Technical Lead (Remote - Philippines)

LegalMatch Philippines, Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

LegalMatch Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Technical Lead to drive the architecture, design, and delivery of critical software systems while staying hands-on with coding and mentoring engineers.

You will shape engineering standards, foster innovation, and leverage AI-assisted tools to build scalable, high-quality software that delivers real business value. The role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise across modern stacks, and a passion for coaching teams toward engineering

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong hands-on experience with languages such as Java, C#, C++, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills; mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and delivery of critical software systems.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence.
• Drive AI-assisted development practices and innovations.
• Ensure on-time delivery with quality and scalability.

Skills

Lead delivery

Hands-on coding

Mentoring

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

AI tools

Architectural design

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

C#

C++

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Build the technology that drives our business forward

At LegalMatch, we're looking for a Technical Lead who combines deep technical expertise with hands-on leadership. In this role, you'll lead the design and development of critical software systems while remaining actively involved in coding, technical decision-making, and mentoring engineers. You'll help shape our engineering standards, solve complex technical challenges, and leverage modern technologies including AI-assisted development tools to build scalable, high-quality software that delivers real business value.

What You'll Do

Lead Technical Delivery

• Drive the architecture, design, and development of critical software systems and platform enhancements.
• Lead by example through hands‑on coding and technical decision‑making.
• Solve complex engineering challenges while balancing scalability, quality, and long‑term maintainability.

Build High‑Quality Software

• Collaborate with engineers, Scrum Masters, and Project Managers to deliver reliable software solutions.
• Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality‑focused development processes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time without compromising quality or performance.

Mentor & Grow Engineering Teams

• Coach and mentor engineers through technical guidance, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support career development while helping engineers grow their technical capabilities.

Drive Innovation

• Leverage AI‑assisted development tools to improve productivity, debugging, and software delivery.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and engineering practices.
• Support root cause analysis and drive improvements that strengthen system reliability and long‑term platform health.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in a manager‑level role.
• Strong hands‑on experience building modern software applications using languages such as Java, C#, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar.
• Experience with full‑stack development, modern architectures, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, Agile development, testing, and database design.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives while remaining actively involved in development.
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving engineering excellence.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience using or adopting AI‑assisted development tools is a strong advantage.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Lead technical decisions while staying hands‑on with development.
• Build software that directly impacts the business and its users.
• Collaborate with talented engineers on complex technical challenges.
• Explore modern technologies and AI‑assisted development practices.
• Grow your leadership while shaping the future of our engineering platforms.