Full Stack Engineer

Payreto; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Hybrid work set-up

Day 1 HMO

Life Insurance

Equipment provided

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Payreto is seeking a Full Stack Engineer in Metro Manila to craft user-facing interfaces with React and Next.js while building robust server-side systems using PHP/Laravel and Node.js. The role emphasizes independent delivery, architectural decision-making, and end-to-end ownership of features from conception to deployment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize performance, ensure reliability, and drive architectural improvements in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-stack development experience.
• Experience with React and Next.js and PHP/Laravel.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and REST/GraphQL.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop user-focused frontend with React/Next.js.
• Build robust backend APIs using PHP/Laravel and Node.js.
• Design scalable PostgreSQL schemas and queries.
• Ensure code quality through reviews and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features end-to-end.

Skills

React

Next.js

TypeScript

JavaScript (ES6+)

PHP/Laravel

Node.js

PostgreSQL

REST/GraphQL APIs

Git

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Job description

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary Packages
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Set-up
• Equipment Provided
• Day 1 HMO
• Life Insurance

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Full Stack Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining both user-facing web interfaces and robust server-side systems to achieve high-quality, scalable digital experiences by leveraging modern frontend frameworks such as React and Next.js alongside backend technologies like PHP/Laravel or Node.js. The role focuses on independent delivery, architectural decision-making, and full-stack ownership of features from conception to deployment. This position operates with significant autonomy, contributing to system design while maintaining technical excellence across the entire stack. Success in this role is measured by the ability to lead feature development, ensure system reliability, and drive architectural improvements.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Frontend Development & Implementation

• Drive the development of responsive and reusable UI components using React and Next.js, ensuring architectural consistency
• Translate UI/UX designs into high-quality, maintainable frontend code aligned with design specifications

Backend Development & API Integration

• Design, develop, and maintain robust RESTful APIs and server-side logic using PHP/Laravel to support frontend applications
• Architect and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas and queries to ensure data integrity and system performance

Code Quality & Maintainability

• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code following established coding standards and best practices
• Participate in code reviews to ensure consistency, readability, and performance optimization

Collaboration & Delivery Execution

• Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to define requirements and lead the implementation of complex features
• Contribute to sprint commitments and ensure timely delivery of assigned tasks

Performance & Optimization

• Assist in optimizing frontend performance, including page load speed, rendering efficiency, and responsiveness
• Identify and resolve complex performance bottlenecks in frontend applications

Testing & Debugging

• Perform robust system testing and debugging to ensure functionality, usability, and cross-browser compatibility
• Support issue resolution in development and staging environments

Learning & Continuous Improvement

• Actively build proficiency in React, Next.js, and modern frontend tooling
• Stay updated with development trends and apply relevant improvements under guidance

WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in full-stack development, demonstrating a track record of delivering end-to‑end web applications
• Exposure to building web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks
• Proficiency in TypeScript (Preferred) / JavaScript (ES6+)
• Advanced knowledge of React and Next.js
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles
• Familiarity with modern frontend tooling (e.g., npm, Webpack, Vite)
• Advanced knowledge of PHP/Laravel (Required)
• Experience with Node.js
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL database design and optimization
• Solid understanding of API design (REST/GraphQL) and system architecture principles
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum development methodologies and project tracking tools like Jira.
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to code quality
• Ability to follow structured guidance and accept feedback
• Effective communication and collaboration within a development team
• Accountability in delivering assigned tasks
• Proven ability to break down and simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders or team members.