Senior Backend Engineer

Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer

Onsite opportunities open for both our Manila and Cebu office

Type: Full time

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in building backend services using ASP.NET Core and EF Core, and experienced in working with Kubernetes environments. This role requires strong technical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement backend services using ASP.NET Core and EF Core

Work with SQL Server to model and manage complex datasets

Build RESTful APIs that are clean, well-documented, and scalable

Architect, deploy, and maintain microservices in Kubernetes environments

Ensure observability and performance with logging, metrics, and distributed tracing

Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and technical strategy

Ensure the system is reliable, scalable, and runs smoothly across all parts.

Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end features

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

5+ years of experience building backend systems in production environments

Proficiency with ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Core

Strong experience with SQL Server including query optimization, schema design, and indexing strategies

Hands-on experience building and consuming RESTful APIs

Demonstrated experience working with Kubernetes in production (e.g., deploying, scaling, managing services)

Solid understanding of microservices architecture, inter-service communication, and service discovery

Familiarity with observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, or ELK stack

Proven track record of building reliable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant systems

Comfortable working with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and agile development practices

Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and ownership-driven mindset

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers

Strong English and Communication Skills

Additional Requirements:

A strong assertive personality is ideal.

This role requires strong communication skills to collaborate with US-based leadership and stakeholders effectively.