Senior Software Engineer (Web)

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corp.; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Web to lead design, development, and optimization of complex web applications in Manila. You will drive architectural direction, collaborate with Product & Engineering, and mentor junior team members across SDLC processes.

The role requires 5+ years in web development, strong full‑stack skills (PHP/JavaScript/Java/Python/Swift), cloud experience (AWS/Azure), and hands‑on leadership in high‑traffic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years in web development with leadership in system architecture and design.
• Proficient in PHP, JavaScript, Java, Python, Swift and modern web frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript and responsive architecture.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and microservices/serverless.
• Proficient with Git, CI/CD, IaC, and DevOps maturity.
• Familiar with Agile/Scrum and SDLC standards.
• People management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and major system components.
• Define high-level designs and patterns for strategic projects.
• Create strategic technical roadmaps and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to align roadmaps.
• Oversee deployment pipelines and production performance.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers and lead trainings.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

Java

Python

Swift

React

Angular

Node.js

Vue.js

HTML/CSS

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

CI/CD

IaC

DevOps

SDLC

Agile/Scrum

Leadership

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Terraform (IaC)

DevOps tools

Job description

About the Role

Location: Ermita, Manila

Role Type: Full-time (Onsite)

Department: Operations - Information Technology

Reporting to: IT Software Manager

The SeniorSoftware Engineer - Web (Software Engineer 3 - Web)leads the design, development, and optimization of complex web applications that support key business functions. This role plays a major part in solution planning, technical direction, and ensuring high-quality delivery across the SDLC. The Senior developer mentors junior and mid-level team members, provides guidance on best practices, and works closely with business stakeholders to understand goals and translate them into effective web solutions. This position requires strong technical depth, leadership maturity, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across the development team.

Other requirements include the following:

• Lead the architectural design and development of major system components or subsystems and high-impact technical initiatives.
• Define high-level technical designs and select appropriate architectural patterns (e.g., micro-frontends, services) for major strategic projects.
• Create, present, and maintain strategic technical roadmaps and feasibility studies for new product initiatives. Serve as the final technical reviewer/approver for major architectural changes and complex code merges.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership to align the long-term technical roadmap with strategic business objectives.
• Architect and manage the evolution of deployment pipelines and infrastructure (in collaboration with DevOps). Ensure system reliability, high performance, and efficient resource utilization in production environments.
• Act as a formal and informal technical leader. Mentor Jr (Level 3) and Mid (Level4) developers on complex architectural concepts, engineering best practices, and career growth. Lead training sessions and knowledge transfers for advanced topics.

To succeed and grow in this role, you will be required to meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any other related course
• 5+ years of extensive experience in web development, specializing in leading system architecture, design, and implementation in a high-traffic or complex professional environment
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., PHP, JavaScript, Java, Python, Swift) and web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, Vue.js).
• Mastery of core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and advanced responsive architecture.
• Expertise in at least one modern web framework (e.g., React, Vue, Angular), including knowledge of its underlying architecture, performance optimization strategies, and complex state management.
• Expert knowledge of full-stack architecture, including cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure), service design (microservices/serverless), database performance tuning, and robust security principles.
• Expertise using Git, advanced CI/CD setup, infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles, and contributing to DevOps maturity.
• Expert knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies (Agile/Scrum), and proven experience in defining technical standards and processes
• Preferably with people management experience

About FELCO

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO) started in 2001 with a simple goal: to make quality lighting and electrical products available and affordable for every Filipino. From homes to businesses, we continue to offer practical solutions that help power everyday life.

Our brands Firefly, ROYU, ECOLum, Herks, and Xpert are each designed to bring comfort, safety, and convenience into Filipino homes. Alongside our own brands, we partner with respected global names such as CHiNT, ABB, and DCK, giving our customers access to a wide range of everyday and specialized solutions.

We work closely with designers, engineers, contractors, retailers, institutions, and developers, building partnerships that help us understand real needs and respond with the right solutions.