Senior Backend Engineer | Tech Lead & Architecture

Apex Group; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking a Senior Back-end Engineer in Makati. You will guide architectural choices, own coding standards, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality services. The role combines hands-on development with leadership in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with product and DevOps to ensure scalable, secure systems, while driving automation and modern engineering practices across projects.

Qualifications

• Hands-on backend engineering with Node.js and modern PostgreSQL.
• Experience leading architecture, design, and delivery for scalable apps.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes and cloud basics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for core applications and guide architecture decisions.
• Own coding standards, reviews, and delivery quality across teams.
• Mentor developers and collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps.
• Drive automation, testing, and reliable CI/CD pipelines.
• Stay current with new tech and improve engineering practices.
• Partner with delivery, product, and ops to align roadmaps.

Skills

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Vue.js

CI/CD

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

WebSockets

Tools

CI/CD Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Job description

Apex Group is seeking a Senior Back-end Engineer in Makati. You will guide architectural choices, own coding standards, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality services. The role combines hands-on development with leadership in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with product and DevOps to ensure scalable, secure systems, while driving automation and modern engineering practices across projects.