Senior Software Engineer (Consumer Lending)

Maya; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Maya in the Philippines is seeking a seasoned software engineer to collaborate with product owners, refine user stories, and translate requirements into reliable software. The role emphasizes incident response, quick bug resolution, and proactive risk management.

Candidates should demonstrate mastery in microservices with Java/Spring Boot, cloud technologies, messaging systems, and databases, plus Agile experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Mastery in microservice development with Java, Spring Boot.
• Mastery with at least one cloud technology (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Mastery with at least one messaging technology (AWS SNS, AWS SQS, Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Mastery with at least one database technology (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).
• Mastery in software design patterns and principles.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodology.
• Experience with AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Product Owner and Team to refine user stories, provide accurate estimates, and translate product requirements into working software
• Respond to incidents and bug reports and resolve them in a timely manner
• Communicates progress, identify blockers and escape risks
• Ensure code quality by writing automated tests and making sure the code passes the analysis and security tools
• Acquire new skills and capabilities to support business growth and improve operational efficiency
• Researches and acquires new technology and products/platforms knowledge to support business direction and improve operational efficiency

Skills

Cloud architecture

Problem solving

Ownership

Systems knowledge

Business understanding

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS in CS/IT/CE

Job description

NATURE OF WORK

• Work closely with the Product Owner and Team to refine user stories, provide accurate estimates, and translate product requirements into working software


• Respond to incidents and bug reports and resolve them in a timely manner


• Communicates progress, identify blockers and escape risks


• Ensure code quality by writing automated tests and making sue the code passes the analysis and security tools


• Acquire new skills and capabilities to support business growth and improve operational efficiency


• Researches and acquires new technology and products/platforms knowledge to support business direction and improve operational efficiency

DISPLAYED SKILL SUMMARY

• Strong design and architectural skills and familiar with cloud solutions


• Strong problem-solving skills


• Exhibits a strong sense of ownership


• Has a wide range of knowledge across multiple aspects of software engineering, but with a strong focus of depth in a certain field.


• Actively seeks to understand both business and system needs and knows how to balance technical trade-offs


• Works well with others, self-driven, and constantly seeks self-improvement


• Very good communication skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or equivalent


• Mastery in microservice development with Java, Spring Boot


• Mastery with at least one cloud technology (AWS, GCP, Azure)


• Mastery with at least one messaging technology (AWS SNS, AWS SQS, Kafka, RabbitMQ)


• Mastery with at least one database technology (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)


• Mastery in software design patterns and principles


• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodology


• Experience with AI is a plus