Lead Software Engineer

About LEARN Corporation

LEARN Corporation is Thailand's leader in lifelong-learning EdTech. Guided by our conviction that "learning opportunities can improve one's quality of life," we harness technology to design engaging, age-inclusive learning experiences that help people develop new skills, achieve ambitious goals, and pass on good things to others—advancing Thai society together.

Across 12-plus business units—including OnDemand, Ignite, Skooldio, Learn Satit Pattana School, Crest School, and more—we reach hundreds of thousands of learners every year. Our dream is to serve as a private "ministry of education," upgrading education nationwide and preparing every learner for the future.

We are seeking an experienced
Lead Software Engineer
with a strong technical foundation, proven software architecture experience, and a passion for building impactful educational technology. This role combines
hands-on coding
,
technical leadership
, and
strategic problem-solving
to deliver high-quality software products. The ideal candidate can translate business needs into scalable solutions, drive technical excellence, and empower a growing engineering team.

Join us and shape the next chapter of learning in Thailand.

What you'll drive

Technical Leadership & Solution Design

• Design, review, and maintain scalable
  software architecture
  and ensure alignment with long-term product vision.
• Translate
  business requirements
  into practical, scalable
  technical solutions
  aligned with company goals.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient
  code
  , while reviewing and mentoring others.
• Ensure adherence to
  coding standards
  ,
  code quality
  , and
  best engineering practices
  .
• Proactively evaluate, advocate for, and adopt new tools, technologies, and leading practices (e.g., DevOps/SRE principles, DORA metrics) to
  enhance the engineering team's efficiency, speed, and quality.
• Create and maintain
  system architecture diagrams
  ,
  flowcharts
  ,
  resource evaluations
  , and
  cost/time analyses
  to guide technical decision-making.
• Oversee the entire
  software development lifecycle
  — from requirements gathering to deployment and post-release support.
• Develop and execute testing strategies, ensuring comprehensive
  unit and system testing
  , error resolution, and user acceptance.
• Lead code reviews, refactoring sessions, and technical audits to ensure system robustness.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Plan workloads, delegate tasks effectively, and monitor progress to meet sprint and release goals.
• Provide
  technical mentorship
  and encourage continuous learning and skill development.
• Manage and guide a team of
  developers
  , including performance evaluation and career development.
• Support
  career growth
  and skill development through structured coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and documentation.
• Actively build and champion a high-performing engineering culture
  focused on delivering business value
  , maintaining high quality, and achieving timely delivery of objectives.

Collaboration & Vision

• Work closely with the
  Product Director
  to define and execute the
  technical vision
  of the product.
• Partner with
  Designers, PMs, and cross-functional squads
  to ensure smooth, user-centered product delivery.
• Oversee outsourced teams to ensure quality development and smooth handover to maintenance and support.

Operational Excellence & Support

• Respond to all
  support requests
  promptly and professionally, providing clear procedures and resolutions to ensure service quality.
• Research and resolve
  transactional and procedural issues
  , identifying root causes and implementing long-term fixes.
• Maintain detailed
  technical and operational documentation
  , ensuring transparency and team-wide knowledge sharing.
• Apply
  data-driven approaches
  to monitor system performance, optimize processes, and guide decision-making.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, or IT related background.
• 8+ years
  in software development, including
  5–6 years
  of coding-intensive experience.
• Strong background in
  software architecture
  ,
  API design
  , and
  system scalability
  .
• Demonstrated ability to
  analyze requirements
  ,
  design solutions
  , and
  document technical details
  effectively.
• Excellent understanding of
  team dynamics
  ,
  people management
  , and
  career coaching,
  with proven experience in cultivating a positive, high-productivity engineering culture..
• Proficient in
  project planning
  ,
  task delegation
  , and
  agile development methodologies
  .
• Deep understanding of
  data modeling
  ,
  system integration
  , and
  database design
  .
• Passion for
  education technology
  and improving learning systems through innovation.
• Experience managing both
  in-house
  and
  outsourced development teams
  , including technical handovers.
• Proficient in
  HTML/CSS
  ,
  MySQL
  ,
  
  ,
  React / React Native
  .
• Familiar with cloud and container technologies, including
  AWS
  ,
  GCP
  , and
  Docker
  .
• Excellent
  communication skills
  , with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and convey complex technical concepts clearly.