Technical Lead L3

SID Global Solutions; Eastern Manila District; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SID Global Solutions is seeking a Technical Lead for its Digital Banking Applications in Metro Manila. You will own the technical vision, drive architecture, ensure security and scalability, and guide end-to-end delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 10+ years in enterprise software, 5+ years in leadership, and deep expertise in Java, Spring, Angular, Kotlin, and cloud deployments. Expect collaboration with product and vendor teams to deliver world-class digital banking

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in enterprise software development and implementation, incl. 5+ years in technical leadership.
• Proven experience leading technical teams in financial services or digital banking.
• Hands-on experience with digital transformation in large institutions.
• Deep expertise in Java, Spring, Angular, Kotlin, Swift, Maven/Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes and cloud deployment (AWS/Azure).
• Strong SQL skills for data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of Microservices, REST/SOAP APIs, and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of IT security principles for banking apps.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary SME for the digital banking platform and components.
• Define and drive technical roadmap and architecture.
• Guide design/implementation of features, integrations, and updates with non-functional requirements.
• Lead architectural reviews and root-cause analysis of critical issues.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of digital banking projects on time and budget.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Analysts to translate business needs into technical outcomes.
• Promote modern engineering practices: CI/CD, test automation, robust DevOps.
• Act as liaison with internal and external partners on technical matters.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Contracts and Vendor Manager to align vendor outputs with tech needs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coaching/mentoring

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Spring Framework

Angular

Kotlin

Swift

Maven

Gradle

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the role

The Technical Lead for our Digital Banking Applications will be a pivotal technical leader within our IT team, responsible for the technical vision, successful implementation, and operational excellence of our digital banking apps. This role requires a seasoned professional who can balance hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking in ensuring our solutions are secure, scalable, and continuously optimized to deliver a world-class customer experience. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the core technologies used in modern digital banking platforms and the ability to work in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical subject matter expert (SME) for our digital banking platform and its related components.

• Define and drive the technical roadmap and architecture, aligning with business goals and industry best practices.

• Provide guidance on the design and implementation of new features, integrations, and application updates, ensuring they meet non-functional requirements like security, performance, and scalability.

• Lead and participate in technical deep-dives, architectural reviews, and complex troubleshooting to resolve critical issues and perform root cause analysis (RCA).

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of digital banking projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into clear technical outcomes.

• Ensure the implementation of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, test automation, and robust DevOps processes.

• Act as the primary technical liaison within internal and external partners.

• Communicate complex technical concepts and project updates clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives and business leaders.

• Coordinate with the Contracts and Vendor Manager and other relevant departments to ensure that vendor services, support, and contractual outputs are aligned with technical needs.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise software development and implementation, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or management role.

• Proven experience leading technical teams in a financial services or digital banking environment.

• Experience with the Backbase Digital Banking Platform is a significant plus.

• Hands-on experience with digital transformation projects in large financial institutions is a major advantage.

• Deep expertise in the technologies common to digital banking platforms, including: Java, Spring Framework, Angular, Kotlin, Swift, Maven, Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes and cloud deployment on platforms like AWS or Azure.

• Strong proficiency in SQL for database queries, troubleshooting, and data analysis.

• Solid understanding of Microservices Architecture and API integrations (REST/SOAP).

• Experience with CI/CD tools and agile methodologies.

• Knowledge of IT security principles and best practices for banking applications.

• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities with superior communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.