Sr. Software Engineer (Python | AWS Lambda | React) 3x/wk Hybrid in Cubao

CI&T; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allowance ₱5,000

HMO Coverage

Paid Leaves

Referral Program

Pantry Perks

Company Meals

Unico Skill access

Job summary

CI&T in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of scalable features across frontend and backend stacks. You will participate in architecture decisions and drive quality through automated testing and code reviews.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with product and client teams, and ensure reliable production systems with performance tuning and incident response.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python; experience with React and Next.js is required.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services (AWS) and serverless deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable software features and complex system enhancements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues through root cause analysis and sustainable solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.
• Establish and promote coding standards, best practices, automated testing, and code review culture.
• Build and maintain reliable monitoring, observability, and alerting for production systems.
• Balance new feature development with maintenance and technical debt reduction.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Agile experience

Mentoring engineers

Tools

Python

React

Next.js

PostgreSQL

Redis

AWS

API Gateway

AWS Lambda

EC2

ECS

S3

Amazon SQS

Amazon SES

CircleCI

Serverless Framework

Job description

At CI&T, we help large enterprises transform the potential of AI into real business impact with AI Deployment, AI-native execution, and tech-integrated business solutions. With 30 years of experience in technological transformation, we accelerate innovation with expertise in Agentic SDLC, Application modernization, Data & AI, Martech and Business strategy. We are 8,000 CI&Ters across more than 25 countries, collaborating to build solutions with real impact. AI is already part of how we work, evolve, and innovate every day.

Senior Software Engineer

Technical Leadership & Engineering

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable software features and complex system enhancements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues through root cause analysis and sustainable solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.
• Establish and promote coding standards, best practices, automated testing, and code review culture.
• Build and maintain reliable monitoring, observability, and alerting for production systems.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and system reliability.
• Identify and reduce technical debt while continuously improving system health.
• Evaluate new technologies and lead proof-of-concept initiatives when appropriate.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, technical coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Support onboarding and knowledge transfer across projects and systems.
• Contribute to technical interviews and candidate evaluations.
• Help foster a collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous learning and improvement.
• Share expertise through technical discussions, documentation, and internal training sessions.

Project Delivery

• Own complex development tasks from design through deployment.
• Deliver high-quality solutions within agreed timelines.
• Provide technical estimates and contribute to sprint planning.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage technical dependencies.
• Support release management, deployments, regression testing, and production validation.
• Balance new feature development with maintenance and technical debt reduction.

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Managers, clients, and stakeholders to understand business requirements.
• Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Participate in technical discussions, solution reviews, and project planning.
• Communicate production issues, resolutions, and project updates clearly to stakeholders.
• Support solution demonstrations and technical consultations when needed.

Continuous Learning & Adaptability

• Stay updated with modern software engineering practices and emerging technologies.
• Adapt quickly to new projects, technologies, and evolving business needs.
• Promote secure, maintainable, and high-quality software development.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with global, cross‑functional teams.

Required Technical Qualifications

Frontend

• React
• Next.js

Backend

• Python (Required)

Database

• PostgreSQL

Caching

• Redis or Valkey

Cloud & Infrastructure

• AWS
• API Gateway
• AWS Lambda
• EC2
• ECS
• S3

Messaging & Integration

• Amazon SQS

Email Service

• Amazon SES

CI/CD & Deployment

• CircleCI
• Serverless Framework

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud-native architectures
• Strong knowledge of software architecture and system design
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Experience mentoring engineers and conducting code reviews
• Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and production support
• Experience optimizing application performance and scalability

Collaboration is our superpower, diversity unites us, and excellence is our standard.

We value diverse identities and life experiences, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented groups to our job positions.

Benefits & Perks

• Allowance: ₱5,000 (taxable and non‑taxable)
• Paid Leaves:
  • Year 1: 12 Vacation Leaves (VL) and 10 Sick Leaves (SL)
  • Year 2 onwards: 20 VL and 10 SL
• Leave Conversion: Up to 5 unused vacation leaves may be converted or carried over
• HMO Coverage: Up to ₱250,000 per illness per year, with 2 free dependents
• Referral Program: Incentives for successful talent referrals
• Pantry Perks: Complimentary coffee, milk, chocolate, and snacks
• Company Engagement: Quarterly company-sponsored meals (Happy Hour)
• Learning & Development: Enjoy free access to 20,000+ online courses through Unico Skill, with access provided within 7 days of joining the company.