Software Engineering Manager

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Maya's Platform Engineering team is seeking a Platform Engineering Manager to design core services, shape system architecture, and lead hands-on engineering. You will focus on performance, resilience, and long-term scalability while improving how teams build and operate software.

As a key technical leader, you will build internal MicroSaaS platforms using Java and Python, embed AI where it matters, and mentor engineers to deliver reliable, scalable systems on AWS.

Qualifications

• Backend expertise in Java and Python with focus on scalable architectures.
• Experience designing and operating distributed systems on AWS.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship in engineering teams.
• Strong product sense and continuous learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build internal microservices platforms and maintain reliability.
• Integrate AI where it matters most to improve platform velocity.
• Partner with internal engineering stakeholders to meet developer needs.
• Design scalable AWS infrastructure and ensure security and resilience.
• Lead and mentor engineers in backend excellence.

Skills

Java & Python

AWS Pro

Systems Thinker

Tech Leader

Continuous Learner

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

JUnit

Mockito

Wiremock

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Port

Gradle

AWS

Job description

Build the systems that power builders.

Are you a backend engineer who enjoys building reliable, scalable systems At Maya, our Platform Engineering team creates the internal platforms that help engineers build and deliver products faster.

We're looking for an Platform Engineering Manager to design core services, shape system architecture, and lead through hands‑on engineering. You'll focus on performance, resilience, and long-term scalability while improving how teams build and operate software.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a key technical leader in our Platform Engineering team, you will:

• Build Internal MicroSaaS Platforms. Architect, develop, and maintain high‑reliability developer platforms using Java and Python.
• Integrate AI Where It Matters Most. Identify smart opportunities to embed AI—automated code reviews, predictive scaling, intelligent documentation, and more to transform platform velocity.
• Partner With Internal Engineering Stakeholders. Treat engineering teams as your customers. Understand their needs and deliver platforms that elevate their productivity end‑to‑end.
• Design Scalable AWS Infrastructure. Ensure our internal systems remain secure, resilient, and future‑ready.
• Experiment With Emerging Tech. Prototype new tools, frameworks, and models—deciding what makes it to production and what stays in the lab.
• Lead & Mentor. Guide engineers in backend excellence, architectural thinking, and modern AI implementation.

Who We're Looking For

• Backend Expert (Java & Python at your core). You prioritize stability, scalability, and sound systems architecture.
• AWS Pro. You can design and operate distributed systems with confidence.
• Systems Thinker. You design modular platforms that can evolve without rewrites.
• Tech Leader & Mentor. You uplift the team while delivering hands‑on, high‑quality work.
• Continuous Learner. You thrive in a fast‑moving tech landscape and aren't afraid to dive into new models or frameworks.

Our Tech Stack

• Java 17+
• Spring Boot 3
• JUnit 5, Mockito, Wiremock
• Docker, Kubernetes, TestContainers
• GitLab CI/CD, Port, Split, Gradle
• AWS (various services)

Nice to Have:

Practical AI Integration Experience

Familiarity with AI/ML tools and frameworks—and, more importantly, strong judgement on when (and when not) to use them.