Internal Job Title: Software Engineer Full Stack 

Work setup: We operate in a hybrid work environment, and we encourage applicants who are open to working in the office two days a week to apply. 

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 10AM to 6PM Manila time, participating in an on-call and mid-shift rota to provide support between PH and UK time zones.    

Employment type: Permanent 

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila 

Pay range: We value transparency and want to ensure a good fit for both parties. We encourage applicants who are comfortable within the salary range of Php 62,000 to 84,000 to apply. 

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 Senior Full Stack Developer to join our Ecommerce Shared Services Team. As a key member of our team, your main goal is to create and maintain applications that enable our organization to access various educational products online. This role plays a vital role as we fulfill our company's mission to contribute to society through education, learning, and research.  

Why Cambridge?  

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-renowned not-for-profit academic publisher and assessment organisation, proudly part of the prestigious University of Cambridge. With a legacy rooted in over 800 years of educational excellence, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of learners and educators across the globe. 

Joining Cambridge's second largest global office in the Philippines —operating for over 22 years with 1,300+ colleagues— means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. We are recognised as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, reflecting our inclusive culture, strong sense of purpose, and commitment to the professional growth and well-being of our people. At Cambridge, we don't just publish books or deliver tests—we empower progress, inspire curiosity, and champion the pursuit of knowledge. 

What can you get from Cambridge?  

At Cambridge, 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. 

The organization offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities including: 

• Regular Employment on Day 1 
• HMO Coverage and Life Insurance on Day 1 
• Paid Annual Leaves (Vacation, Well-being, Flexible, Holiday, and Volunteering leaves) 
• Vesting/Retirement package 
• Opportunities for career growth and development 
• Access to well-being programs 
• Flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangement and work-life balance 
• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches that will expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of different cultures 

What will you do as a Software Engineer Full Stack?  

In this role, you'll help build secure, scalable, reusable, and user-friendly solutions for our Cambridge platforms, while sharing your expertise across the organisation. You'll work with a wide range of technologies and collaborate with talented colleagues who share our values and goals. 

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Optimising front-end and back-end architectures, improving user interactions, ensuring responsiveness and reliability, and delivering projects from concept to completion.  
• Contributing to solution design, software specifications, and API enhancements. 
• Coding, testing, and troubleshooting software; supporting QA, Service Desk, and Infrastructure teams; and working with Solutions Architects to ensure smooth, efficient deployments. 
• Producing project briefs, proposals, implementation plans, and documentation for existing applications, as well as providing on-call support when required. 
• Staying up to date with technology trends to drive continuous improvement. 

Please review the attached job description for further details. 

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role? 

The Software Engineer Full Stack should have strong skills in solution design, development, analysis, improvement, and documentation, demonstrated through hands-on experience with web infrastructure, modern DevOps practices, and related software development technologies. 

Ideal candidates will have: 

• 2–4+ years' experience in software development with web technologies, including Java, REST, SOAP, XML, jQuery, JBOSS, and Apache. 
• Proficiency in front-end languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript) and familiarity with frameworks such as Node.js and Vue.js. 
• Experience with data manipulation, tuning, and performance optimization across databases, including Oracle, MySQL, GraphQL, and NoSQL. 
• Comfort with industry-standard tools like GIT and Agile development processes (e.g., Scrum). 
• Experience using AWS services (e.g., CodeCommit, EC2, RDS, EMR, S3, Lambda) is a plus. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to mentor and support junior or mid-level engineers. 

Are you driven by desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners? Then, we invite you to Pursue your Potential with us. 

Applications received through the system will be reviewed on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested, tailor-fit your CV (advantageous if you submit one with a Cover Letter) and submit as early as possible. 

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