Software Engineer

Application Deadline: 2 May 2025

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manila

Compensation: ₱60,000 - ₱80,000 / month

Gappify is looking for a Software Engineer in the Philippines The ideal candidate is adept in performing Front-end tasks using modern UI frameworks like React, and Back-end tasks using modern frameworks like Laravel (PHP) and/or Spring Boot (Java). The ideal candidate communicates effectively within the engineering team and externally with product teams. The ideal candidate is interested in or has experience with agile software development practices. He or she should also possess the business acumen and critical thinking skills needed to adapt and troubleshoot as projects and requirements evolve.

• Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality PHP-based web applications using Laravel and other relevant technologies.
• Architecture and Design: Contribute to architectural decisions and design discussions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability of software solutions.
• Code Reviews and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices. Collaborate with QA engineers to identify and address software defects.
• Feature Development: Lead the implementation of new features and functionality, from requirements gathering and design to deployment and testing.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in existing applications, optimizing code and database queries for improved efficiency.
• Collaboration and Mentoring: Collaborate with junior developers and provide guidance and mentorship to help them grow their skills and advance their careers.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and propose innovative solutions to improve our software development processes and tools.

• 3+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on PHP and Laravel framework.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and software architecture concepts.
• Proficient in PHP, including experience with Laravel, and comfortable working with Java technologies within a hybrid environment.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of relational database concepts and experience with SQL and database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and proficiency in using development tools and IDEs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
• Nice to Have:
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
  • Familiar of Test Driven Development (TDD)

Gappify is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people of all backgrounds to apply for positions for which they are qualified. We proudly welcome unique perspectives and do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Gappify offers full-time Philippine employees HMO coverage on Day 1, paid time-offs, and subsidies for Medical Coverage and Learning and Development.