Senior Java Developer

SGS; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive benefits platform

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join their Corporate IT team in the Philippines. In this role, you will design and maintain scalable backend solutions for cloud-based enterprise applications on Microsoft Azure. Candidates should have over 5 years of Java backend development experience, strong knowledge of Spring Boot, and the ability to collaborate with international teams. A flexible hybrid work model and continuous learning opportunities are offered, making it an excellent chance to grow within a leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java backend development.
• Strong experience with modern Java, Spring Boot, and REST-based architectures.
• Comfortable collaborating in international, multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring framework.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs, applying OAuth 2.0 security best practices.
• Contribute to microservices-based architectures deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service.

Skills

Java backend development

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Cloud-native concepts

Fluent English

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Angular

Job description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals with over 145 years of service excellence.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join our Corporate IT team and contribute to the development and evolution of cloud-based enterprise applications on Microsoft Azure.

In this role, you will work hands‑on across the full software development lifecycle, collaborating closely with architects, senior engineers, and international teams. You will help design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high‑quality backend solutions that support critical corporate processes across SGS globally.

This is a senior individual contributor role with strong technical ownership and close collaboration with architecture and platform teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Security).
• Build and consume RESTful APIs, applying OAuth 2.0 and security best practices.
• Contribute to microservices‑based architectures deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Participate in event‑driven systems using Azure Event Hubs and/or Kafka.
• Collaborate with frontend developers on applications built with Angular (19+).
• Work with relational databases including Azure SQL (SQL Server), PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
• Actively participate in code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
• Support production environments, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to technical discussions, solution design, and technical debt reduction activities.

Technology Stack

• Backend: Java, Spring / Spring Boot / Spring Security
• Frontend: Angular
• Architecture: Microservices (AKS), Event‑driven (Event Hubs / Kafka)
• Security: OAuth 2.0
• Databases: Azure SQL (SQL Server), PostgreSQL, Oracle
• DevOps: Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, SAST/SCA tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Java backend development.
• Strong experience with modern Java, Spring Boot, and REST‑based architectures.
• Solid understanding of cloud‑native concepts and distributed systems.
• Experience working across the full SDLC in Agile environments.
• Comfortable collaborating in international, multicultural teams.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Why SGS?

• Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and a hybrid work model.
• Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
• Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.
• Benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform.