Technical Lead - Java

Whitecloak; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitecloak is seeking a Technical Lead in the Philippines to guide a hands-on software engineering team. You will drive backend and full-stack development, ensure alignment with technical direction, and deliver high-quality cloud-based services in a microservices environment.

Responsibilities include leading the team, implementing APIs and integrations, supporting CI/CD, and contributing to DevSecOps practices while ensuring code quality and performance through testing and reviews.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in backend Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle/PostgreSQL).
• Strong API, microservices, and integration concepts (REST/JSON/XML, message queues).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of AWS or OpenShift Cloud platforms.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a development team to align with technical direction.
• Ensure quality products through sound engineering practices.
• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Design and implement APIs and integrations (REST/JSON/XML, queues).
• Support microservices architecture and integration patterns.
• Apply CI/CD practices using appropriate tools.
• Contribute to cloud-native infrastructure and DevSecOps-aligned development.
• Collaborate on deployment and release activities for applications.
• Write efficient, reusable, and reliable code with maintainability in mind.
• Use unit testing to ensure code quality and performance.
• Work with Git to manage and review code changes.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

APIs & Microservices

CI/CD

Cloud Platforms

Agile/Scrum

Code Quality

Git

Unit Testing

Databases

Tools

OpenShift

Git

Job description

The Technical Lead is a hands‑on software engineering leader responsible for guiding a development team, ensuring alignment with the technical direction, and delivering high‑quality products. This role combines technical leadership with backend and full‑stack development responsibilities, with a focus on building reliable services, integrating systems, and supporting modern delivery practices in cloud and microservices environments.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Lead and coordinate a development team to ensure alignment with the technical direction
2. Ensure quality products are delivered through sound engineering practices
3. Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring/Spring Boot
4. Design and implement APIs and integrations using REST/JSON/XML and message queue concepts
5. Support microservices architecture and related integration patterns
6. Apply continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices using appropriate tools
7. Contribute to cloud-native infrastructure and DevSecOps-aligned development approaches
8. Collaborate on deployment and release activities for applications
9. Write efficient, reusable, and reliable code and support maintainability
10. Use unit testing practices to help ensure code quality and performance
11. Work with version control systems such as Git to manage and review code changes

Required Qualifications

1. Proficiency in Java and Spring/Spring Boot for backend development
2. Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL)
3. Strong understanding of API, microservices, and integration concepts (e.g., REST, JSON, XML, message queues)
4. Hands‑on experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools
5. Knowledge of public cloud platforms such as AWS or Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
6. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum processes, ceremonies, and methodologies
7. Experience writing efficient, reusable, and reliable code
8. Familiar with unit testing to ensure code quality and performance
9. Experience with version control systems like Git

Preferred Qualifications

1. Familiarity with Cloud Native Infrastructure, DevSecOps, and Microservice Architecture
2. Experience with deploying applications to App Store and Play Store
3. Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks such as ReactJS
4. Solid foundation in backend, web, and mobile application development