Software Engineer - Senior

McNeil & Co.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Global Services Philippines Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and deployment of predictive analytics platforms supporting enterprise-wide insurance analytics initiatives.

You will mentor engineers, shape architectural direction, and ensure production stability of analytics-enabled applications within a global team and Azure environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of professional software engineering or analytics platform experience.
• 3+ years acting as technical lead or senior engineer guiding design and delivery decisions.
• Strong Python development experience for enterprise-grade applications.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with cloud-native and serverless architectures, preferably Azure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead for analytics-enabled applications, APIs, and backend services.
• Contribute to solution architecture, design standards, and best practices for scalable cloud-native platforms.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies aligned with Azure and analytics modernization.
• Lead design reviews, ensure secure coding standards and performance.
• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based backend services for analytical models.

Skills

Python backend development

REST APIs

Cloud/Serverless

Azure Functions

Azure Container Apps

Azure SQL

SQL/Data warehouse

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Azure DevOps

Snowflake

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.

The Software Engineer will play a critical role in the design, development, and operationalization of predictive analytics platforms and analytical applications supporting enterprise-wide insurance analytics initiatives. This role sits within the Strategic Analytics function and is responsible not only for hands‑on engineering delivery, but also for technical leadership, solution design, code quality governance, and cross‑functional collaboration with data scientists, actuaries, product owners, and business stakeholders across global teams.

The position requires deep expertise in Python‑based backend development, API‑driven architectures, and Azure cloud services, with the ability to guide technical decisions in a fast‑evolving analytics and cloud environment. The Lead Software Engineer is expected to mentor engineers, influence architectural direction, and ensure production stability of analytics‑enabled applications.

Tasks/Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Serve as a technical lead for analytics‑enabled applications, APIs, and backend services supporting predictive models and analytical tools.
• Contribute to solution architecture, design standards, and best practices for scalable, cloud‑native analytics platforms.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technologies and frameworks aligned with Azure and analytics modernization initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to secure coding standards, performance benchmarks, and enterprise engineering guidelines.

Software Development & Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain Python‑based backend services supporting analytical models and data‑driven applications.
• Lead the development and integration of RESTful APIs, ensuring reliability, scalability, and test coverage.
• Build and support applications leveraging Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL.
• Ensure high-quality code through code reviews, unit testing, and technical documentation.

DevOps, Cloud & Automation

• Lead and improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to enable automated testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to optimize cloud resource utilization, cost efficiency, and system resilience.
• Support production releases, incident response, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Application Support & Operations

• Provide Level 3 application support for analytics platforms, including issue investigation, resolution, and post‑incident reviews.
• Proactively identify risks and performance bottlenecks and elevate critical issues when required.
• Partner with business and analytics stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional and operational requirements.

Collaboration & People Development

• Mentor and coach junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering technical growth and engineering discipline.
• Work closely with data scientists, actuaries, product owners, and global technology teams to translate analytical requirements into production‑ready solutions.
• Act as a technical point of contact for analytics engineering initiatives within the region.

Requires Skills/Experience

• 8–12 years of professional experience in software engineering, backend development, or analytics platforms
• 3+ years experience acting as a technical lead or senior engineer guiding design and delivery decisions
• Strong, hands‑on expertise in Python development for enterprise‑grade applications
• Proven experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Experience with cloud‑native and serverless architectures, preferably in Microsoft Azure
• Solid experience with SQL and data warehouse platforms (Azure SQL, Snowflake, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience supporting production systems and user‑facing applications
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams

Technical Skills

• Python Application Development and Support Experience
• API Development (REST)
• Cloud/Container/Serverless Technologies
• Azure Functions, Container Apps, Storage, SQL CI/CD (Azure DevOps or equivalent)
• Unit Testing & Code Quality Practices

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education

Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset?

Arch may be a great fit for you.

10400 Arch Global Services (Philippines) Inc.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based specialty insurer that provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis. With a 20+-year track record of delivering results and a coveted position on the S&P 500 index, Arch is a great place to grow your career.

Attention Job Seekers: Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Arch) and its affiliates take your interest in working here very seriously.