Senior Software Engineer

Position: Senior Software Engineer (Back-End)

Reports to: Wilmarc Lopez

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 (Back-End), you will serve as a technical leader and mentor within cross-functional teams, taking ownership of complex software solutions and architectural decisions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality, scalable back-end systems while guiding junior and mid-level engineers toward technical excellence.

In this role, you'll participate in shaping the technical strategy, lead the implementation of critical services, and bridge the gap between engineering execution and business objectives—all while maintaining strong collaboration with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

Lead the design and implementation of back-end features with strong focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.

Contribute to architectural decisions and provide input on technical strategy and direction.

Define and uphold coding standards, best practices, and testing strategies within the team.

Conduct code reviews and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges with innovative solutions.

Drive performance optimization and ensure systems are scalable and secure.

Stay current with industry trends and assess new technologies for adoption.

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

Team Development & Mentorship

Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers across technical disciplines.

Provide technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and support for career growth.

Participate in recruitment by evaluating technical candidates and conducting interviews.

Offer constructive feedback during performance evaluations.

Deliver training or knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen team capabilities.

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

Encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange across teams and projects.

Project Execution & Delivery

Take ownership of complex back-end deliverables and ensure timely, high-quality results.

Provide technical estimations and input for sprint planning and milestones.

Collaborate effectively with front-end, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Participate in agile ceremonies and ensure technical considerations are represented.

Support deployment and release management with robust validation and testing.

Manage technical debt while maintaining sustainable delivery pace.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

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

Prepare and maintain clear technical documentation and design specifications.

Support pre-sales initiatives through technical expertise, demos, and consultations.

Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable back-end implementations.

Provide feasibility assessments and input on timelines and resource needs.

Maintain professional client relationships and contribute to long-term satisfaction through technical excellence.

Business Adaptability & Professional Growth

Demonstrate Leadership: Take initiative on technical challenges and mentor peers effectively.

Foster Adaptability: Transition smoothly between technologies and projects as business needs evolve.

Commit to Quality: Prioritize maintainability, security, and comprehensive testing.

Communicate Effectively: Explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

5+ years of extensive experience in back-end development.

Deep expertise in Spring Boot (Java and/or Kotlin).

Strong knowledge of database technologies:

Graph databases (preferably Neo4j)

Relational databases (preferably MySQL)

Query optimization and schema design

Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Services (compute, storage, networking, managed databases).

Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures and RESTful APIs.

Proficiency in containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), serverless architectures, and CI/CD pipeline development.

Strong understanding of security best practices, performance optimization, and system reliability.

Demonstrated experience in leading technical projects and mentoring teams.

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

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