Senior Software Engineer

Application Deadline:
24 November 2025

Department:
Engineering

Employment Type:
Full Time

Location:
Manila

Compensation:
₱100,000 - ₱130,000 / month

Description
Gappify
is looking for a
Senior Software Engineer
based in the
Philippines
to join our growing team We're seeking a highly skilled and adaptable developer who's comfortable working across both
Frontend
and
Backend
technologies. If you have hands-on experience with modern UI frameworks like
React
, and Backend frameworks such as
Spring Boot/Quarkus (Java),
we want to hear from you

What You Will Do:

• Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications using Java (Quarkus), PHP (Laravel), and a range of 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.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

• 7+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Java programming.
• Strong understanding and practical experience applying Design Patterns is a must. General object-oriented programming principles and best practices.
• Proficient in Java and comfortable working with PHP/Laravel technologies within a hybrid environment.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks (e.g., , 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.
• Active AI/ML/LLM technologies and apply them to enhance application features and solve development challenges.

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)

Life at Gappify:

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.