Junior Programmer/Developer

Pinnacle Technologies Inc.; Caloocan; Hybrid; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Technologies Inc. in the Philippines is seeking a Junior Programmer to grow in both web development (PHP/CodeIgniter) and hardware/embedded systems integration. You will join a hands-on team and contribute to web features while connecting applications with physical devices.

The role is hybrid, offering cross-training across software and firmware. You’ll develop web modules, assist REST APIs, and help integrate microcontroller data, with guidance from senior engineers and opportunities

Qualifications

• > Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology / Computer Science or Electronics / Computer Engineering.
• "> 1–2 years of experience or knowledge in either PHP web development (CodeIgniter preferred) or Embedded systems.
• "> Basic understanding of REST APIs, MySQL, Git and embedded C/C++, UART/SPI/I2C protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web modules using PHP and CodeIgniter
• Assist in building and consuming REST APIs for device communication
• Support integration of microcontroller data into the web app
• Test and troubleshoot device-web communication (via HTTP, UART, etc.)
• Work with both software and hardware teams to align system behavior
• Maintain documentation for code, APIs, and hardware interaction

Skills

PHP web development

Embedded systems

REST APIs

MySQL

Git

C/C++ (embedded)

UART/SPI/I2C protocols

Education

Information Technology / Computer Science

Electronics / Computer Engineering

Tools

Arduino

ESP32

STM32

Postman

Job description

About the Role:

• We are looking for a Junior Programmer who is eager to work on both web development (PHP/CodeIgniter) and hardware/embedded systems integration. You will support our existing team in creating web-based features while also helping to connect our application with physical devices and controllers.

• This is a hybrid role for individuals who may specialize in one area but are willing to be trained on the other. You'll receive guidance from our senior team, but should be comfortable working independently after onboarding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web modules using PHP and CodeIgniter

• Assist in building and consuming REST APIs for device communication

• Support integration of microcontroller data into the web app

• Test and troubleshoot device-web communication (via HTTP, UART, etc.)

• Work with both software and hardware teams to align system behavior

• Maintain documentation for code, APIs, and hardware interaction

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in:

  • Information Technology / Computer Science

  • Electronics / Computer Engineering

• 1-2 years of experience or knowledgeable in either:

  • PHP web development (CodeIgniter preferred)

  • Embedded systems or microcontroller programming

• Basic understanding of:

  • REST APIs, MySQL, Git

  • Embedded C/C++, UART/SPI/I2C protocols

• Willingness to learn and train cross-functionally (web firmware)

• Can work independently once trained

• Fresh graduate or no experience are welcome to apply

Technical Skills (Preferred but not required to have all):

• PHP 7/8, CodeIgniter 3/4

• MySQL, Postman, Git

• Arduino, ESP32, STM32 (or similar)

• Firmware protocols (UART, HTTP, SPI)

• JSON / API integrations