Software Engineer (Back End)

TP ICAP Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP Group in the Philippines seeks a Back-End Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust server-side applications and APIs that support high-volume, data-intensive environments. You will shape technical architecture, ensure system reliability, and promote best practices in software engineering.

You will collaborate with Architects, trading SMEs, quants, and cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical systems with low latency, scalability, and resilience while driving continuous

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building latency‑sensitive front‑office trading systems.
• Distributed, cloud‑native applications with low latency and concurrency.
• Strong SDLC coverage from design to production support.
• Ability to balance rapid delivery with architectural rigour.
• Proficiency in MSSQL/MySQL database design and optimization.
• Proven ability to validate ideas through POCs and testing.
• Experience building automated testing for complex distributed systems.
• Ability to engage with traders, quants, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on design, build, review, test, and deliver mission‑critical, high‑performance systems end‑to‑end.
• Contribute to engineering deliverables across the full lifecycle with performance and resilience in mind.
• Drive innovation via POCs, evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate progress, highlight risks, and remove delivery impediments.

Skills

Latency-sensitive trading systems

Distributed event-driven apps

Low-latency engineering

SDLC experience

Architecture balance

Relational databases MSSQL/MySQL

POCs and validation

Automated testing frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

React

DAPR

Solace

Redis

FIX protocol

Job description

Role Overview

As a Back-End Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain robust server-side applications and APIs that support high-volume, data-intensive environments. You will play a key role in shaping technical architecture, ensuring system reliability, and driving best practices in software engineering. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, deep technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Working as a hands‑on engineer, working closely with Architects, Principal Engineers, and Trading SMEs to design, build, review, test, and deliver mission‑critical, high‑performance systems end‑to‑end.
• Contribute to engineering deliverables throughout the full lifecycle, ensuring performance, scalability, resilience, and alignment with engineering best practices.
• Drive innovation through POCs, technical evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate progress proactively, highlighting risks and removing delivery impediments.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Hands‑on experience building and supporting latency‑sensitive front‑office trading systems (OMS, Matching, Execution).
• Strong background in designing and maintaining distributed, event‑driven, cloud‑native applications.
• Strong understanding of low‑latency engineering, concurrency, multithreading, and performance optimisation.
• Comprehensive SDLC experience across design, development, QA, deployment, and production support.
• Ability to balance rapid delivery with architectural rigour and long‑term maintainability.
• Strong relational database design and optimisation skills (MSSQL, MySQL).
• Proven problem‑solving capabilities and ability to validate ideas through POCs.
• Experience building automated testing frameworks for complex distributed systems.
• Ability to engage effectively with traders, quants, and other business stakeholders.

Desired

• Domain experience in Credit or Fixed Income.
• Expertise in modern .NET technologies and C# (Java or similar OO languages considered).
• Experience implementing observability (metrics, tracing, logging) for distributed systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS).
• Knowledge of distributed messaging and caching technologies (e.g., Solace, Redis, or similar).
• Understanding of FIX protocol and FIX message handling.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, microservices, and serverless patterns.
• Familiarity with React and DAPR (nice to have).
• Understanding of TDD, BDD, or similar testing methodologies.

Role Band & Level

Professional, 5

Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location

Philippines - Ecoprime Building - Taguig City