Senior Software Engineer (Java) Cubao, QC - Hybrid 3x/wk

CI&T; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

₱5,000 Monthly Allowance

Leave Credits 12 VL + 10 SL first year

Leave Credits 20 VL + 10 SL secondYear

HMO Coverage

Free Weekly Onsite Meal

Free Pantry Supplies

Learning & Development access to 20,

Birthday Gift & Quarterly Happy Hour

Talent Referral Incentive

Global & Career Opportunities

Job summary

CI&T Philippines is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Java) to lead complex enterprise development, modernization, and production support. You will mentor engineers, drive technical excellence, and collaborate with global teams on scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include architecture involvement, design reviews, and delivering high-quality Java/J2EE applications while managing technical debt and ensuring reliable deployments.

Qualifications

• Strong Java/J2EE enterprise development experience.
• Experience with MySQL queries, optimization, and large databases.
• Experience with AWS services (S3, RDS, ECS).
• Proficient in REST/SOAP web services and CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with ETL and SFTP data integration.
• Excellent English communication and mentoring abilities.
• Interest in Agentic AI and containerization technologies.
• Experience in automotive industry or DMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of complex features.
• Refactor and modernize legacy Java/J2EE apps while managing debt.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and coding standards.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and support onboarding.
• Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.
• Provide technical estimates and planning input.

Skills

Java

J2EE

MySQL

AWS

REST/SOAP

CI/CD

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

MVC

ETL

SFTP

Agentic AI

Docker

Windows Server

PowerShell

Caucho Resin

Apache Axis

Automotive/DMS

Tools

Docker

Windows Server

PowerShell

Caucho Resin

Apache Axis

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Job Purpose

As a Senior Software Engineer at CI&T, you will serve as a technical leader and mentor within cross-functional project teams, taking ownership of complex software solutions and technical decisions. You will design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise applications, including mission-critical legacy systems, while mentoring engineers and promoting engineering excellence.

You will contribute to technical strategy, lead critical software initiatives, support production environments, and collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.

Required Technical Stack

Core Tech Stack

Core Tech Stack: Java | J2EE | MySQL | AWS | REST/SOAP | CI/CD

• Java – Strong experience with Java 8+ and enterprise application development
• J2EE – Experience with Servlets, JSP, and enterprise technologies
• MySQL – Experience with complex queries, optimization, stored procedures, and large databases
• Web Technologies – JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MVC
• AWS – Experience with S3, RDS, ECS, and other AWS services
• Web Services – Experience with REST and SOAP
• CI/CD – Experience with Git, Maven, and CI/CD practices
• Data Integration – Experience with ETL and SFTP

Key Accountabilities

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

• Lead the design, development, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment of complex features and defect resolutions
• Maintain, refactor, and modernize existing Java/J2EE applications while managing technical debt
• Contribute to architecture and technical design decisions
• Establish coding standards, best practices, code reviews, and testing strategies
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex technical issues
• Drive application performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability
• Evaluate new technologies and contribute to technical risk assessments and proof-of-concept initiatives

Team Development & Mentorship

• Mentor junior and middle-level engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Support onboarding, knowledge transfer, and continuous learning
• Contribute to technical hiring, interviews, and assessments
• Provide constructive feedback and support team development
• Share expertise in Java, J2EE, MySQL, AWS, REST/SOAP, and CI/CD

Project Execution & Delivery

• Take ownership of complex technical tasks from design through deployment
• Deliver reliable, high-quality solutions within project timelines
• Provide technical estimates and planning input
• Coordinate technical dependencies across teams
• Contribute to Agile practices, release management, deployment, and production validation
• Balance feature delivery with technical debt and system maintenance

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Participate in client and technical discussions to understand requirements
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Contribute to technical documentation and solution design
• Communicate technical issues, risks, recommendations, and resolutions clearly
• Provide technical input on feasibility, timelines, and project requirements
• Maintain strong client relationships through technical excellence

Business Adaptability & Professional Growth

• Demonstrate Technical Leadership: Take ownership of complex challenges and make informed technical decisions
• Drive Continuous Growth: Adapt to new projects, technologies, and evolving business needs
• Execute Quality-Focused Development: Prioritize secure, scalable, maintainable, and well-tested solutions
• Practice Effective Communication: Clearly communicate technical concepts and collaborate across teams
• Promote Engineering Excellence: Continuously improve development practices, system reliability, and delivery quality

Core Technology Requirements

Java | J2EE | MySQL | JavaScript | HTML | CSS | MVC | AWS | REST/SOAP | Git | Maven | CI/CD | ETL | SFTP

Strong hands-on experience in Java enterprise development, application modernization, production support, database optimization, AWS, and CI/CD is expected.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in Agentic AI for development workflows and automation
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration
• Familiarity with Windows Server and PowerShell
• Experience with Caucho Resin or Apache Axis
• Background in the automotive industry or Dealer Management Systems (DMS)

Key Competencies

• Excellent English communication and documentation skills
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and root cause analysis abilities
• Proactive approach to identifying system risks and performance improvements
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams
• Strong mentoring and technical leadership skills

Benefits & Perks

At CI&T Philippines, we offer benefits designed to support your health, career growth, and work-life balance.

₱5,000 Monthly Allowance Combination of taxable and non-taxable allowances.

Generous Leave Credits 12 VL + 10 SL during your first year, increasing to 20 VL + 10 SL starting your second year.

Leave Conversion Convert or carry over up to 5 unused Vacation Leaves, subject to company policy.

HMO Coverage Up to ₱250,000 per illness per year, plus 2 free dependents effective from day one.

Free Weekly Onsite Meal One free meal every week for employees reporting onsite.

Free Pantry Supplies Complimentary coffee and snacks in the office.

Learning & Development Free access to 20,000+ online courses through Unico Skill, available within 7 days of joining.

Birthday Gift & Quarterly Happy Hour Birthday token and company-sponsored quarterly meals and engagement activities.

Talent Referral Incentive Earn an incentive for every successful employee referral.

Global & Career Opportunities Work with global teams and international clients while gaining exposure to diverse projects, technologies, and career development opportunities.