Senior Back-End Developer

Overview

Sharesource Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

We are a BCorp company whose purpose is to democratise opportunities for individuals from developing countries. With our brand and culture empowering our partners to attract and keep the most qualified members, we share the knowledge to unleash potential and grow scaling teams for Australian and Canadian businesses. Shape high-performing backends powering real-time geospatial platforms. Be part of a project that’s redefining how the world connects. Our cloud-based geospatial platform is transforming fiber and broadband rollouts—digitizing outdated processes, automating field tasks, and giving operators real-time visibility from design to deployment.

Senior Back-End Developer (Python) – you will design, build, and optimize the robust backend systems and APIs behind our high-performing applications, working with Python, SQL, and AWS to deliver scalable solutions while exploring geospatial data and observability tools to push the platform forward.

What you’ll do

• Engineer at scale: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems and APIs built for speed and growth.
• Shape access: Build and manage secure, reliable, and efficient public-facing APIs.
• Automate everything: Own CI/CD pipelines that power continuous integration and deployment.
• Stay observant: Implement best-in-class monitoring and observability with tools like Datadog or New Relic.
• Collaborate to innovate: Partner with frontend developers, product teams, and stakeholders to align backend architecture with business goals.
• Go spatial: Harness PostgreSQL and PostGIS for advanced SQL and geospatial data management.
• Go cloud-native: Deploy solutions in AWS using API Gateway, Lambda, and Serverless frameworks.
• Think modular: Support microservices-based architectures and event-driven workflows with webhooks.
• Code with agility: Drive projects forward with agile methodologies and best practices.
• Level up performance: Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance backend reliability at every step.

Qualifications

• You have 5+ years of backend development experience, building and scaling public-facing APIs.
• You code in Python like a pro, with solid experience in Flask or FastAPI.
• You are highly skilled in SQL and PostgreSQL, and ideally PostGIS for geospatial data.
• You bring experience with spatial mapping tools (like Mapbox) or GIS concepts.
• You design RESTful APIs that are secure, scalable, and built for performance.
• You thrive in AWS environments (API Gateway, Lambda, Serverless) and know how to ship production-ready systems.
• You understand microservices and event-driven workflows, including webhooks.
• You value observability, with real-world experience using Datadog, New Relic, or similar.
• You champion CI/CD and can build pipelines that keep code moving fast and safe.
• You are agile in mindset and collaboration, driving impact in fast-moving teams.

Nice to have

• You are familiar with geospatial data formats such as GeoJSON, shapefiles, or KMZ.
• You understand telecom or utility network planning and deployment workflows.
• You have experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular (a plus).
• You are familiar with Figma or other UI/UX prototyping tools.

What you gain

• Remote + Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds—collaborative office days when it counts, balanced with the freedom to work from home.
• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Work in an environment where you’re trusted and empowered to work independently, with support to perform at your best.
• Open Culture and Supportive Team: Your voice matters; long-term growth and meaningful projects.
• Learn and Grow: Training, coaching, and international opportunities to level up your skills and career.
• Be part of a B-Corp company that puts people and planet first while creating meaningful impact.

Location and eligibility

Please note: This role is remote; however, candidates must be based locally in the Philippines to support occasional onsite activities and comply with local labor laws.

About Sharesource

We are a BCorp company dedicated to democratizing opportunities for individuals from developing countries, helping to scale teams for Australian and Canadian businesses while empowering our partners with knowledge and infrastructure for growth.

What to expect in the process

• You’ll go through 3–4 interviews plus a possible assessment with our client partner, typically over 1–2 weeks.
• Be yourself and enjoy the conversations; you’ll be kept updated at every step.
• If successful, reference checks and requirements will be completed quickly to move toward an offer.

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