Technical Lead – Software Engineering

Our Clients; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a Technical Leader to steer multiple software squads, provide technical direction, and mentor engineers while staying hands-on with code. You will participate in architecture discussions, translate business needs into scalable solutions, and collaborate with product teams to plan deliveries.

Strong backend and modern frontend experience, plus CI/CD and cloud-native practices, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive backend development experience with Java, Golang, Node.js, or Scala.
• Hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development squads with technical direction and mentorship.
• Stay hands-on with coding, reviews, and design discussions.
• Define technical priorities and translate requirements into tasks for development teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and delivery activities.
• Promote best practices in software engineering, architecture, and processes.
• Review code and ensure standards are followed.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Golang

Node.js

Scala

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

SQL

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

CircleCI

ArgoCD

OpenAPI

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

CircleCI

ArgoCD

OpenAPI tooling

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership & Software Development

• Lead one or more software development squads and provide technical direction, guidance, and mentorship.
• Remain hands‑on with software development, including writing and reviewing code.
• Participate in technical design and architecture discussions for complex applications and systems.
• Review code and ensure development work follows established engineering and quality standards.
• Identify and implement practical and scalable technical solutions to complex business and engineering challenges.
• Promote best practices in software development, architecture, and engineering processes.

Solution Design & Digital Transformation

• Design and develop flexible, scalable systems that can support business growth.
• Translate business and stakeholder requirements into appropriate technical solutions.
• Participate in the development of new digital solutions and improvements to existing systems.
• Evaluate new technologies and approaches that may improve system performance, scalability, and development efficiency.

Product & Delivery Collaboration

• Work with the Head of Technology, Product teams, and other stakeholders to define technical priorities and delivery timelines.
• Translate product requirements and business objectives into actionable technical tasks for the development team.
• Provide estimates and recommendations for user stories and development activities.
• Support backlog preparation and ensure requirements are sufficiently defined for development.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and regular delivery activities.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Mentor and develop software engineers within the team.
• Provide technical guidance and support when developers encounter complex issues.
• Encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Help establish a culture of accountability, quality, and effective problem‑solving.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong professional experience in software development, particularly in backend development using Java, Golang, Node.js, Scala, or similar object‑oriented/open‑source technologies.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, or providing technical direction to software development teams.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, application architecture, and system design.
• Hands‑on experience with React, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL, preferably MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and automated deployment tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with GitOps environments such as ArgoCD, Kubestack, or similar tools.
• Understanding of OpenAPI standards and service‑oriented architecture.
• Experience using modern coding/AI‑assisted development tools is an advantage.
• Strong English communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse management, procurement, inventory, or other retail technology environments.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development teams.
• Experience building and scaling enterprise applications or platforms.