Back End Engineer

CO_MMCLTD Apex Investment Administration (NZ) Limited; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Training and development opportunities

On-site in Makati

Job summary

Apex Group in Makati, Philippines, is seeking a Mid/Senior Backend Engineer to build and enhance .NET Core backend services. You will design data-heavy workflows with C#, Dapper, and SQL, develop secure APIs, and implement async processing with messaging systems.

You will also write unit tests (xUnit/NUnit), participate in agile ceremonies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. This role not remote and requires on-site presence in Makati.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience in C# and the .NET ecosystem (Core LTS).
• Experience designing data-heavy backends with SQL, Dapper, and API development.
• Proficiency with unit testing frameworks (xUnit/NUnit).
• Exposure to queueing/messaging for asynchronous processing.
• Experience in Scrum or Kanban and agile delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance .NET Core backend services in production.
• Design data-heavy workflows using C#, Dapper, and SQL.
• Develop APIs prioritising performance, data integrity, and security.
• Work with queueing/messaging technologies for async processing.
• Write unit tests and contribute to code quality; participate in code reviews and sprint delivery.

Skills

.NET Core

C#

Dapper

SQL

xUnit/NUnit

Queueing systems

Scrum/Kanban

Testing

Tools

Azure

Azure DevOps

YAML CI/CD

Git

Docker

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.

Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you Back End Engineer Location : Makati (Manila), Philippines - Not Remote

About the role

The Backend Developers with strong expertise in the .NET ecosystem (Core LTS), bringing solid hands‑on experience in C#, Dapper, and highly proficient SQL skills to design and optimise data‑driven applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with testing frameworks such as xUnit or NUnit, along with exposure to queueing technologies for building scalable, event‑driven systems. You will demonstrate strong problem‑solving abilities to analyse and resolve complex technical issues, and be comfortable working within iterative development environments such as Scrum or Kanban. In this role you would be working closely with Apex Group ’s New Zealand team.

Job specification

• Building and enhancing .NET Core (LTS) backend services in a production environment
• Designing and implementing data‑heavy workflows using C#, Dapper, and SQL
• Developing APIs and backend components that prioritise performance, data integrity, and security
• Working with queueing / messaging technologies for asynchronous processing
• Writing unit tests (xUnit / NUnit) and contributing to overall code quality improvements
• Participating in refinement sessions, code reviews, and sprint delivery
• Applying clean coding practices and improving existing code incrementally
• Collaborating closely with engineers, testers, and stakeholders in an agile setup

What We are Looking for

• Mid‑level backend engineering experience, with a strong focus on delivery and learning
• Solid experience in the .NET ecosystem (Core LTS)
• Strong hands‑on coding skills with C#, Dapper, and complex SQL queries
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests
• Exposure to queueing or messaging systems
• Familiarity with Scrum or Kanban development environments
• Ability to analyse issues, troubleshoot, and ship reliable fixes
• Comfortable collaborating in a team and communicating technical ideas clearly

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Azure (App Services, Application Insights, containers)
• Experience with Azure DevOps, YAML CI/CD pipelines, and Git
• Familiarity with Clean Architecture / N‑Tier architectures
• Some front‑end exposure (JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular or React)
• Experience with Docker, Terraform, or containerised workloads
• Understanding of contract‑first APIs (OpenAPI)
• Prior experience in financial services or investment platforms

What you will get in return

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

Additional information

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio‑economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences. We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet. For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/

About Apex Group

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single‑source solution and unified cross asset‑class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross‑jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long‑standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. We’re a people‑powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate. We’re a people‑powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service‑led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. Positive change starts with you. We’re a people‑powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service‑led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey. Find out more about us