Platform Tech Lead

Directio is a global IT services company. We consult, code, test, deploy, and manage mainly cloud-based and mobile applications, providing around-the-clock support from our offices in Poland, the Philippines, Mexico, and the USA. We prepare our FMCG, retail, automotive, and SaaS clients for the future by accelerating their digital transformation. Operating under the "We Code Success" principle, we prioritize the success of our clients, consultants, and partners.

About project:

We are looking for a Platform Tech Lead for our international client, a global leader in cloud‑native software solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry. Their mission is to empower insurers to deliver faster, smarter, and more personalized customer experiences through a low‑code, configurable SaaS platform.

Responsibilities:

• As a Platform Tech Lead you will be designing and developing high-complexity software solutions, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and maintainability standards;
• You will be guiding and overseeing the team's work, providing technical direction, monitoring progress, and ensuring deliverables align with business goals and architectural guidelines;
• You will be leading the creation of conceptual designs and architecture for the platform's microservices, ensuring that solutions are robust, future-proof, and support organizational scalability;
• You will be providing hands-on mentorship and guidance to engineers at all levels - senior, mid, and junior - fostering technical growth, knowledge sharing, and best practices;
• You will be conducting thorough code reviews, enforcing development standards, and supporting the team in solving complex technical challenges with a pragmatic and quality-first mindset;
• You will be making key decisions on source code management, leading technical discussions, and actively contributing to the long-term technical roadmap for a microservices platform deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service;
• You will be debugging and resolving complex software bugs, identifying root causes, and ensuring fixes are delivered without creating collateral issues;
• You will be writing and maintaining automated unit and integration tests, guaranteeing system reliability, smooth deployments, and continuous improvement of testing coverage;
• You will act as the primary technical liaison, effectively communicating solutions and architectural decisions to both technical stakeholders and non-technical audiences.

Requirements:

• 10 years of total professional software development experience, demonstrating consistent delivery of high-quality solutions;
• 6 years of experience in hands-on software engineering, building and deploying production systems;
• 4 years of product and domain experience, contributing to system improvements, domain-driven design, and solution strategies;
• 4 years in a technical leadership role - Tech Lead, Senior Engineer, or Architect - leading teams and guiding complex projects;
• 2 years of practical experience with TypeScript and , developing scalable backend services;
• Proven expertise in building microservices deployed to Kubernetes, with extensive hands-on experience on Azure Kubernetes Service;
• Strong command of distributed systems, with production-level experience implementing CQRS and event sourcing patterns;
• Extensive experience with Azure Cosmos DB or similar distributed NoSQL databases, including database optimization for high-scale environments;
• Expert-level knowledge of microservices and event-driven architectures, with the ability to design, implement, and scale them in enterprise settings;
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, manage deadlines, and operate effectively with minimal supervision;
• Excellent communication skills with conversational-level English, enabling effective interaction with international teams;
• Flexibility to work during night hours: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (local time).

Nice to have:

• Experience with infrastructure automation using Terraform and hands-on cloud operations in Azure;
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code practices, supporting automation and consistency across environments;
• Exposure to advanced Kubernetes concepts, such as custom resource definitions (CRDs), operators, or service meshes;
• Understanding of Duck Creek Suite operations and applications, adding value in specialized enterprise contexts.

We offer:

• Salary for work amounting to 190,000 – 230,000 PHP;
• ₱3,600 monthly de minimis non-taxable allowance;
• HMO coverage from day 1 for you and 1 dependent;
• Equipment provided;
• Optical coverage;
• Year-end leave monetization;
• Gym subscription;
• Monthly supply of coffee

Please be advised that we will only contact selected candidates

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