Employment type: Permanent Location: Makati City, Metro Manila Work setup: Hybrid Pay range: Php 52,000 to Php 74,000     Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organisation proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.   We are looking for a Software Engineer who will be part of our Education Technology Development Team in Manila.  The role will play a key role in creating and developing solutions for platforms used by learners across the globe. The Manila hub is located in Makati City, operating to support the university's global operations.   Why Cambridge?   At Cambridge, our unwavering commitment is to excel in education, learning, and research on a global scale. With a presence in over 170 countries, we empower millions of individuals, unlocking their potential and enabling their success. From dedicated teachers shaping young minds to visionary researchers pushing the boundaries of knowledge, we embody a relentless pursuit of enlightenment, curiosity, and understanding.   We embrace change as an opportunity for growth and progress, constantly adapting to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Collaboration and attentive listening are at the heart of our journey, as we work hand in hand with our customers and each other to innovate and discover more effective ways to achieve our goals. We believe people thrive in an environment where Trust and Empowerment are at the forefront, which is why all our new team members are provided regularisation on their first day so they can start #PursuingPotential from day one.   Joining Cambridge means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. Beyond that, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.   What can you get from Cambridge?   In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches, expanding your horizons and enriching your understanding of different cultures. We value your wellbeing and offer stability, fostering your professional and personal growth through internal and external activities and training sessions to help enrich your skillset.   Enjoy work-life balance flexibility through our range of options, including flexible schedules, hybrid work arrangements, and generous paid leave. As a regular employee on Day One, you'll have access to comprehensive healthcare benefits, ensuring your peace of mind with coverage for dependents, group life insurance, and robust well-being programs.   What will you do as a Software Engineer?   In this role, you will be focusing on creating solutions for our global eLearning platforms, with particular focus on being able to continuously deliver secure, scalable, reusable and lovable solutions.   The main role of a Software Engineer is to develop, build, and maintain software applications while adhering to the best practices and standards being observed by the Development Team.  

Develop familiarization on our applications and expertise on the technologies that our team are using.

Develop solutions to the development tasks (new features, bugs, and system enhancements) that the team is handling while adhering to best practices and software development principles

Create Unit Tests and comply with Accessibility requirements for our sites.

Work closely with Solutions Engineers, Software Engineers, and QAs to resolve defect/issues.

Contribute towards ways of improving quality and collaboration.

Provide support to the rest of the Agile team to timely deliver the commitments agreed by the team with our Stakeholders.

   

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?   The ideal candidate should have a good technical degree or equivalent experience and a firm grasp on the foundational concepts of software engineering (i.e., design analysis and algorithms, Object Oriented Programming, SOA).   The ideal candidate should have a good technical degree or equivalent experience and a firm grasp on the foundational concepts of software engineering (i.e., design analysis and algorithms, OOP, SOA). You will be the ideal candidate if you enjoy working in a fast-based environment and being able to work with different stakeholders in a problem-solving capacity   In addition, experience, knowledge, or expertise in the following are essential:  

Knowledge of version control systems (i.e., Github, GitLab, SVN)

Excellent communication skills, collaborative style, troubleshooting and debugging skills

Demonstrable understanding of software development principles (i.e., SOLID & DRY) and the elements of SDLC in a commercial environment.

Good coding skills and professional experience in software development (Typescript, Vue JS, NodeJS, tslint / IntelliJ liniting, Prittier, Docker)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of agile development methodologies.

Knowledge and professional experience in AWS (S3, RDS - Postgres, OpenSearch, ECS, Fargate, ElastiCache, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager)

  Deadline of application submission is on December 4, 2024, but may close early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Whilst not essential, it is very advantageous if you submit a Cover Letter alongside your CV.   Please review the attached job description for further details on the role.