Passways Software Engineer II – Java/Python/AI (Work From Home)

Nelnet Philippines Inc; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelnet Philippines Inc in the Philippines seeks a Mid-Level Software Engineer to contribute to backend systems and AI-enabled applications. You will own features, translate requirements into implementation plans, and collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on technical direction: translating requirements into practical plans, making sound development decisions, and delivering production-ready software and AI-driven features with the Passways Team for data

Qualifications

• Experience as Software Engineer, Backend Developer, or AI/ML-focused Engineer.
• Python backend or AI development experience.
• Java backend or enterprise applications experience.
• Understanding of backend concepts: service integration, error handling, security basics.
• Familiarity with SQL; NoSQL is a plus.
• Foundational to practical understanding of AI, ML, LLMs, and prompt engineering.
• Experience in Agile development environment.
• Ability to work independently and seek guidance when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Python.
• Support AI or ML feature integration.
• Translate requirements into technical tasks and implementation approaches.
• Write clean, production-ready code with maintainability in mind.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and release prep.
• Assist in data processing, analysis, and AI model integration tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to deliver features.
• Apply best practices in security, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Continuously improve technical skills and stay updated on relevant technologies.

Skills

Backend development

AI/ML understanding

Independent work

Agile development

Code reviews

Team collaboration

Java

Tools

Python

Java

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

We are looking for a Mid-Level Software Engineer – Java/Python/AI to contribute to the development of backend systems and AI-enabled applications. This role is ideal for an engineer with hands‑on development experience who can own assigned features or components while collaborating with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams.

The Mid-Level Software Engineer will focus on technical direction: translating requirements into practical implementation plans, making sound development decisions within assigned scope, and delivering production-ready software and AI‑driven features.

Passways Team for data services, working on client data translation and visualization across multiple markets.

Job Qualifications

• Practical experience as a Software Engineer, Backend Developer, or AI/ML-focused Engineer
• Working experience with Python for backend or AI‑related development
• Solid experience with Java for backend or enterprise applications
• Understanding of backend concepts such as service integration, error handling, and security basics
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases; NoSQL exposure is a plus
• Foundational to practical understanding of AI, machine learning, LLMs, and prompt engineering concepts
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while knowing when to seek guidance

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Python
• Support the implementation and integration of AI or machine learning features
• Translate requirements into technical tasks and practical implementation approaches
• Write clean, well‑structured, maintainable, and production‑ready code
• Participate actively in code reviews, testing, debugging, and release preparation
• Assist in data processing, analysis, and AI model integration tasks
• Collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and senior engineers to deliver assigned features
• Apply best practices in security, performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Continuously improve technical skills and stay updated on relevant technologies

Our Values

• Creating an awesome work environment
• Pursuing opportunities for diversification and growth
• Communicating openly and honestly
• Giving back to the communities in which we live and work