Software Engineer Level III (Java)

Arch Global Services Philippines; Manila; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Global Services Philippines Inc. in Manila seeks a Software Engineer III to develop, implement and maintain software solutions that enable business operations and goals.

You will analyze, design, code, test and support applications, collaborating with Agile teams, architects and product managers. Strong Java, SQL, and front-end skills are required; experience with microservices and CI/CD is a plus. Willingness to learn and pay attention to detail is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 3–5 years of software development experience, primarily Java.
• Strong knowledge of Java, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and web front-end basics.
• Experience with microservices and Spring Boot; familiarity with CI/CD tools.
• Ability to design, code, test and support enterprise applications.
• Experience with Agile software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain software applications to support business goals.
• Collaborate with Agile team members and stakeholders on design and delivery.
• Translate stakeholder requests into engineering artifacts and code.
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and production support activities.
• Assist in creating roadmaps and estimates for engineering tasks.
• Ensure scalability, performance and reliability of systems.

Skills

Java

SQL

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

API development

Spring Boot

REST APIs

MongoDB

Redis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Jenkins

Octopus Deploy

Chef

Puppet

Salt

Tomcat

IIS

Linux

Windows

SQL Server

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility.

Job Description

The Software Engineer - Level III - develops, implements, and maintains software solutions that enable business operations to realize company goals & objectives. The incumbent performs analysis, design, coding, debugging, testing, and support of software applications. May be assigned to develop new applications/systems, enhance/upgrade existing systems or provide production support. He/she works independently on moderately complex projects, receiving only general direction. May provide assistance and direction to less experienced peers.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Works with the Agile Program Manager (APM), Digital Product Manager (DPM), and Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to accurately capture stakeholder requests and system specifications and translate them into engineering artifacts, which typically include design specifications, source code, test scripts and test results.
• Coordinates with software architects and Software engineer IVs to ensure that the engineering realization is in accordance with Enterprise Architecture principles and software development best practices.
• As part of Agile teams, completes software development work which includes application design, coding, code review and testing. Keeps Agile team and APM apprised of project status.
• Offers suggestions to stakeholders on devising effective and efficient approaches to achieve project and program objectives.
• Manages engineering risks by proactively tracking and communicating issues and devising methods to mitigating them.
• Liaises with other project and program areas to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues.
• Supports business units in the resolution of in-depth user questions and issues following production support process and SLA’s.
• Maintains a working knowledge of new technology and software engineering standards, practices and tools.
• Provides input to APM/DPM in creation of Product Roadmap, High Level Estimates
• Collaborates with IT management to define and develop documentation & engineering artifact standards, guidelines, processes, and templates

Required Skills/Experience

• Development Experience with Java, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Experienced in scalable, high-availability back-end database technologies primarily SQL Server
• Experience building microservices with Spring Boot as well as building and calling API’s.
• Experience with non-relational database technologies would be a plus such as Memcached, MongoDB, Redis
• Strong JavaScript back-end development experience with common frameworks Angular, Node, etc...
• Front end development experience including HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Accessibility and Responsive Layouts UI/UX development experience.
• Knowledgeable in reporting tools like PowerBI, SSRS, etc.
• Experience with Insurance / Reinsurance Systems and Data
• Strong understanding of server-side software, scalability, performance, and reliability Skills
• Strong understanding of the OSI model, Networking, OS Layer and Services
• Understanding of continuous delivery tools like Chef, Puppet, Salt
• Understanding of continuous integration and deployment tools like Octopus deploy, Jenkins
• Proficient in: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5 & CSS, Windows, IIS, Linux, Tomcat, JBoss, Visio, TSQL, SSIS, shell scripting
• Willing to Jump on unknown code/new technology and paying attention to details.
• Excellent communication skills:
• Ability clearly speak and understand the English language.
• Excellent command of the English language, i.e. Ability to write and understand the written documents, email and other forms of electronic communications.
• Ability to discuss, articulate and simplify technology to non-technical people

Desired Skills/Experience

• Advanced knowledge of the theoretical and practical application of highly specialized software engineering best practices, methods & techniques.
• Extensive experience in developing software applications on the assigned technology platform
• Extensive knowledge of source code change management and related tools.
• Knowledge and experience using agile software development principles, process and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills
• Strong customer service skills to provide end user/business owner systems support
• Knowledge of production support processes such as incident and problem management techniques.

Education

• Required knowledge & skills would typically be acquired through a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Experienced developers with at least 3-5 years in software (Java) development

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