Lead - Software Engineering (TypeScript)

CORE PROFILE

As the hands-on lead of the Personalization Platform team, you’ll drive a cross-functional engineering squad working on real-time, AI- and ML-powered features across mobile and backend. You and your team will be involved in all stages of the product, from shaping its vision to building and delivering it for Maya’s users. 

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-moving environment: build and grow a lean and effective team, shape the tech roadmap, and help deliver high-impact initiatives. 

Your work will improve features that millions of users in the Philippines and beyond rely on every day.

NATURE OF WORK

• Build and maintain the Personalization Platform, from backend services and APIs to components in Maya’s mobile apps. 
• Design, plan, and implement high-quality features using TypeScript (NodeJS).
• Promote and ensure the use of best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), code reviews, and unit/integration tests. 
• Lead, support and mentor team members (backend, mobile, QE, SRE)
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in backend development and building scalable, distributed systems on cloud infrastructure, with strong proficiency in modern testing practices using TypeScript (NodeJS)
• 2+ years of experience in team leadership, including direct reports. 
• Deep understanding of a wide range of current and emerging technologies, combined with seasoned leadership on major projects. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with senior stakeholders. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. 
• Effective communication and teamwork in an Agile environment (we use Scrum).