Java Enterprise Edition (Cebu)

Xurpas, Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Xurpas, Inc. invites applications for an Application Support Engineer skilled in Java EE to support, diagnose, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications. The role focuses on ensuring system stability and performance with collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on debugging expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a broader technical group. Cebu-based office option available.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of relevant experience in application development, systems support or related technical roles.
• Strong proficiency in Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE).
• Experience in application support, debugging and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve application issues across enterprise systems.
• Monitor system performance and analyze logs and metrics to identify root causes.
• Gather and analyze user requirements and translate into technical specifications.
• Design, develop, test, implement and maintain enterprise and web-based applications.
• Support application updates, patches and production releases.
• Collaborate with business users, developers, QA teams and other stakeholders.
• Document troubleshooting findings, solutions and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve stability, reliability and performance.
• Participate in technical discussions and resolve work-related problems.
• Work independently and develop expertise as a SME.

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an Application Support Engineer with strong experience in Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE) to support, troubleshoot, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of application architecture, debugging, and systems analysis, with the ability to resolve technical issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system stability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues across enterprise systems.
• Monitor system performance and analyze application logs and metrics to identify root causes.
• Gather and analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain enterprise and web-based applications.
• Support application updates, patches, and production releases.
• Collaborate with business users, developers, QA teams, and other technical stakeholders.
• Document troubleshooting findings, solutions, and technical processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve application stability, reliability, and performance.
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute to resolving work-related problems.
• Work independently and develop expertise as a subject matter expert (SME).

Must-Have Skills

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in application development, programming, systems support, or related technical roles.
• Strong proficiency in Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE).
• Experience in application support, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of enterprise application architecture and design patterns.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
• Ability to analyze application logs and diagnose complex technical issues.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Spring Framework and Spring Batch.
• Knowledge of Java Standard Edition (Java SE).
• Experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience in systems analysis, requirements gathering, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of database design, SQL, and quality assurance processes.
• Familiarity with application lifecycle management and production support.