About the Role:
Makro Philippines (CP Axtra AC Corporation) is looking for a Tech Lead to join our Supply Chain technology team. This is a hands-on role for a technical leader who can write code, conduct code reviews, and lead one or more development squads — building the systems that will scale with our growth as a retail and wholesale startup expanding across the Philippines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive digital transformation by designing and delivering solutions that align with stakeholder needs and scale with business demand
- Work closely with the Head of Technology and other stakeholders to define the product roadmap and delivery timeline
- Lead one or more development squads, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and direction
- Champion innovative approaches that help the team solve complex problems effectively
- Provide user story backlog sizing and recommendations to keep items well-defined and sprint-ready
- Uphold and enforce code quality standards across the team
- Actively participate in designing and building complex systems and architectures
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in backend OOP languages, preferably Java, Golang, Node.js, Scala, or other open-source technologies
- Some experience in React, TypeScript, or JavaScript
- Experience with relational database querying using SQL, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
- Familiarity with GitOps environments such as ArgoCD or Kubestack
- Experience with automated code deployment tools such as CircleCI, Git Actions, or GitLab CI/CD
- Experience with container technologies Docker and Kubernetes
- Proven leadership experience with a track record of guiding and growing engineering teams
- Solid understanding of open API standards and service-oriented architecture
- Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience in supply chain domains (logistics, warehouse management, procurement, or inventory systems) is a plus but not required
