Senior Software Engineer (BackEnd)

Angkas (DBDOYC, Inc); Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Free meals

Gym access

Career growth

Competitive salary

Start-up energy

Global vibes

Job summary

Angkas (DBDOYC, Inc) in Manila is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive architectural decisions and technical excellence. You’ll shape systems using Go, Kafka, Kubernetes, Redis, and PostgreSQL, and you’ll mentor junior engineers while on-call to keep services resilient.

You’ll lead design, ensure security, and optimize event-driven pipelines with Kafka, while collaborating across teams to deliver scalable, high-availability software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Expertise in Go and Kafka.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Redis and PostgreSQL.
• Ability to design secure, scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex software solutions.
• Design and implement solutions that are foundationally secure.
• Architect and optimize Kafka-based event-driven systems.
• Provide technical leadership in Kubernetes deployments and microservices architecture.
• Optimize Redis for performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schema, queries, and indexing strategies.
• Build and Run the software. Be part of the 24x7 on-call roaster.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Go

Kafka

Kubernetes

Redis

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

Go

Kafka

Kubernetes

Redis

PostgreSQL

Job description

Hey, mabuhay!

Thanks for dropping by. We know looking for the right gig can feel like being stuck in EDSA traffic, so we’ll keep it moving and get straight to the point!

With over 8 million downloads and a powerful network of thousand of dedicated biker-partners, we are a leading ride-hailing platform operating across the Philippines. Our grand vision? To end poverty in the Philippines through revolutionary transportation solutions. We aim to provide our customers with convenient, reliable, and safe rides, impacting millions of lives positively every single day.

Now, we're looking for a Senior Software Engineer. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be a key contributor to our software development team, driving technical excellence and architectural decisions. Your deep understanding of Go (Golang), Kafka, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, and PostgreSQL will be critical in shaping our systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex software solutions.
• Design and implement solutions that are foundationally secure.
• Architect and optimize Kafka-based event-driven systems.
• Provide technical leadership in Kubernetes deployments and microservices architecture.
• Optimize Redis for performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schema, queries, and indexing strategies.
• Build and Run the software. Be part of the 24x7 on-call roaster.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers.

Where And How You Can Work

Our Manila hub is the heart of our operations, keeping millions of commuters and riders connected across the metro. We don't believe in micromanaging your route. We trust our team to choose the balance that empowers them and their squad to crush their goals. Whether you’re collaborating onsite, working remotely from your favorite coffee shop, or doing a mix of both, we provide the flexibility; you bring the drive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of professional development experience.
• Expertise in Go (Golang) and Kafka.
• Understanding of advanced programming design patterns.
• Understanding of advanced programming principles and when/how to use them.
• Capability to teach and demonstrate writing clean and maintainable code.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration.
• In-depth knowledge of Redis and PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency with high scalability and high availability systems

Benefits

Why Angkas?

• Work-life balance – Build a career without sacrificing your personal life.
• Free perks – Fuel up with free meals and stay active with gym access.
• Grow fast – Unlock career advancement and promotion opportunities.
• Get rewarded – Earn a competitive salary with opportunities for pay increases.
• Start-up energy – Be part of a fast-moving, innovative team where your ideas matter.
• Global vibes – Collaborate with a diverse, multicultural team in an agile workplace.
• Tech-driven culture – Work with modern tools and cutting-edge technology that keep you ahead of the game.