Technical Lead – Philippines

LegalMatch

Technical Lead building scalable software platforms for LegalMatch, a legal services marketplace. Leading architecture, hands-on development, engineering standards, mentoring, and AI-assisted delivery.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software architecture, design, and development, with a strong focus on modern software applications and technical leadership. Proven ability to mentor engineers, establish best practices, and leverage AI-assisted tools for enhanced productivity.

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Software Development ExperienceTechnical LeadershipFull-Stack DevelopmentAgile DevelopmentAI-Assisted Development Tools

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Hard Skills

JavaC#C++PythonJavaScriptCI/CDDockerKubernetesDatabase DesignSoftware Engineering Best Practices

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationMentoringCoaching

Industry Keywords

Software ArchitectureEngineering Best PracticesScalabilityQuality AssuranceContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerJavaJavaScriptKubernetesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.
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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.