MS Word Plugin Developer

Department: Tech

Salary Range: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Contract Type: Indefinite Contractor

Working Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9-5:30

Location: Manila

Start Date: ASAP

About Us

Avvoka is a leading legal technology company specializing in document automation. Our platform empowers law firms and in-house legal teams to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts more efficiently. We’re trusted by top names in the industry, enabling major deals with magic circle law firms like Allen & Overy, helping McDonald's open new chains, and licensing popular franchises with HBO and Sony. Our team is dedicated to transforming the world of contracts, balancing innovation with a sense of humour in an inclusive, collaborative culture. We’re growing quickly, evolving from a bootstrapped start-up to a scale-up with 30% growth in headcount and over 70% organic revenue growth in the past year. Join us to push the boundaries of legal technology and help redefine how the world contracts.

Who You Are

You’re an experienced JavaScript developer with a knack for building robust front-end applications, ideally with exposure to Microsoft Word plugin development. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are excited about the idea of shaping the future of document automation. You enjoy solving real-world problems and have an eye for user experience, technical elegance, and cross-platform compatibility.

Key Responsibilities

1. Word Plugin Development

• Build and maintain a high-performance Microsoft Word plugin using JavaScript and Office.js
• Ensure seamless integration with the Avvoka platform and document templates
• Deliver clean, secure, and scalable code in line with Microsoft’s best practices

2. Front-End Engineering

• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate UI/UX wireframes into responsive interfaces
• Implement new features and improvements with usability, speed, and security in mind
• Maintain and refactor existing front-end components as needed

3. Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with backend developers to define plugin functionality and API interactions
• Engage with customer success and QA to address bugs and edge-case scenarios
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and code reviews

4. Documentation & Support

• Write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
• Assist with user-facing guides or release notes for plugin updates
• Provide occasional technical support for clients or internal users

5. Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with the Microsoft 365 developer ecosystem and updates
• Identify and implement performance optimisations and architectural improvements
• Contribute to internal tooling and developer workflows

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience developing Microsoft Office Add-ins, especially Word plugins using Office.js
• Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, REST APIs)

The desirable candidate will have:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Graph API, Outlook or Teams add-ins
• Experience with authentication in Office add-ins (e.g. SSO with Azure AD)
• Understanding of document automation tools or PDF manipulation libraries

In addition to the technical and professional skills, there are certain core attributes we consider essential for success in our team and environment:

• Proven experience or strong interest in B2B SaaS environments
• A strong track record or interest of contributing to the growth of fast-paced, scaling companies
• Exceptional adaptability in dynamic and rapidly evolving settings
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a strong drive to take ownership
• Resilience and the ability to maintain high performance under pressure

Benefits

• Remote-first working policy – employees are empowered to work from home and come into the office as needed, in alignment with team and business requirements
• Home office IT allowance (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Annual learning and development budget (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Flexible dress code (subject to role-based requirements)
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Right to request flexible working arrangements
• A collaborative, transparent company culture with real opportunities for growth

Why Join Us?

At Avvoka, you'll join a fast-growing, innovative team that is reshaping the legal tech industry. We offer a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice matters, and you'll be empowered to make a real impact. With ample opportunities for professional development, career progression, and a range of employee benefits, Avvoka is the place to grow your career while making a difference in the legal world.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including those from underrepresented groups. We are happy to provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the application process.