# Lead Web Developer

> Activate Talent · Philippines (Remote) · — · Posted 2025-07-09

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** 029

## Description

**About the Role**

We are seeking a Lead Web Developer to drive the architecture and development of scalable, high-performance web applications. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a seasoned developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and has a strong grasp of modern development and DevOps practices.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Architect, design, and implement scalable full-stack web applications
-   Lead backend development using Python or similar programming languages
-   Guide system architecture decisions for maintainability, scalability, and performance
-   Integrate and manage DevOps tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions
-   Design and maintain SQL and NoSQL database solutions
-   Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers
-   Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices
-   Define and document technical standards, architecture, and development workflows

## Requirements

-   8+ years of professional web development experience
-   3+ years working with Python or a similar backend language
-   Strong understanding of software architecture and system design
-   Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD and containerization tools
-   Proficient with SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases
-   Solid understanding of modern development practices, version control, and code management
-   Strong communication skills and experience leading development teams or technical initiatives

**Preferred Qualifications**

-   Experience in cloud-native application development (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
-   Familiarity with microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
-   Exposure to front-end technologies and frameworks is a plus
-   Passion for automation, performance optimization, and clean code
-   QA Engineer, Project/Product Manager experience

## Apply

[Apply at Activate Talent](https://apply.workable.com/careersactivatetalent/j/257C681DEC/apply)

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