Mid-IT Software Engineer (Mobile)

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corp.; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO) in Ermita, Manila, is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer (Mobile) to own mobile features and collaborate across the full SDLC. The role emphasizes performance, security, and usability, with opportunities to guide junior developers and participate in architecture discussions.

You will work across modern mobile frameworks, integrate backend APIs, and ensure robust state management while delivering maintainable, scalable code.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of progressive mobile development experience in a professional team.
• Strong proficiency in mobile platforms/frameworks (Swift/Kotlin/Java, Flutter, or React Native).
• Solid knowledge of mobile lifecycle, native device APIs (camera, location, notifications), and state management.
• Certifications in advanced mobile frameworks or cloud platforms are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Design, develop, and own moderately complex mobile features and components with backend API integration.
• Bug Fixing & Enhancements: Diagnose and resolve complex issues; implement major performance/stability improvements.
• Testing & Documentation: Create unit/integration/e2e tests; contribute to design docs and specifications.
• Technical Notes & Task Logging: Prepare design docs, architecture diagrams, and knowledge-sharing summaries.

Skills

Mobile frameworks

Native & cross-platform

APIs

State management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Location: Ermita, Manila

Role Type: Full-time

Department: Information Technology

Reporting to: IT Manager (Software)

Work Schedule: 5-day work week

The Mid-Level Software Engineer (IT Software Engineer 2 - Mobile) 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.