Senior Software engineer

Michael Page; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,450,800 - 2,008,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary PHP 130k–180k

Permanent employment in Makati

Innovative technology projects

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Senior Software Engineer in Makati to shape scalable, high-availability systems. You will design and implement complex software architectures, build robust Go applications, and optimize Kafka-based event streams.

The role includes Kubernetes deployments, Redis tuning, and PostgreSQL optimization, with on-call responsibilities. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical platforms, contributing to a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong Go (Golang) expertise and experience with Kafka, Kubernetes, Redis, and PostgreSQL.
• Proven ability to design high-scalability, high-availability distributed systems.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills.
• Experience operating production systems and troubleshooting complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex software solutions and system architectures.
• Build secure, scalable, and reliable applications using Go (Golang).
• Architect and optimize Kafka-based event-driven systems.
• Drive Kubernetes deployments and microservices best practices.
• Enhance Redis performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, queries, and indexing strategies.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support production systems.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Go (Golang)

Kafka

Kubernetes

Redis

PostgreSQL

Distributed systems

Software architecture

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

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

Job description

• Shape the future of mobility for millions of Filipinos.
• Grow fast with a mission-driven team making real impact.

About Our Client

Our client is a technology-driven organization focused on building scalable and reliable digital platforms that serve millions of users. They foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning, empowering engineers to make a meaningful impact on business-critical products.

Job Description

• Lead the design and implementation of complex software solutions and system architectures.
• Build secure, scalable, and reliable applications using Go (Golang).
• Architect and optimize Kafka-based event-driven systems.
• Drive Kubernetes deployments and microservices best practices.
• Enhance Redis performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, queries, and indexing strategies.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support production systems.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and promote engineering best practices.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong expertise in Go (Golang), Kafka, Kubernetes, Redis, and PostgreSQL.
• Proven experience building high-scalability, high-availability distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering principles.
• Passion for writing clean, maintainable, and secure code.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Experience operating production systems and troubleshooting complex technical issues.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary package ranging from PHP 130,000 PHP to 180,000 PHP
• Permanent employment in a location at the heart of Makati.
• Opportunities to work on innovative technology projects.