Associate Software Engineer

Gothong Southern Careers; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Gothong Southern Careers in Cebu City, Philippines, is seeking an entry-level Associate Software Engineer to support design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications, under guidance of senior engineers. You will contribute to the SDLC and develop quality code.

You will participate in testing activities, maintain technical documentation, and continue to build your technical expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Fresh graduates or 0–2 years in software development encouraged.
• Foundational programming knowledge and coursework in software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications following coding standards.
• Participate in SDLC from requirements to deployment and maintenance.
• Write and execute unit tests and support QA testing activities.
• Troubleshoot defects under guidance of senior engineers.
• Maintain technical documentation and code comments.

Skills

OOP fundamentals

Programming languages

SDLC understanding

Agile methodologies

SQL basics

Git

IDEs

Testing basics

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/CE/SE or related field

Tools

Git

SQL

IDEs

Job description

Job description:

The Associate Software Engineer is an entry-level software development professional responsible for supporting the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the role contributes to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by developing quality code, participating in testing activities, maintaining technical documentation, and continuously building technical expertise. This position is designed to develop foundational software engineering skills while supporting the delivery of reliable, scalable, and business-driven technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications following established coding standards and development best practices.

• Participate in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Write and execute unit tests and support system, integration, and user acceptance testing activities.

• Troubleshoot software defects and implement fixes under the guidance of senior engineers.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, code comments, and development artifacts.

• Participate in code reviews and continuously improve code quality, performance, and maintainability.

• Collaborate with software engineers, quality assurance, business analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver project requirements.

• Learn and apply new technologies, frameworks, tools, and development methodologies to enhance technical capabilities.

• Support system enhancements, maintenance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform other duties and projects assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Relevant training or coursework in software development, programming, or related technologies is an advantage.

Experience

• 0–2 years of experience in software development or a related technical role.

• Fresh graduates with relevant internship or project experience are encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of software development principles, object-oriented programming, and coding best practices.

• Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, PHP, or similar).

• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases; familiarity with NoSQL databases is an advantage.

• Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) and integrated development environments (IDEs).

• Exposure to web, mobile, desktop, or enterprise application development.

• Knowledge of automation testing tools, ERP, CRM, Financial Systems, or Logistics applications is an advantage.

Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Effective verbal and written communication

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Adaptability and willingness to learn

• Time management and task prioritization

• Customer-focused mindset

• Initiative and continuous improvement orientation

Certifications (Preferred)

• Software Development or Programming certifications

• Agile, Scrum, or Software Testing certifications are an advantage

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with hybrid or remote work arrangements, where applicable.

• May require extended working hours during project deadlines, system deployments, or production support.

• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced software development environment.

Work Location: In person