As a principal software engineer, you will lead technical decisions within the software engineering team, oversee high-quality software development, and enhance existing platforms, working both independently and with peers. You’ll thrive in both team and individual settings, balancing coding with technical ownership.
Your responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing a team of software engineers, fostering a creative and cohesive unit capable of delivering complex software projects
- Coordinating with scrum masters, project managers and other software engineers to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web-based and desktop applications
- Providing technical leadership in all aspects of our software development processes
- Overseeing the design, development, and implementation of new software systems and enhancements to existing systems
- Ensuring all software engineering projects are delivered on time and to the agreed quality standards
- Continually updating technical knowledge and skills and sharing them with the team
- Maintaining high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
- Providing regular performance feedback, coaching, and career development to team members
- Facilitating root cause analysis of system issues and implementing resolution strategies
- 7+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
- Expertise in programming languages like PHP, Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.
- Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design, functional programming, and scripting.
- Full stack development experience, proficient in both backend and frontend (e.g., HTML, ReactJS, Bootstrap, jQuery).
- Familiarity with modern software architectures (microservices, event-driven) and deployment tools (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proficient in unit testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, entity relationship modeling, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Demonstrated ability to lead software product lifecycle, manage multiple projects, and inspire team growth.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), software security, and testing frameworks (unit, integration, automated).
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Proactive, adaptable, and flexible
- Committed to going the extra mile to achieve results
- Skilled in collaboration and communication to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong in problem-solving
- Focused on continuous improvement and open to experimenting with new approaches and techniques to enhance work processes
At LegalMatch Philippines, we offer a dynamic and innovative environment where you can grow and make a real impact in legal tech. Join our team, collaborate with passionate individuals, and take the next step in your career. Apply today!
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