quality and consistent with Chevron IT Function's technical standards. Build team alignment, ensuring the team has a clear understanding of business priorities and business case. Support the digital enablement of business workflows. Communicate and reinforce the desired work culture, including a focus on personal and process safety. Recognize accomplishments and team member contributions.
• Technical Design and Architecture: Design and review technical architectures for new features and products, ensuring alignment with the overall product line strategy.
• Product Performance Optimization: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve user experience and system efficiency.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with product managers, business stakeholders, Platform Technica Manager, and other technical teams to understand requirements, communicate technical considerations, and manage expectations. Ensure prioritization and capacity a