Smalltalk Application Developer

Accenture; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a software engineer to design, code, and improve components for diverse business needs. You will work independently and grow into a subject matter expert while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions.

You will maintain and optimize existing applications, troubleshoot performance issues, and document development processes to support the broader team. Minimum 2 years in Java EE and strong OO skills are required.

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in VAST Smalltalk or variants (e.g., VisualWorks/Cincom, Pharo, Squeak).
• Secondary skill in Java EE or C++ is required.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with application servers and deploying enterprise apps.
• Familiarity with relational databases and writing efficient queries.
• Working knowledge of web services and RESTful API development.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize code for performance and scalability.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Java EE.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and improve software components tailored to unique business needs.
• Work independently and grow into an SME for your team.
• Collaborate with multicultural, cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications to boost performance and user experience.
• Troubleshoot and optimize code for speed, stability, and scalability.
• Document development processes and code changes to support the wider team.
• Keep skills sharp by staying current with the latest tools and best practices.

Skills

VAST Smalltalk

Java EE

C++

OO programming

Relational databases

RESTful API

Job description

About the role

Design, code, and improve software components tailored to unique business needs. Work independently and grow into a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for your team. Collaborate with multicultural, cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions. Maintain and enhance existing applications to boost performance and user experience. Troubleshoot and optimize code for speed, stability, and scalability. Document your development processes and code changes to support the wider team. Keep your skills sharp by staying current with the latest tools and best practices.

Key responsibilities

• Design, code, and improve software components tailored to unique business needs

• Work independently and grow into a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for your team

• Collaborate with multicultural, cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions

• Maintain and enhance existing applications to boost performance and user experience

• Troubleshoot and optimize code for speed, stability, and scalability

• Document your development processes and code changes to support the wider team

• Keep your skills sharp by staying current with the latest tools and best practices

About you

• Expert proficiency in VAST Smalltalk (or vendor variants like VisualWorks by Cincom, or open-source such as Pharo or Squeak)

• Secondary skill in Java (Java Enterprise Edition) or C++

• Solid grasp of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns

• Experience with application servers and deploying enterprise applications

• Familiarity with relational databases and writing efficient queries

• Working knowledge of web services and RESTful API development

• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize code for performance and scalability

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Java Enterprise Edition