Full Stack Engineer

Payreto; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work set-up

Equipment Provided

Day 1 HMO

Life Insurance

Competitive Salary Packages

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Payreto in the Philippines is seeking a skilled Full Stack Engineer to own frontend and backend development for scalable digital experiences. You will leverage React, Next.js, PHP/Laravel, and Node.js to deliver features end-to-end with autonomy and architectural input.

You will design robust APIs, optimize PostgreSQL schemas, and contribute to code quality through reviews, testing, and performance tuning within a collaborative, Agile team. Hybrid work setup offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-stack web development experience.
• Experience with React and Next.js.
• Proficient in PHP/Laravel (advanced) required.
• Experience with PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of REST/GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive UI components with React and Next.js.
• Build RESTful APIs with PHP/Laravel and server-side logic.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries.
• Write clean, maintainable code and perform reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features.
• Improve frontend performance and load times.
• Support testing and debugging across environments.
• Own features end-to-end from conception to deployment.

Skills

React

Next.js

TypeScript

JavaScript

Node.js

REST API

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

Git

HTML/CSS

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

npm

Webpack

Vite

Jira

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.