Technical Engineering Lead/Manager (Product & Architecture)

Create Synergies Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Synergies Inc. in Makati City is seeking a Technical Lead/Manager (Product & Architecture) to drive scalable digital products and define architecture that supports growth. This role combines hands-on engineering with leadership across product development and system design.

The successful candidate will mentor engineers, collaborate with product and design teams, and steer architectural decisions for APIs and distributed systems, ensuring quality and performance across the stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE or related field.
• Proven experience in technical leadership roles.
• Strong background in product development and software architecture.
• Hands-on backend with Java, Go, Node.js, Scala, or similar.
• Experience with React/TypeScript/JavaScript is an advantage.
• Proficient in SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI).
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, distributed systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and enhancement of software products and platforms.
• Define and maintain architecture for scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
• Translate product requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Make key architectural decisions across applications, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Write and review code, ensuring engineering quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices in software development, architecture, testing, and deployment.
• Drive technical innovation by evaluating new technologies, frameworks, and architectural approaches.
• Support Agile development processes, including sprint planning, estimation, and release management.
• Ensure successful delivery of product features while balancing speed, scalability, and long-term system sustainability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Product development

Software architecture

Distributed systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

CircleCI

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Technical Lead/Manager (Product & Architecture)

Location: Makati City (Onsite)

Work Schedule: Morning Shift

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Technical Lead/Manager (Product & Architecture) to drive the development of scalable digital products and define the technical architecture that supports business growth. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader with strong expertise in product development, system design, and modern software architecture. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with product, design, and business teams while providing technical leadership across engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of software products and platforms.
• Define and maintain application and system architecture for scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
• Translate product requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Make key architectural decisions across applications, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Write and review code, ensuring engineering quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices in software development, architecture, testing, and deployment.
• Drive technical innovation by evaluating new technologies, frameworks, and architectural approaches.
• Support Agile development processes, including sprint planning, estimation, and release management.
• Ensure successful delivery of product features while balancing speed, scalability, and long-term system sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a Technical Lead, Engineering Manager, Solutions Architect, Software Architect, or similar technical leadership role.
• Strong background in product development and software architecture.
• Hands-on experience with backend technologies such as Java, Golang, Node.js, Scala, or other object-oriented/open-source technologies.
• Experience with React, TypeScript, or JavaScript is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases, including MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native or containerized application environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI, or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and modern architectural patterns.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience building enterprise software products, SaaS platforms, e-commerce, retail, logistics, or supply chain technology solutions.
• Strong system design and architectural decision-making capabilities.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.
• Passion for building scalable products and driving engineering excellence.