Platform Engineer

Directio is a global IT services company. We consult, code, test, deploy, and manage mainly cloud-based and mobile applications, providing around-the-clock support from our offices in Poland, the Philippines, Mexico, and the USA. We prepare our FMCG, retail, automotive, and SaaS clients for the future by accelerating their digital transformation. Operating under the "We Code Success" principle, we prioritize the success of our clients, consultants, and partners.

We are looking for a Platform Engineer for our international client, a global leader in cloud‑native software solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry. Their mission is to empower insurers to deliver faster, smarter, and more personalized customer experiences through a low‑code, configurable SaaS platform.

• As a Platform Engineer you will be designing, coding, and configuring technical solutions for moderately complex Agile stories, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and delivery standards, with minimal supervision;
• You will be debugging and resolving software issues of moderate complexity, performing thorough root cause analysis, and delivering fixes that prevent regressions or collateral impacts on related systems;
• You will be writing automated unit and integration tests, ensuring system reliability, code coverage, and smooth deployment across multiple environments;
• You will be creating conceptual design and architecture for small-scale software solutions, collaborating with architects or senior engineers for validation and technical alignment;
• You will be mentoring and guiding junior engineers, sharing best practices, conducting knowledge transfers, and supporting their technical growth;
• You will be participating in and leading code reviews, demonstrating clean, efficient, and maintainable solutions while upholding development standards;
• You will be managing source code processes for one or more teams, providing direction on branching strategies, CI/CD integration, and version control best practices;
• You will be performing advanced source code management tasks independently, ensuring consistency, stability, and traceability across projects;
• You will be contributing to the development of a microservices platform running on Azure Kubernetes Service, supporting scalability, resilience, and operational excellence;
• You will be working with Azure Cosmos DB and domain-driven design principles, applying event-driven architectures and distributed system patterns in real-world production environments.

• 6 years of professional software development experience, with proven delivery of complex solutions;
• 4 years of professional experience working with product and domain knowledge, contributing to design decisions and system improvements;
• 2 years of hands-on experience with NestJS and TypeScript, designing and building modern backend applications;
• 2 years of leadership experience, providing technical direction or mentoring within engineering teams;
• Practical experience in building and deploying microservices to Kubernetes, including monitoring, scaling, and maintenance;
• Proficiency in implementing CQRS and event sourcing patterns in production-grade systems;
• Experience with Azure Cosmos DB or similar distributed NoSQL databases, ensuring performance and reliability;
• Deep expertise in microservices and event-driven architectures, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable solutions;
• Strong ability to work independently while meeting deadlines, effectively communicating progress, risks, and solutions within a team environment;
• Excellent communication skills with conversational-level English, enabling effective interaction with international teams.

• Experience with infrastructure automation using Terraform and best practices in Infrastructure as Code on Azure;
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, backlog management, and collaboration;
• Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes operations.

• Salary for work amounting to 90,000 – 120,000 PHP;
• ₱3,600 monthly de minimis non-taxable allowance;
• HMO coverage from day 1 for you and 1 dependent;
• Equipment provided;
• Optical coverage;
• Year-end leave monetization;
• Gym subscription;
• Monthly supply of coffee

Please be advised that we will only contact selected candidates