Software Engineer Full Stack Developer

UL Solutions; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions in Makati, Philippines, is seeking a software engineer to contribute across the full stack in a globally distributed team. You will work with React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS on the frontend and Node.js, Python, and Express.js on the backend, building scalable web applications.

The role emphasizes collaboration, code reviews, and proactive communication with California-based colleagues across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working in a collaborative software development environment as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with distributed teams.
• Ability to participate in off-hours meetings across time zones.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive, self-motivated mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders across global teams to design, develop, and maintain web applications
• Contribute to shared codebases using best practices for version control, code reviews, and team-based development
• Build and enhance frontend experiences using modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and UI frameworks (Tailwind CSS, shadcn)
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js, Python, and frameworks like Express.js
• Design, query, and optimize both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB)
• Participate in regular communication with California-based teams, including overlap with night-shift operations, to ensure alignment and continuity
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack, supporting applications used by sites around the globe
• Contribute to system improvements, scalability, and performance optimization efforts
• Actively participate in team discussions, planning sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the growth of the engineering team by sharing knowledge, mentoring, and promoting strong collaborative practices

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Distributed teams

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Web development bootcamp or equivalent experience

Tools

React

TypeScript

Tailwind CSS

shadcn

Node.js

Python

Express.js

SQL

MySQL

MongoDB

RESTful APIs

Job description

Job Description

As part of our expanding global engineering team, you will play a key role in developing and supporting applications used across multiple sites worldwide. You will work closely with a California-based team, including a night-shift group aligned with your time zone, enabling seamless collaboration and continuous progress.

We are looking for an engineer who values teamwork and has experience contributing to shared codebases, participating in code reviews, and collaborating on complex applications. This is not an isolated development role—success in this position requires clear communication, proactive engagement, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners.

You will contribute across the full stack, working with modern frontend technologies such as React and Tailwind CSS, alongside backend systems built with Node.js, Python, and RESTful APIs. If you enjoy building high-quality software while supporting a globally distributed team, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders across global teams to design, develop, and maintain web applications
• Contribute to shared codebases using best practices for version control, code reviews, and team-based development
• Build and enhance frontend experiences using modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and UI frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS, shadcn)
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js, Python, and frameworks like Express.js
• Design, query, and optimize both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB)
• Participate in regular communication with California-based teams, including overlap with night-shift operations, to ensure alignment and continuity
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack, supporting applications used by sites around the globe
• Contribute to system improvements, scalability, and performance optimization efforts
• Actively participate in team discussions, planning sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the growth of the engineering team by sharing knowledge, mentoring, and promoting strong collaborative practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or completion of a reputable web development bootcamp, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience working in a collaborative software development environment, contributing to shared codebases as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders across distributed teams
• Ability to work with globally distributed teams, including participation in occasional off-hours meetings to maintain alignment across time zones
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug, troubleshoot, and contribute to complex applications
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

About The Team

As we're supporting some of the most innovative companies in the world, high-performing IT is vital. Deeply focused on technology innovation and practically applying new and emerging technologies to meet the evolving needs of our customers, we operate as strategic partners to the wider organization, developing and delivering best-in-class IT solutions. We also use our expertise day-to-day to offer our colleagues a seamless technology experience, providing them with the tools to help customers all over the world deliver safer, more sustainable solutions. Join our team and connect, support and empower colleagues across our global community.