Software Engineer

American Express Global Business Travel; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Amex GBT is seeking a senior application developer in Manila to design and develop software using .NET/C#. You will help modernize our in-house portfolio and support data integration, including automated ingestion processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and adherence to security and performance standards. The position is hybrid, requiring three days in the local office, with opportunities to work on advancing Microsoft technologies and integrated data solutions within our

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years building apps with C# / .NET framework.
• 3+ years with SQL Server design, development, and optimization.
• Solid understanding of OOP and design patterns.
• Experience with ASP.NET or ASP.NET Core for web apps.
• Familiarity with Azure or other cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of SDLC and version control (Git).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software and web apps using .NET and C#.
• Write clean, documented code following standards and best practices.
• Maintain and enhance in-house software products and legacy modernization.
• Participate in design reviews and code reviews with the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.

Skills

C#/.NET

SQL Server

OOP principles

ASP.NET Core

Azure cloud

Git

SDLC

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Power BI

Job description

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued. We are seeking a talented senior application developer to join a specialty development team. You will design and develop software and web applications using .NET and C#, contribute to modernizing our proprietary application portfolio, and support data integration initiatives including automated data ingestion processes.

Work Environment

Hybrid role requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week in the local office.

What You’ll Do

Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain software and web applications using .NET framework and C#
• Write clean, well-documented code adhering to established standards and best practices
• Contribute to maintenance, bug fixes, and enhancements of in-house software products
• Participate in modernizing legacy applications to contemporary Microsoft technologies
• Participate in design reviews and code reviews, providing technical input and constructive feedback

Technical Design & Planning

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand functional requirements and plan solutions
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation strategies
• Estimate work resources accurately and communicate timelines and dependencies
• Read and translate technical specifications into reliable application logic

Database Development

• Design and develop SQL Server databases, queries, and stored procedures
• Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity
• Collaborate on data modeling and schema design

Data Integration & Management (shared responsibilities)

• Support, maintain and enhance automated data ingestion processes
• Work with structured data formats (CSV, JSON, XML) and external file-based data feeds (FTP/SFTP)
• Implement data validation, transformation, and error-handling logic
• Troubleshoot production data issues and perform root cause analysis
• Document data integration processes and maintain technical documentation

Problem-Solving & Communication

• Analyze and identify functional and business shortcomings in existing software
• Communicate technical issues, solutions, and recommendations to team members and stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify solutions aligned with company needs
• Escalate technical challenges to your Development Manager when needed

Continuous Learning

• Stay current with latest technologies, frameworks, and security best practices
• Monitor security vulnerabilities and industry updates relevant to our technology stack
• Identify opportunities to enhance application security, performance, and maintainability
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to enhance productivity
• Participate in team knowledge-sharing sessions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, OR equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of professional experience building applications using C# and .NET framework
• 3+ years of professional experience with SQL Server database design, development, and optimization
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns
• Experience with web application development using ASP.NET or ASP.NET Core
• Familiarity with Azure or other cloud-based technologies
• Understanding of SDLC methodologies and best practices
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Flexibility to work at least half of a scheduled shift to coincide with US business hours (Central time zone)
• Data Integration Experience
• Hands-on experience maintaining and enhancing automated data ingestion processes
• Experience with structured data formats (CSV, JSON, XML) and external file-based data feeds (FTP/SFTP)
• Ability to implement data validation, transformation, and error-handling logic
• Experience troubleshooting production issues and performing root cause analysis
• Strong attention to detail when working with high-volume or client-provided data
• Experience documenting processes and maintaining technical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with API design and integration
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude)
• Experience with issue-tracking tools (Jira, FreshService, Azure DevOps)
• Knowledge of modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)
• Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, and/or Power Automate
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) or microservices architecture
• Understanding of security best practices and secure coding principles
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and test-driven development (TDD)
• Experience with SLA-driven support environments
• 5+ years of technical experience within the Travel Industry
• Experience with Sabre GDS or similar global distribution systems (TravelPort, Amadeus)

Location

Manila, Philippines

The #TeamGBT Experience

The #TeamGBT Experience Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT. Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family. Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals. Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first. We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action. And much more!

This role is for CWT, a member of the American Express Global Business Travel family of companies.

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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