Systems Architect - Technical Lead | Hybrid | Ortigas | Day Shift | Weekends Off

Emapta; Mandaluyong; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Day shift

Hybrid work

HMO coverage

Ortigas office

Salary advance

Emapta Academy

Gym access

Lifestyle perks

Referral incentives

20 annual leaves

Job summary

Emapta is seeking a Systems Architect - Technical Lead to guide architecture across complex telecom platforms. You will drive APIs, integrations, and AI-enabled engineering while mentoring engineers and shaping global technology standards.

The role demands 7+ years in software architecture, deep API design experience, and strong leadership. Hybrid work with 2-3 onsite days at Ortigas supports collaboration and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field.
• 7+ years of commercial experience in software development, solution architecture, or a related technical role.
• Strong experience in designing and developing layered applications and scalable APIs.
• Translating complex business requirements into technical requirements and solutions.
• Providing technical leadership across large or complex software projects.
• Understanding modern software engineering practices: Agile, DevOps, CD, Design Thinking, UX.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall technical design, architecture, and implementation of business-critical applications.
• Design scalable applications, layered architectures, and APIs to support business requirements.
• Provide technical leadership across complex development projects.
• Drive AI-enabled development practices, standards, governance, and tooling.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with best practices, security standards, and ISO 27001.

Skills

PHP & Laravel

React.js

REST APIs

Databases MySQL/PostgreSQL

JavaScript/TypeScript

Git & CI/CD

Linux deployments

Unit testing

Agile & DevOps

AI-driven development

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Software Development

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Lead the Architecture Powering Next-Generation Global Connectivity

Drive the technology strategy behind high-performance connectivity at scale. Join Emapta as a Systems Architect - Technical Lead, directing application architecture, APIs, integrations, and AI-enabled engineering across complex telecommunications platforms. Shape technical standards, mentor engineers, and strengthen system reliability while building an influential, long-term global technology career alongside Emapta's top 1% talent.

Your Architecture for Global Technical Leadership

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off
• Work Setup: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite), SM Mega Tower, Ortigas

Exciting Perks Await!

• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift Schedule
• Hybrid work arrangement
• HMO coverage with free dependent upon regularization
• Prime office location in Ortigas (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Fixed weekends off
• 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

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of commercial experience in software development, solution architecture, or a related technical role
• Strong experience in designing and developing layered applications and scalable APIs
• Proven experience in translating complex business requirements into technical requirements and solutions
• Experience in providing technical leadership across large or complex software development projects
• Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including Agile, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Design Thinking, and UX
• Experience in creating user stories and managing project backlogs
• Demonstrated expertise in technical problem-solving and innovation

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Strong development and application architecture experience with PHP and Laravel MVC Framework
• Strong front-end development and component-based application design experience with React.js
• Strong experience in designing, developing, integrating, and architecting RESTful APIs and web services
• Practical experience with relational databases, including MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
• Strong experience with JavaScript and TypeScript for modern web application development
• Experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Linux application deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Practical knowledge of unit testing, software testing frameworks, and development best practices
• Experience with Agile and DevOps software development and delivery methodologies
• Demonstrated experience with AI-driven software development technologies and tools to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and delivery
• Proven ability to design scalable, maintainable, and integrated enterprise applications
• Ability to conceptualize systems involving multiple applications, processes, technologies, APIs, and integrations

Nice-to-Have Technical Skills

• Experience with React Native and mobile application development
• Knowledge of BPMN and business process modeling
• Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS/LESS, AJAX, JSON, jQuery, and Bootstrap
• Experience with network automation or telecommunications systems
• Experience with service management or Business Support Systems (BSS)
• Experience with enterprise application integration and workflow automation
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and secure software development practices
• Experience with cloud platforms and modern infrastructure technologies
• Experience in establishing AI engineering standards, governance, and developer tooling
• Experience in collaborating with external development partners and technology vendors

Key Competencies

Technical Leadership

• Ability to provide clear technical direction and architectural guidance
• Confidence in making critical technology and system design decisions
• Ability to balance technical considerations with business objectives

Systems Thinking

• Strong understanding of the relationships among people, processes, applications, and technology
• Ability to design solutions with scalability, maintainability, security, and integration in mind
• Ability to maintain a big-picture perspective while understanding critical technical details

AI and Innovation

• Forward-thinking approach to emerging technologies
• Ability to identify practical opportunities to apply AI within software engineering
• Commitment to experimentation, continuous learning, and technology adoption while maintaining appropriate governance and security

Problem-Solving

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to resolve complex technical issues and identify root causes
• Ability to proactively identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, vendors, and external development partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Collaboration and Mentoring

• Approachable and supportive approach to helping engineers resolve complex problems
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop technical capabilities within engineering teams
• Ability to collaborate effectively across large, multicultural, and cross-functional teams

Delivery and Ownership

• Strong accountability and ownership of technical outcomes
• Ability to estimate work, manage priorities, identify risks, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and under pressure with minimal supervision

Quality and Governance

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality
• Ability to ensure solutions comply with established development, security, architectural, and operational standards
• Commitment to proper documentation, testing, maintainability, and continuous improvement

Key Deliverables

• Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions
• Provide architectural direction and technical leadership across development projects
• Coordinate engineering teams to deliver projects within agreed timelines and quality standards
• Implement software according to established engineering practices and company guidelines
• Drive the adoption of AI-enabled development practices and improve engineering productivity
• Maintain appropriate documentation for applications, systems, processes, and technical solutions
• Support high system availability and ensure applications meet agreed operational SLAs

Your Daily Tasks

• Lead the overall technical design, architecture, and implementation of business-critical applications
• Design scalable applications, layered architectures, and APIs that support business and operational requirements
• Lead solution design activities and provide technical leadership across complex development projects
• Drive the adoption of AI-driven software engineering practices, including standards, governance, tools, and best practices
• Mentor and coach engineers while providing architectural guidance and technical leadership
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, development partners, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage development activities through Agile methodologies, including user story creation, backlog management, progress tracking, and delivery planning
• Ensure compliance with software engineering best practices, security requirements, and the ISO 27001 framework
• Support high-severity incident reviews, root-cause analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive initiatives to improve system performance, reliability, uptime, and operational efficiency
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation for software, systems, processes, and technical solutions

About the Client

Our client is an Australian telecommunications and digital infrastructure provider connecting homes, businesses, enterprises, and wholesale partners through high-performance network solutions. They deliver broadband, fibre, Ethernet, IP transit, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, voice, managed networking, and cybersecurity services. Supported by an extensive owned fibre network and Asia-Pacific connectivity, they combine telecommunications infrastructure, software, automation, and managed services to help organizations strengthen network performance, security, reliability, scalability while simplifying increasingly complex digital environments and enabling connected operations across multiple markets.

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