Lead Software Engineer

Overview

Lead Software Engineer (WFH) role at Lennor Group. Lennor Metier Consulting, a DOLE-licensed headhunting and recruitment agency in the Philippines, partners with a multinational, global distributor in home decor for this search. Location: Philippines. Work setup: Remote. Salary Range: Up to P250,000. Shift Schedule: Morning Shift.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for playing a strategic, hands-on technical leadership role within the Digital Engineering team, reporting directly to the Director of Digital Technology. They spend about 70% of their time coding, focusing on modern front end technologies like React and Next.js, while driving scalable web experiences with attention to Core Web Vitals, caching, and BFF models. The role collaborates with product, UX, and platform teams, mentors peers, and influences cross-functional technical decisions. Having experience with Vercel and edge-delivery platforms is a strong plus.

• Designs and builds performant, scalable, and maintainable front-end experiences using React, Next.js, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks.
• Codes actively (~70% of the time) while owning complex UI features, dynamic rendering flows (CSR/SSR/ISR), and modular frontend architectures.
• Leads hands-on implementation of back-end-for-front-end (BFF) patterns, efficient data fetching strategies, and seamless client-server interactions.
• Implements advanced caching strategies and performance tuning for high-traffic pages, optimizing Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS) and Lighthouse scores.
• Partners with platform engineers to leverage Vercel capabilities (edge functions, build optimizations, smart CDN routing) for production-grade deployments.
• Collaborates with UX/Product teams to translate designs into pixel-perfect, accessible, and responsive user interfaces that delight customers.
• Evaluates new frontend tooling and libraries, proactively introducing modern patterns (hydration optimization, server actions, edge rendering) to raise engineering quality. Engineering Excellence and Innovation
• Solves deeply complex technical problems that span multiple domains, systems, and technologies.
• Leads technical investigations and resolution of critical production issues or systemic challenges.
• Drives continuous improvement in code quality, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability practices.
• Champions a culture of engineering rigor through peer reviews, design validations, and performance tuning.
• Serves as a technical mentor and role model to senior and staff engineers across the organization.
• Supports the development of career paths and learning roadmaps for engineers.
• Provides critical feedback and coaching in architectural thinking, systems design, and technical decision-making.
• Acts as a bridge between individual contributors and leadership to translate strategic goals into executable work.
• Cross Functional and Strategic Impact: Collaborates with senior leaders across Product, Data, UX, and Infrastructure to align technical solutions with business priorities. Influences company-wide technology strategy through deep expertise and thought leadership. Drives planning and execution for strategic projects and platform evolutions. Communicates technical concepts effectively to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders, building alignment and trust.

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent practical experience is also accepted.
• At least 7-10 years of professional software development experience, with a strong track record in architecting and building modern front-end web applications.
• Expertise in React and Next.js is required, with a deep understanding of component architecture, state management, rendering strategies (CSR, SSR, ISR), and hydration.
• Hands-on experience implementing back-end-for-front-end (BFF) solutions and working with GraphQL/REST APIs.
• Strong performance mindset with the ability to optimize Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS), lazy loading, bundle splitting, and Lighthouse metrics.
• Practical knowledge of caching strategies (CDN, edge caching, revalidation) and how they affect scalability and user experience.
• Experience with Vercel, or similar platforms like Netlify or Cloudflare Pages, including edge functions, smart routing, and build optimizations.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and web accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Ability to work independently on high-complexity projects while providing architectural input and technical mentorship across teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical trade-offs and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Agile development experience is preferred, with a focus on rapid iteration, testing, and CI/CD workflows.

• Hardware Provision: Company-issued Laptop provided on first day.
• Government-mandated Benefits (SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth)
• 13th Month Pay
• Paid leaves with flexible time off policy.
• Internet subsidy and a suitable setup for success.
• HMO Coverage with up to 2 dependents
• Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent Benefit.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development Benefit.
• Mental health support through mental health day breaks, 24/7 professional counselling, and webinars.
• Company incentive and team-building allowances.
• Shutdown Week: an additional one-week paid time off on top of paid leaves.
• Volunteer Time Off: two paid days off for volunteering.
• Bereavement Leave: additional paid leaves for grieving.

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Note: This posting includes references to locations in the Philippines and related regional job postings surrounding this opportunity.