Senior Software Engineer (Java) Cubao, QC - Hybrid

CI&T; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Generous leave policy

Work-life balance

Job summary

CI&T in Manila is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead technical delivery in a cross-functional team. You will own complex Java-based solutions, guide design decisions, and mentor peers to uphold code quality and robust testing.

You will maintain legacy applications, optimize large MySQL datasets, and drive CI/CD practices while collaborating with stakeholders to align with business goals and ensuring high availability across services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Java enterprise development (Java 8 or higher) including J2EE technologies such as Servlets and JSP.
• Strong MySQL expertise including complex query optimization, stored procedures, and large databases (100M+ records).
• Proficiency in web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and MVC patterns.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, Git, Maven, and production environments.
• Solid understanding of AWS services (S3, RDS, ECS), SOAP/REST web services, and data integration patterns (ETL, SFTP).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment of complex features in large-scale codebases.
• Maintain, refactor, and modernize Java/J2EE applications while managing technical debt.
• Provide production support by leading incident response and root cause analysis for high-availability systems.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and drive testing and monitoring strategies.
• Communicate technical concepts and incident updates effectively to stakeholders.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Cross-team collaboration

Code quality

Tools

Java/J2EE

MySQL

JavaScript/HTML/CSS

CI/CD

Git

Maven

AWS

SOAP/REST

ETL/SFTP

Job description

Job Purpose

As a Senior Software Engineer at CI&T, you will serve as a technical leader and mentor within a cross-functional team. You will take ownership of complex software solutions, oversee the maintenance of mission-critical legacy applications, and bridge the gap between technical execution and business objectives.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment of complex features and defect resolutions within large-scale codebases.
• Maintain, refactor, and modernize existing Java/J2EE applications while proactively managing technical debt.
• Provide production support by leading incident response, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable solutions for systems requiring high availability (99%+ uptime).
• Establish and enforce coding standards, conduct comprehensive code reviews, and drive robust testing and monitoring strategies.
• Communicate technical concepts and incident updates effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Java enterprise development (Java 8 or higher), including J2EE technologies such as Servlets and JSP.
• Strong expertise in MySQL, including complex query optimization, stored procedures, and managing large-scale databases (100M+ records).
• Proficiency in web technologies including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MVC architecture patterns.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD practices, Git, Maven, and managing production environments.
• Solid understanding of AWS services (e.g., S3, RDS, ECS), web services (SOAP/REST), and data integration patterns (ETL, SFTP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in Agentic AI approaches to enhance development workflows and system automation.
• Experience with Docker and modern container orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, PowerShell scripting, and legacy frameworks such as Caucho Resin or Apache Axis.
• Background in the automotive industry or Dealer Management Systems (DMS).

Key Competencies

• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to document solutions and collaborate across teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, including advanced debugging and independent issue resolution.
• Proactive work ethic with a focus on identifying system risks and driving performance optimization initiatives.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We believe in rewarding our talent with more than just compensation. From comprehensive health coverage to a generous leave policy, we are committed to supporting your well-being and work-life balance.

Time to Recharge

• Generous leave credits: Begin with 22 combined leave days in your first year.
• Seniority benefit: In your second year, your leave credits increase to 30 days (20 vacation leave and 10 sick leave).
• Flexibility: Convert up to 5 unused vacation leave days to cash or carry them over to the following year.

Health & Family First

• Premium HMO coverage of up to ₱250,000 per illness per year.
• Coverage for up to two dependents at no additional cost, effective from day one.