IT Software Engineer (Backend Development)

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corporation; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO) is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to develop and enhance mobile applications that support operations and customer-facing processes. You will own features, work across the full SDLC, and ensure performance, security, and usability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architecture discussions, and mentor junior engineers as needed, while leveraging modern mobile frameworks and APIs to deliver reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related field.
• 1–3 years of progressive experience in mobile development, specializing in native or cross-platform engineering in a professional team environment.
• Strong proficiency in one or more primary mobile development platforms/frameworks (e.g., Swift/Kotlin/Java, Flutter, or React Native) used in a production environment
• Solid knowledge of mobile application lifecycle, native device APIs (e.g., camera, location, notifications), and robust state management.
• Certifications focusing on specific advanced mobile frameworks or cloud platforms (e.g., Android Certified Developer, iOS certifications) are a plus

Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Design, develop, and own moderately complex mobile features and integrated components, ensuring seamless interaction with backend APIs and platform native functionalities.
• Bug Fixing & Enhancements: Independently analyze, diagnose, and resolve non-routine, complex technical issues and bugs across the mobile application stack. Lead implementation of significant enhancements to improve application performance or stability.
• Testing & Documentation: Develop and execute comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end test cases for owned components. Contribute to the creation of detailed technical design documentation and specifications.
• Technical Notes & Task Logging: Prepare detailed design documents, technical specifications, and architecture diagrams for major assigned workstreams. Provide structured technical notes and summaries for knowledge sharing and handover.
• Requirement Clarification: Proactively engage with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and Leads to translate abstract business requirements into concrete technical specifications and implementation plans

Job description

The Mid-Level Software Engineer (IT Software Engineer 2) develops and enhances mobile applications that support operational and customer-facing processes. The developer takes ownership of assigned features, works across the full SDLC, and ensures that applications meet performance, security, and usability expectations. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, contributes to architecture discussions, and provides technical guidance to junior members when needed. The position requires practical experience with mobile frameworks, APIs, and current development standards and practices.

Other responsibilities include:

• Feature Development: Design, develop, and own moderately complex mobile features and integrated components, ensuring seamless interaction with backend APIs and platform native functionalities.
• Bug Fixing & Enhancements: Independently analyze, diagnose, and resolve non-routine, complex technical issues and bugs across the mobile application stack. Lead implementation of significant enhancements to improve application performance or stability.
• Testing & Documentation: Develop and execute comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end test cases for owned components. Contribute to the creation of detailed technical design documentation and specifications.
• Technical Notes & Task Logging: Prepare detailed design documents, technical specifications, and architecture diagrams for major assigned workstreams. Provide structured technical notes and summaries for knowledge sharing and handover.
• Requirement Clarification: Proactively engage with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and Leads to translate abstract business requirements into concrete technical specifications and implementation plans

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

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related field.
• 1–3 years of progressive experience in mobile development, specializing in native or cross-platform engineering in a professional team environment.
• Strong proficiency in one or more primary mobile development platforms/frameworks (e.g., Swift/Kotlin/Java, Flutter, or React Native) used in a production environment
• Solid knowledge of mobile application lifecycle, native device APIs (e.g., camera, location, notifications), and robust state management.
• Certifications focusing on specific advanced mobile frameworks or cloud platforms (e.g., Android Certified Developer, iOS certifications) are a plus

About FELCO:

At Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO), customer satisfaction is a commitment. Our mission is to elevate everyday experiences by providing accessible quality products and solutions that every Filipino deserves.

We started in 2001, introducing innovative lighting and electrical products to the Philippine market. Over the past two decades, we have worked hard to build expertise and deliver quality products, reliable service, and trustworthy solutions through our brands — Firefly, Royu, ECOLum, and Herks. Today, we continue to fulfill our mission by entering into new categories and brands. We stay fully committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customers and the industry. We also partner with internationally-recognized brands and products such as Chint, ABB and DCK to provide our valued customers with a diverse range of high-quality products.