IT Software Engineer 3 - Web

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corporation; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Web and Mobility to design, build, and maintain web and mobile applications. The role leads architecture, code quality, and cross-functional collaboration in an onsite Manila setting.

You will mentor developers, drive performance and security improvements, and stay abreast of emerging technologies while delivering high-quality solutions on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least five years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in web and mobile app development (front-end and back-end).
• Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, Java, Python, and Swift; and frameworks such as React, Angular, Node.js, Vue.js.
• Mobile app development for iOS and Android.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with API design and RESTful principles.
• Understanding of DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to stay current with emerging web and mobile technologies and industry best practices.
• Preferably with people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of large-scale web and mobile systems, emphasizing scalability, performance, and security.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain top-quality web and mobile applications, leveraging advanced coding practices and design patterns.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, mentor team members, and promote code quality and maintainability best practices.
• Focus on optimizing application performance and implementing advanced security measures, including security audits.
• Provide technical leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, document architectures, and manage development projects to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

Java

Python

Swift

React

Angular

Node.js

Vue.js

RESTful APIs

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

About The Role

Location: Ermita, Manila

Role Type: Full-time (Onsite)

Department: Operations - Information Technology

Reporting to: IT Software Lead

The Senior Software Engineer - Web and Mobility is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web and mobile applications. This role involves working on complex software projects, leading development efforts, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Other requirements include the following:

• Lead the design and architecture of large-scale web and mobile systems, emphasizing scalability, performance, and security
• Develop, enhance, and maintain top-quality web and mobile applications, leveraging advanced coding practices and design patterns
• Conduct thorough code reviews, mentors team members, and advocates for code quality and maintainability best practices
• Focus on optimizing application performance for speed, efficiency, and scalability while implementing advanced security measures and leading security audits
• Provide technical leadership, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, maintain comprehensive technical documentation, resolves complex technical issues, participate in testing phases, stay updated on emerging technologies, and manage and lead development projects to ensure successful and timely delivery.

To succeed and grow in this role, you will be required to meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any other related course
• At least five years related work experience
• Experience in web and mobile application development, including both front-end and back-end development.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., PHP, JavaScript, Java, Python, Swift) and web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, Vue.js).
• Knowledge of mobile app development for iOS and Android.
• Experience with database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with API design and RESTful principles.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and tools.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Communication skills for effective collaboration with cross functional teams to understand business requirements, translate into functional specifications and develop a right fit solution.
• Ability to stay current with emerging web and mobile technologies and industry best practices.
• Preferably with people management experience

About FELCO

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO) started in 2001 with a simple goal: to make quality lighting and electrical products available and affordable for every Filipino. From homes to businesses, we continue to offer practical solutions that help power everyday life.

Our brands Firefly, ROYU, ECOLum, Herks, and Xpert are each designed to bring comfort, safety, and convenience into Filipino homes. Alongside our own brands, we partner with respected global names such as CHiNT, ABB, and DCK, giving our customers access to a wide range of everyday and specialized solutions.

We work closely with designers, engineers, contractors, retailers, institutions, and developers, building partnerships that help us understand real needs and respond with the right solutions.