Senior Back End Engineer

SYSGEN RPO; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSGEN RPO is seeking a seasoned software engineer to design and lead the development of scalable APIs and microservices. The role emphasizes strong typing in Go or Java, database proficiency (PostgreSQL, Redis, Spanner), and messaging with Kafka or RabbitMQ.

Ideal candidates will have cloud experience (AWS/Azure), sharp analytical skills, and a clear understanding of when to apply systems thinking to achieve scalable, high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in strongly typed languages such as Go or Java.
• Hands-on experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, Spanner).
• Proficiency with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience in developing well-architected APIs and microservices.
• Experience in AWS and/or Azure cloud.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of coding vs software engineering, focusing on systems thinking, scalability, quality.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and align teams.
• Available for day shift and hybrid setup (3x on-site).

Skills

Go (Golang)

Java

Leadership

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Redis

Spanner

Kafka

RabbitMQ

AWS

Azure

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a strongly typed programming language, such as Go (Golang) or Java.
• Hands-on experience working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Redis, Spanner).
• Proficiency with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Proven experience in developing well-architected APIs and microservices.
• Experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Azure cloud.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• A clear understanding of the distinction between coding and software engineering, emphasizing systems thinking, scalability, and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, manage deliverables, and align teams to achieve consistent outcomes.
• Amenable to working on a day shift schedule and hybrid set-up (3x on-site).