Software Engineer (Back-End)

tp; Manila; On-site; PHP 2,200,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP Group is a world-leading market infrastructure provider seeking an experienced Back‑End Engineer in Manila. You will design, develop, and maintain robust server‑side applications and APIs for high‑volume environments, shaping technical architecture and ensuring reliability.

You will collaborate with Architects, Principal Engineers, and Trading SMEs to deliver mission‑critical, low‑latency systems, driving best practices and continuous improvement across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Expertise in .NET technologies and C#.
• Observability implementation for distributed systems.
• CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of distributed messaging and caching (Solace, Redis).
• 5–7 years building latency-sensitive front-office trading systems.
• Designing distributed, event-driven, cloud-native apps.
• Strong low-latency, concurrency, and performance skills.
• SDLC experience across design, development, QA, deployment, production support.
• Balance rapid delivery with architectural rigour and maintainability.
• Relational DB design/optimisation (MSSQL, MySQL).
• Proven via POCs; experience building testing frameworks.
• Engage with traders, quants, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high‑performance back‑end systems end‑to‑end.
• Collaborate with architects, principal engineers, and trading SMEs.
• Deliver scalable, reliable software with strong observability.
• Drive innovation through POCs and continuous improvement.
• Communicate progress; highlight risks and unblock delivery.

Skills

NET/C# expertise

Observability

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Redis/Solace

Latency-sensitive trading

Distributed systems

Low-latency

SQL databases

POCs / testing

Trader engagement

Tools

AWS

Job description

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

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

• 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).
• 5‑7 years of 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.
• 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

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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. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. 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