Senior Software Engineer

GlobalTek BPO Inc.; Nueva Ecija; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading BPO company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer/Trainer in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. This role combines software development with mentoring future engineers in a hybrid setup. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript, and is passionate about teaching. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive package of Php85,000 - Php115,000 monthly salary

Paid Sick Leave

HMO Coverage plus one free dependent

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Prior teaching or mentoring experience is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable software solutions.
• Conduct bootcamps and provide mentorship for interns and junior engineers.
• Drive AI-powered tools and internal R&D efforts.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

C/C++

Python

Agile/Scrum

Tools

MongoDB

React

Node.js

Job description

One Team. One Mission.

GlobalTek BPO Inc. is an in-house BPO company who helps the underserved and at-risk disabled population in their quest to receive all the disability benefits they medically, legally, and ethically qualify for from both government and private entities. We develop medical evidence that helps our clients navigate the complex disability benefits journey to improve their life trajectory.

GlobalTek supports our US clients at Trajector, which was founded in 2014 with a handful of employees. In the last 10 years, the company has grown to over 1,800 employees and we continue to expand rapidly. Our mission is to improve the lives of Veterans by providing expert medical consulting services to optimize their disability benefits. We need passionate, dedicated team members to assist in improving the quality of life for our Veterans.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Trainer who thrives in building innovative software solutions while shaping and mentoring the next generation of developers. This unique role combines hands-on technical leadership with a strong focus on training, coaching, and guiding interns and future engineers.

As a senior member of our team, you will design and deliver scalable systems across AI-powered tools, greenfield initiatives, and internal R&D projects, while also leading technical bootcamps, monitoring progress, and influencing the career growth of junior engineers.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about coding, problem-solving, and architectural thinking, and equally motivated by knowledge-sharing, teaching, and cultivating strong engineering culture.

Perks, Compensation, & Benefits:

• Competitive package of Php85,000 - Php115,000 monthly salary.
• Paid Sick Leave* and Vacation Leave*.
• Paid Mental Health* and Birthday Leave*.
• HMO Coverage plus one (1) free dependent.
• Work life balance.

Responsibilities:

Development & Projects

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable software solutions for various initiatives.
• Take ownership of architectural decisions, technical strategy, and best practices.
• Drive the implementation of AI-powered tools, greenfield projects, and internal R&D efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Ensure high code quality, security, and adherence to engineering standards.

Training & Mentorship

• Lead bootcamps, workshops, and technical training sessions for interns and junior engineers.
• Provide structured mentorship through code reviews, pair programming, and career coaching.
• Develop and continuously refine learning materials, coding exercises, and project-based modules.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
• Identify skill gaps and proactively design training interventions to bridge them.

Leadership & Growth

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, or training technical talent.
• Deep proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript (required); experience with additional languages such as C/C++, Rust, Python, or Java is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design.
• Solid experience with relational databases (RDBMS) and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated passion for both engineering excellence and talent development.

Qualifications:

• Amenable to work in a hybrid set up in OneAyala, Makati City, Metro Manila.
• 1–3 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Prior teaching, mentoring, or training experience is a big plus.
• Deep proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript (required); experience with additional languages such as C/C++, Rust, Python or Java is a plus.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and methodologies such as Agile/Scrum.
• Experience working with relational databases (RDBMS) and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Passion for learning and teaching in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with modern frameworks and libraries (React, Next.js, Node.js, SST, Tailwind, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML-powered applications and Agentic AI workflows.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Knowledge of Amazon Bedrock, Strands and Fine-tuning is a plus.
• Prior experience mentoring interns or junior engineers.