Senior Software Engineer (Lead) - (SAAS, UK, Hybrid)

ConnectOS; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Salary review/annual appraisal

Financial assistance

13th month pay

Company events

Work-life balance

Career growth

Job summary

ConnectOS is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain scalable SAAS solutions in a hybrid Manila setup. You will drive major features from concept to delivery and provide mentorship to mid-level and junior engineers.

Collaboration with product, QA, and DevOps will ensure business needs are met with high quality. The role requires 5+ years of professional software development, strong C#/.NET skills, RESTful APIs and microservices experience, and familiarity with Azure or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Expertise in C# and .NET (Framework or Core).
• Strong knowledge of web technologies and React.
• Experience building and maintaining distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
• SDLC and Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Proficiency in unit testing and integration testing; Build-in-Quality practices.
• CI/CD tools, Git, and automated deployment pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, secure SAAS software solutions.
• Take ownership of significant features and components from concept through delivery and support.
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers through code reviews and pair programming.
• Collaborate with product management, QA, and DevOps to deliver quality features.
• Contribute to architectural discussions, design reviews, and technology selection.
• Ensure adherence to best practices including clean code, automated testing, CI/CD, and performance optimization.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues and provide root-cause guidance.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to improve performance, security, and productivity.

Skills

C#

.NET

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Distributed Systems

Cloud: Azure/AWS

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD

Unit/Integration Testing

SDLC/Agile

React/JS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD tools

Azure/AWS

React

Job description

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and high-quality SAAS software solutions.
• Take ownership of significant features and components, driving them from concept through delivery and support.
• Mentor and support mid-level and junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with product management, QA, and DevOps to deliver features that meet business needs and quality expectations.
• Contribute to architectural discussions, design reviews, and technology selection.
• Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices including clean code, automated testing, CI/CD, and performance optimisation.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues and provide guidance on root cause analysis.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to improve system performance, security, and developer productivity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong track record of delivering production-grade applications.
• Expertise in C# and .NET (Framework or Core), with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming and software architecture principles.
• Experience building and maintaining distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Proficiency in unit testing, integration testing, and working in environments that embrace Build-in-Quality practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, version control systems (e.g., Git), and automated deployment pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to make sound technical decisions independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working across teams and with non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS, including hosting, services, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Familiarity with containerisation tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Exposure to performance monitoring tools and practices.
• Experience contributing to technical strategy or leading engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and high-quality SAAS software solutions.
• Take ownership of significant features and components, driving them from concept through delivery and support.
• Mentor and support mid-level and junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with product management, QA, and DevOps to deliver features that meet business needs and quality expectations.
• Contribute to architectural discussions, design reviews, and technology selection.
• Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices including clean code, automated testing, CI/CD, and performance optimisation.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues and provide guidance on root cause analysis.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to improve system performance, security, and developer productivity.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong track record of delivering production-grade applications.
• Expertise in C# and .NET (Framework or Core), with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming and software architecture principles.
• Strong knowledge of web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frameworks like React.
• Experience building and maintaining distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Proficiency in unit testing, integration testing, and working in environments that embrace Build-in-Quality practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, version control systems (e.g., Git), and automated deployment pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to make sound technical decisions independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working across teams and with non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS, including hosting, services, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Familiarity with containerisation tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Exposure to performance monitoring tools and practices.
• Experience contributing to technical strategy or leading engineering initiatives.

Join the awesome team and enjoy these benefits & perks:

• Hybrid
• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities

ConnectOS is certified as a Great Place to Work and is a top-rated Philippines employer of choice.

Our client is culture fosters creativity and expertise among our team members, enabling them to provide exceptional care for our clients. By creating a dynamic and supportive environment, we empower our employees to excel, leading to outstanding results for our clients. Through continuous learning, collaboration, and a passion for innovation, we encourage our team to exceed client expectations with every interaction.

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