Junior Developer

Moongig; Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Moongig is a rapidly growing digital healthcare talent platform based in the Philippines, seeking a Junior Developer to join a collaborative, fast-paced team. You will assist with debugging, resolve minor issues, implement small features, and support the development team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with modern web frameworks and a foundation in both front-end and back-end technologies. You will work independently, analyze issues, and scale complex problems to the core

Qualifications

• Write clean, documented code for features, fixes, or improvements.
• Has developer experience (Junior level) with above frameworks.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and respond promptly to support requests.
• Reliable internet connection and a quiet work environment.
• Tech-related diploma or degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with debugging and resolving minor technical issues.
• Implement small features or fixes under guidance.
• Support the development team and escalate complex problems when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Customer service

Reliable internet

Education

Tech-related diploma or degree

Tools

Vue.js

Next.js

Node.js

Express

PostgreSQL

GraphQL

Insomnia / Postman

HTTP concepts

Error log tools (Vercel/New Relic)

Job description

About Moongig

Moongig is a rapidly growing digital healthcare talent platform transforming the way healthcare professionals and employers connect in the Philippines and abroad. By leveraging technology, we provide healthcare workers with a broad range of job opportunities, while enabling hospitals, clinics, and care providers to access the skilled talent they need to deliver exceptional care.

Our leadership team combines deep healthcare technology operating experience with proven startup scaling capability. You will work directly with Christian Besler, a health-tech veteran with 20+ years experience and degree from Columbia University, and Nathaniel Ricca, a Harvard Business School graduate who previously built and scaled a Y Combinator-backed startup.

We expand access, enhance workforce mobility, and support professional growth across the healthcare ecosystem.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Junior Developer who is passionate about software development and eager to grow in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This role involves assisting with debugging, resolving minor technical issues, implementing small features or fixes, and supporting the development team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with modern web frameworks and a foundational understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies. You’ll be expected to work independently, analyze issues, and scale complex problems to the core development team when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Write clean, documented code for features, fixes, or improvements.
• Has developer experience (Junior level) with above frameworks
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and respond promptly to support requests
• Reliable internet connection and a quiet work environment
• Tech-related diploma or degree is a plus
• Familiarity with tools and technologies such as:
  • Vue.js, Next.js, Node.js, Express – for understanding, tracing issues in the front-end and back-end code, and applying fixes and small features.
  • PostgreSQL, GraphQL– for checking data, understanding relationships, and monitoring API/database behaviors.
  • Insomnia (or Postman) – for testing and verifying REST APIs.
  • Basic knowledge of HTTP requests, API status codes, and how to identify common errors (e.g. 401, 500, etc.).
  • Ability to view and interpret error logs using platforms like Vercel and New Relic for debugging.