Systems Architect | Hybrid | Ortigas | Day Shift | Weekends Off

Emapta; Mandaluyong; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

HMO coverage

Ortigas office

Salary advance

Upskilling via Emapta Academy

Gym access

Lifestyle perks

Referral incentives

Annual leaves

Job summary

Emapta seeks a Systems Architect to own critical system designs that improve reliability, integration, and operational performance across telecommunications platforms. Hybrid work setup with 2-3 days onsite in Ortigas.

Ideal candidate has 5–6 years in software development and a track record advancing to system or solution architecture, plus strong modern engineering practices and AI-enabled tooling awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Development, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable software solutions and architecture.
• Translate requirements into technical designs for complex systems.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and performance.

Skills

PHP & Laravel

React/JS/TS

REST APIs

MySQL/PostgreSQL

Git & CI/CD

Linux environments

Unit testing

Agile/DevOps

AI in development

System design

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Software Development

Job description

Architect Scalable Systems Behind Global Connectivity

Connect architecture, software, and AI to build technology designed for global scale. Join Emapta as a Systems Architect, owning critical system designs that improve reliability, integration, and operational performance across telecommunications platforms. Make strategic technical impact while sharpening your architecture expertise and creating a lasting international career with Emapta's top 1% talent.

Your Architecture for a Global Technology Career

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off
• Work Setup: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite), SM Mega Tower, Ortigas

Exciting Perks Await!

• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift Schedule
• Hybrid work arrangement
• HMO coverage with free dependent upon regularization
• Prime office location in Ortigas (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Fixed weekends off
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used at your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field
• More than 5 to 6 years of relevant commercial experience in software development or a related technical discipline
• Experience progressing from software development into system design, application architecture, or solution architecture
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex software solutions
• Strong understanding of modern software engineering methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Design Thinking, and UX
• Experience creating user stories, contributing to project backlogs, and participating in software development planning
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills

Must-Have Technical Skills

• More than 5 to 6 years of commercial experience in software development, systems development, application development, or a related IT role
• Proven experience in software/application architecture, system design, or solution design
• Strong hands-on experience with PHP and Laravel MVC Framework
• Strong experience with React.js, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and web services
• Practical experience with relational databases, including MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
• Experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Linux-based application environments
• Practical knowledge of unit testing and software quality practices
• Experience working in Agile and/or DevOps environments
• Demonstrated knowledge or practical experience with AI-assisted and AI-driven software development tools and practices
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements and scalable solutions
• Strong understanding of application integrations, system dependencies, and architectural considerations

Nice-to-Have Technical Skills

• Experience with React Native or mobile application development
• Knowledge of BPMN and business process modeling
• Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS/LESS, AJAX, JSON, jQuery, and Bootstrap
• Experience in telecommunications, connectivity, service management, or Business Support Systems (BSS)
• Experience with network automation platforms or telecommunications applications
• Exposure to cloud technologies and modern application infrastructure
• Experience with enterprise application integrations and workflow automation
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 or secure software development practices
• Experience implementing AI tools or automation within software engineering workflows
• Experience collaborating with external development partners or technology vendors

Key Compentencies

Technical and Architectural Thinking

• Strong understanding of application architecture and system design
• Ability to design scalable, maintainable, secure, and reliable solutions
• Ability to evaluate technical options and make sound technical decisions
• Ability to understand how applications, technologies, processes, and integrations work together

Problem-Solving

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to investigate complex technical issues and identify root causes
• Structured and practical approach to problem-solving
• Proactive identification of technical risks and opportunities for improvement

Software Engineering Excellence

• Strong focus on code quality, maintainability, testing, and engineering best practices
• Ability to balance architectural requirements with practical implementation considerations
• Ability to remain hands-on with development and technical problem-solving
• Strong attention to detail and technical documentation

Business and Technical Translation

• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
• Understanding of the impact of technical decisions on business processes, customers, and operations
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Collaboration and Communication

• Ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers, product teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and external development partners
• Ability to share knowledge and provide technical guidance to colleagues
• Ability to build positive working relationships across diverse teams and backgrounds
• Clear, professional, and effective communication skills

Innovation and AI

• Curiosity about emerging technologies and their practical applications
• Willingness to experiment with AI tools and modern software engineering practices
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve development productivity, quality, testing, and documentation through AI
• Continuous-learning mindset

Ownership and Delivery

• Strong ownership of technical deliverables and outcomes
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver work within agreed timelines
• Proactive communication of technical risks, dependencies, and potential delays
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Key Deliverables

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable software solutions
• Develop high-quality applications, APIs, integrations, and supporting components
• Provide technical input into architecture and system design decisions
• Ensure software follows established coding, testing, security, and architecture standards
• Maintain appropriate technical documentation for applications and systems
• Improve application performance, reliability, maintainability, and uptime
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the software development lifecycle
• Contribute to the adoption of AI-enabled software engineering practices
• Support applications in meeting agreed operational and service-level requirements

Your Daily Tasks

• Design and develop scalable, secure, and maintainable applications and system solutions
• Own the technical direction of application architecture, system design, and key technical components
• Translate business requirements into clear technical requirements and practical solutions
• Design and develop RESTful APIs, web services, integrations, and enterprise applications
• Contribute to solution architecture and technical design for new products, enhancements, and transformation initiatives
• Evaluate technologies and recommend appropriate technical approaches based on business and operational requirements
• Develop software according to established coding standards, architectural principles, and engineering best practices
• Apply AI-enabled development tools and practices to improve coding efficiency, testing, documentation, and software quality
• Collaborate with software engineers to resolve complex development and technical issues
• Participate in Agile activities, including user story refinement, backlog reviews, estimation, technical planning, and progress tracking
• Support application deployment, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and high-severity incident investigations
• Conduct root-cause analyses and implement preventive actions for recurring technical issues
• Ensure solutions comply with security, architectural, operational, and ISO 27001 requirements
• Maintain clear and accurate technical documentation for applications, integrations, and system processes
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency
• Maintain a big-picture architectural perspective while understanding critical technical details

About the Client

Our client is an Australian telecommunications and digital infrastructure provider connecting homes, businesses, enterprises, and wholesale partners through high-performance networks. They deliver broadband, fibre, Ethernet, IP transit, SD-WAN, managed networking, voice, and cybersecurity solutions, supported by an extensive fibre backbone and Asia-Pacific connectivity. Their combination of owned network infrastructure, software, and managed services helps organizations improve speed, reliability, security, cloud connectivity, and network control. They continue to challenge traditional telecommunications through technology innovation, automation, and customer-focused connectivity solutions.

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