Backend Engineer (Client-site with relocation package)

Umpisa Inc; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Umpisa Inc., a progressive technology services company in the Philippines, invites a skilled backend engineer to join our software development team. You will implement backend functionality, enhance APIs, and support beta releases in a collaborative, Scrum-based environment.

Requirements include a BS in CS/SE, 4+ years of experience, strong Java and Spring Boot, and good problem-solving and communication skills. The role emphasizes self-motivation and teamwork within a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• BS Computer Science or Software Engineering is required.
• 4+ years of experience in software development.
• Self-starter with Agile experience and fast learning.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end teams to design scalable solutions.
• Participate in Scrum events and code reviews.
• Write robust, testable code with proper patterns.
• Create API tests and ensure code quality before SIT/UAT.

Skills

Back-end development

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices

PostgreSQL

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

At Umpisa Inc., our mission is to make the Philippines be known globally as a tech hub.

Umpisa Inc. is a progressive technology services company that partners with select industries, clients and people to work on pioneering and industry-changing solutions via digital transformation, modern software development and venture building.

We create a set of world-class and impactful products and solutions to help organizations and individuals live better lives. We offer demanding, challenging and rewarding careers in software development, product development, emerging technologies, and more for the right candidates.

Essential Skills

• Aligns with our values: Excellence, Integrity, Professionalism, People Success, Customer Success, Fun, Innovation and Diversity
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Would like to work as part of a self-organizing Scrum team in a scaled agile framework
• Must be a self-starter and loves to collaborate with the team and client

Job Summary

Performs back-end implementation of new functionality, programming, bug corrections, release testing, and beta support which may require research and analysis.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure APIs and Database Tables following software development best practices
• Collaborate with Development Lead and Front-end Engineers to design efficient and re-usable Microservices
• Participate with the team on Scrum Events
• Demonstrate in writing robust and reusable codes adhering to software best practices and design patterns
• Research on the latest software libraries by creating POC builds
• Develop API test for back-end services passing code coverage standards
• Test quality of output before hand over to SIT and UAT
• Problem solving with stakeholders to come up with best approach
• Collaborate in development of bank standards as appropriate
• Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• BS Computer Science or Software Engineering or similar course
• 4+ years experience in software development
• Self starter
• Experience in agile environment
• Fast learnerExcellent communications skills (Oral/Written)
• Excellent problem-solving / analytical skills

Programming Languages / Framework

• Java 8+
• (Spring Boot)
• RESTful API / Microservices
• PostgreSQL or other Relational DatabaseSQL
• Node JS (Optional)
• Test Driven Development

Tools and Services

• Git or SVN
• Kubernetes / Docker (Optional)
• Azure Cloud Services (Optional)
• CI/CD Pipelines (Optional)