Senior Backend Engineer

CoDev Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CoDev Philippines seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to design, implement, and ship backend APIs that integrate XLIFF into our content services. You will export and apply translated content, enabling seamless localization workflows across our platforms.

The role focuses on robust API design, backend services in Python/NodeJS, and solving complex content transformation challenges within a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Expertise in backend service development using Python and NodeJS.
• Experience with API design and implementation, focusing on integration.
• Expertise in structured content and document transformation.
• Familiarity with localization workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend APIs to export and apply translated content using XLIFF.
• Debug and address content-model and identifier edge cases, optimizing workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement structured content transformation across service boundaries.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent

Tools

Python

NodeJS

API design

XML

XLIFF

Okapi

Job description

This project is centered around enhancing our Content Services with specific focus on XLIFF Integration. Operating within the tech-centric Managed Services Provider industry, we aim to build robust backend APIs for exporting and importing project TOC/S9ML content to and from XLIFF. This integration is crucial for improving workflow efficiencies, particularly in localization and document transformation processes.

About the Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and shipping backend APIs that will transform how content is handled across our services. Your expertise will drive the seamless integration of XLIFF into our existing infrastructure, ensuring that content services run smoothly and efficiently. This role is instrumental in bolstering our company's service offering in the content and localization domain.

About You

- Strong problem solver with attention to detail.

- Effective communicator who can articulate complex ideas succinctly.

- Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional settings.

What you will be doing

- Design and develop backend APIs to export and apply translated content using XLIFF, enhancing integration in content services.

- Debug and address content-model and identifier edge cases, optimizing workflows.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement structured content transformation across service boundaries.

Required Qualifications

- Expert in backend service development using Python and NodeJS.

- Strong experience in API design and implementation, focusing on integration.

- Expertise in structured content and document transformation.

Preferred Skills and Experience

- Experience with XLIFF and localization workflows is a plus.

- Familiarity with Okapi and XML/S9ML-like formats.

- Any relevant certifications in backend technologies or localization would be advantageous.