LegalMatch

Online attorney-client matching and legal marketing

Technical Lead

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeCebu City, PhilippinesNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

At least 7 years of software development experience, including at least 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, continuous integration and continuous delivery (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.
Problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

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.

Desired Qualifications

Experience using or adopting AI-assisted development tools.

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.

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.

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.

About the Company

LegalMatch

Online attorney-client matching and legal marketing

LegalMatch runs an online marketplace that connects people seeking legal help with lawyers. Its main product is an attorney/client matching service that pairs clients with compatible attorneys based on case details, enabling clients to compare options and receive responses from lawyers. The company also provides marketing services to solo practitioners and small law firms, helping them promote their practice on a centralized platform. Its goal is to help clients find the right attorney and to help attorneys effectively market their services.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 1999

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