Junior Software Engineer

Glass Lewis Philippines Inc.; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 350,000 - 590,000; Full time

Job summary

Glass Lewis Philippines Inc. in Manila is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to design and build fast, scalable web interfaces using Vue and Java-based backend technologies.

You will collaborate in an Agile environment, participate in code reviews, and contribute to enterprise-grade applications across the SDLC, with a hybrid work arrangement three days onsite weekly. You will also mentor juniors, ensure responsive UI, and help implement globalized design patterns across teams to support

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in software development.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in agile ceremonies (Grooming, Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives).
• Design, develop and maintain the UX for various applications in an Agile environment
• Ensure responsive implementation
• Help write new design patterns, improve and adapt existing design component integration
• Ensure implementation is globalized
• Contribute to the architecture, design and coding of our next generation web-based enterprise solutions
• Implement UI component design focused on re-usability / scalability / extensibility
• Collaborate with fellow developers, designers and analysts to solve problems
• Assist in the deployment of releases and patches into the production environment
• Be available out-of-business hours for production support on a rotational basis
• Managing teams and mentoring team members and enabling them to progress in their careers

Skills

Vue

Java

Spring Boot

AWS fundamentals

Git workflow

Unit testing

AI-assisted coding tools

Education

Degree in computer science

Tools

Docker basics

Azure exposure

OAuth/OpenID

Job description

Glass Lewis is a trusted ally to more than 1,300 investors globally who use our corporate governance research, custom policy recommendations, engagement services and tools, and industry-leading proxy vote management solution to help drive value across their governance activities. We also work with over 3,000 corporate issuer clients, providing research reports, thought leadership, customized voting policies, equity plan models, and opportunities for direct engagement on material governance and disclosure practices.
Glass Lewis’ industry-leading research and analysis covers more than 30,000 meetings each year across approximately 100 global markets. Our clients include many of the world’s leading pension funds, mutual funds, and asset managers, collectively managing over $40 trillion in assets. We have teams located across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions, giving us global reach with a local perspective on the most important governance issues. Founded in 2003, Glass Lewis is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Kansas City, Missouri; London, U.K.; Paris, France; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Limerick, Ireland; Karlsruhe, Germany; Stockholm, Sweden; Manila, Philippines; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Timișoara, Romania; and Tokyo, Japan. Our team includes more than 600 full-time employees globally, over half of which are dedicated to research. For more information, please visit www.glasslewis.com.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Junior Software Engineer to join our team in Manila, Philippines. The ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic, excellent time-management and interpersonal skills, and a passion for developing fast and scalable websites. The candidate should be able to design and develop intuitive user interfaces that meet business requirements using Vue and other client-side libraries. Candidates must have experience with all levels of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) for enterprise level applications.

This role is full-time and hybrid based out of our Manila office, with regular in-person attendance three days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in agile ceremonies (Grooming, Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives).
• Design, develop and maintain the UX for various applications in an Agile environment
• Ensure responsive implementation
• Help write new design patterns, improve and adapt existing design component integration
• Ensure implementation is globalized
• Contribute to the architecture, design and coding of our next generation web-based enterprise solutions
• Implement UI component design focused on re-usability / scalability / extensibility
• Collaborate with fellow developers, designers and analysts to solve problems
• Assist in the deployment of releases and patches into the production environment
• Be available out-of-business hours for production support on a rotational basis
• Managing teams and mentoring team members and enabling them to progress in their careers

Qualifications:

• Degree in computer science or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in software development. Experience using the following technologies and methodologies:

Core:

• AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Co-Pilot)
• Java, Spring Boot
• Vue
• AWS fundamentals: S3, EC2, Lambda, RDS, IAM basics
• Git workflow
• Unit testing framework experience

Nice-to-have:

• Docker basics; has seen a CI/CD pipeline run
• Any C#/Azure exposure
• Experience with OAuth and OpenID
• Experience with API services
• Knowledge of Dependency Injection and writing testable code
• Experience implementing features in applications by leveraging design patterns
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Why Join Us?

We’ve built a culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.

Collaboration is at the heart of how we operate.

This role offers an excellent opportunity in our Technology team and make an impact on work that matters.

Join our team and contribute to our Technology team.

EEO Statement:

At Glass Lewis, we are committed to equal opportunity employment for all qualified individuals, regardless of agea, gender identity, religion, disability, or background.