Sr. Software Engineer

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, you'll serve as a technical leader and mentor within cross-functional teams, taking ownership of complex software solutions and architectural decisions. You will deliver high-quality code, guide junior and mid-level developers, and uphold engineering excellence through robust code reviews and testing practices.

You'll play a key role in defining technical strategy, implementing critical features, and bridging technical execution with business goals—all while maintaining strong client relationships and occasionally supporting pre-sales initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

Lead design and implementation of complex features with a strong focus on quality and scalability.

Contribute to architectural decisions and provide input for broader technical strategy discussions.

Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and testing strategies.

Conduct comprehensive code reviews and foster a peer-review culture.

Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions.

Drive performance optimization and scalability improvements.

Stay updated with industry trends and assess new technologies for potential adoption.

Lead proof-of-concept development and technical risk assessments for new initiatives.

Team Development & Mentorship

Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers across different technical areas.

Support technical hiring through candidate evaluation and interviews.

Provide performance feedback and contribute to career growth planning.

Conduct technical training sessions to promote continuous learning and development.

Model best practices such as test-driven development (TDD) and automation.

Project Execution & Delivery

Take ownership of technical deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality output.

Provide accurate estimations and contribute to project planning.

Collaborate across teams to coordinate technical dependencies.

Participate in agile ceremonies and ensure technical priorities are addressed.

Support deployment and release processes with thorough validation.

Balance technical debt management with feature delivery for sustainable development.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Participate in technical discussions with clients to clarify requirements and propose solutions.

Prepare technical documentation and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Support pre-sales activities through demos, consultations, and solution design input.

Translate business requirements into technical specifications.

Provide input on feasibility, resource needs, and project timelines.

Maintain strong client relationships through consistent technical excellence.

Business Adaptability & Professional Growth

Demonstrate Leadership: Own technical initiatives and mentor others confidently.

Drive Continuous Growth: Adapt across projects, technologies, and client needs.

Deliver Quality: Prioritize maintainability, security, and comprehensive testing.

Communicate Effectively: Collaborate transparently with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in full-stack software development.

Strong proficiency in Java/Kotlin (Spring Boot) and modern front-end frameworks such as Angular or React.

Deep expertise in database technologies:

Graph databases (preferably Neo4j)

Relational databases (preferably MySQL)

Query optimization and schema design

Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Services for scalable deployments.

Proven background in technical leadership and team mentorship.

Advanced knowledge of software architecture patterns, microservices, and API design.

Experience with modern DevOps practices:

CI/CD pipelines

Docker, Serverless, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code tools

Strong understanding of security best practices across the full stack.

Excellent communication skills and experience working in agile, cross-functional teams.

Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Java, or cloud architecture) are a plus.