[Job - 25349] Senior Software Engineer (Back-end - Spring Boot (Java/Kotlin)

Overview Position: Senior Software Engineer (Back-End) Reports to: Wilmarc Lopez Job Type: Full-time Location: Philippines Work Setup: Hybrid (at least 3 days/week in CI&T office) About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer (Back-End) , you will serve as a technical leader and mentor within cross-functional teams, taking ownership of complex software solutions and architectural decisions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality, scalable back-end systems while guiding junior and mid-level engineers toward technical excellence. In this role, you’ll participate in shaping the technical strategy, lead the implementation of critical services, and bridge the gap between engineering execution and business objectives—all while maintaining strong collaboration with clients and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence: Lead the design and implementation of back-end features with strong focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence: Contribute to architectural decisions and provide input on technical strategy and direction. Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence: Define and uphold coding standards, best practices, and testing strategies within the team. Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence: Conduct code reviews and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges with innovative solutions. Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence: Drive performance optimization and ensure systems are scalable and secure. Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence: Stay current with industry trends and assess new technologies for adoption. Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence: Lead proof-of-concept development and technical risk assessments for new initiatives. Team Development & Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers across technical disciplines. Team Development & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and support for career growth. Team Development & Mentorship: Participate in recruitment by evaluating technical candidates and conducting interviews. Team Development & Mentorship: Offer constructive feedback during performance evaluations. Team Development & Mentorship: Deliver training or knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen team capabilities. Team Development & Mentorship: Model best practices such as test-driven development (TDD) and continuous integration. Team Development & Mentorship: Encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange across teams and projects. Project Execution & Delivery: Take ownership of complex back-end deliverables and ensure timely, high-quality results. Project Execution & Delivery: Provide technical estimations and input for sprint planning and milestones. Project Execution & Delivery: Collaborate effectively with front-end, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver integrated solutions. Project Execution & Delivery: Participate in agile ceremonies and ensure technical considerations are represented. Project Execution & Delivery: Support deployment and release management with robust validation and testing. Project Execution & Delivery: Manage technical debt while maintaining sustainable delivery pace. Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in technical discussions with clients to gather requirements and propose solutions. Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare and maintain clear technical documentation and design specifications. Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Support pre-sales initiatives through technical expertise, demos, and consultations. Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable back-end implementations. Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Provide feasibility assessments and input on timelines and resource needs. Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain professional client relationships and contribute to long-term satisfaction through technical excellence. Business Adaptability & Professional Growth: Demonstrate Leadership by taking initiative on technical challenges and mentoring peers effectively. Business Adaptability & Professional Growth: Foster Adaptability by transitioning smoothly between technologies and projects as business needs evolve. Business Adaptability & Professional Growth: Commit to Quality by prioritizing maintainability, security, and comprehensive testing. Business Adaptability & Professional Growth: Communicate Effectively by explaining complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications & Experience 5+ years of extensive experience in back-end development. Deep expertise in Spring Boot (Java and/or Kotlin) . Strong knowledge of database technologies : Graph databases (preferably Neo4j ) Relational databases (preferably MySQL ) Query optimization and schema design Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Services (compute, storage, networking, managed databases). Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures and RESTful APIs . Proficiency in containerization (Docker) , orchestration (Kubernetes) , serverless architectures , and CI/CD pipeline development . Strong understanding of security best practices , performance optimization , and system reliability . Demonstrated experience in leading technical projects and mentoring teams . Excellent English communication skills and experience working in agile, cross-functional teams . Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Java, or cloud architecture) are a plus. Compensation & Benefits Salary: ₱90,000 - ₱130,000 a month #J-18808-Ljbffr