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

CI&T; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance

Leave credits

HMO coverage

Weekly onsite meal

Free pantry supplies

Birthday gift

Happy hour

Talent referrals

Job summary

CI&T is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for technical leadership, architecture decisions, and end-to-end delivery. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with clients and Product Managers, and drive modern tooling and processes in a global team.

The role emphasizes REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-native patterns, with strong focus on performance, observability, and maintainability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing 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.

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.
• 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.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews and technical coaching.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

React

Next.js

Python

PostgreSQL

Redis

AWS

SQS

SES

Tools

CircleCI

Serverless Framework

API Gateway

AWS Lambda

EC2

ECS

S3

Job description

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

Perks and Benefits

₱5,000 Monthly Allowance – Additional taxable and non-taxable allowance

Generous Leave Credits – 12 VL + 10 SL during your first year, increasing to 20 VL + 10 SL starting your second year

Leave Conversion – Convert up to 5 unused Vacation Leaves

HMO Coverage – Up to ₱250,000 per illness/year, plus 2 free dependents

Weekly Free Meal – Enjoy a company-provided meal once a week when reporting onsite

Free Pantry Supplies – Coffee and snacks available in the office

Birthday Gift – Receive a special birthday token from the company

Happy Hour – Enjoy company-sponsored meals and team engagement activities every quarter

Talent Referral Incentives – Earn incentives for successful referrals

Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to work with global teams, modern technologies, and challenging engineering projects, while being part of a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and technical growth.