About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies.

About the Client

Our client is one one of the world’s leading entertainment providers, with tens of millions of players and thousands of employees across the globe. They are well positioned strategically for future growth in an evolving global sector. In the Philippines, they have 100+ employees working on various applications and systems to support and optimize their global operations.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Team Lead/Senior Developer to guide a talented team, foster collaboration, and contribute to both leadership and development efforts in a 50/50 split role.

What You`ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and alignment with company goals.
• Manage recruitment, performance, and HR processes for the team, including onboarding, performance reviews, and vacation planning.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of program code, ensuring quality and business value.
• Troubleshoot code issues and participate in technical planning, providing guidance to the team.
• Communicate with stakeholders, manage project deliveries, and support ongoing incidents.
• Foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement within the team.

What You Bring

• Experience: 8+ years in software development with proven leadership experience and leading cross-team projects.
• Knowledge: Proficient in Java, Spring Boot and MySQL, with experience in PHP and modern development practices. Familiar with Maven/Gradle, Livewire, and software testing, debugging, and deployment pipelines.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and communication skills. Ability to work independently, maintain code quality, and mentor team members. Focused on continuous improvement and delivering high-quality solutions.
• Proven experience in people management (doing recruitment, performance reviews etc.)

Please refer to job description.