Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Work setup: Hybrid (open to 2x a week in the office)

Pay range: Php 102,000 to Php 139,000

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 passionate Lead 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 perfect environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential.

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 in this role?

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. 

• ​​​​Develop and maintain complex, feature-rich web services and applications with different technologies and in accordance with the agreed coding standards and software development best practices and principles (i.e., SOLID & DRY principles)  
• ​Carry out solutions review and code review, develop expertise as an SME of our systems, and get familiarity and confidence with the tools that the teams are using (i.e., source control, deployment tool, and issue tracking software) 
• ​Work within a cross-functional and self-managing Agile team which demonstrates proactive ownership of one's work, resolves issues and escalates as appropriate, contributes to the planning whether it may be technical process improvements or estimations of tasks, and lastly, delivers tasks within the agreed timetables and quality.
• Guide and develops the performance of the team in line with Cambridge's company values and leadership competencies to achieve business goal. ​​​ 

What makes you the ideal candidate in 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, 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: 

• Demonstrable understanding of software development principles (i.e., SOLID & DRY), the elements of SDLC in a commercial environment, and object-oriented software development skills ideally using Vue Js or Typescript (Knowledge in NodeJS is desirable). 

• Strong critical and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal. 

• Knowledge of agile development methodologies and experience in working with a team that leverages heavily in AWS, that utilizes Continuous Integration & Deployment, and that creates unit tests within a test-driven development framework. 

• Experience in application integrations and Service Oriented Architecture 

If you are driven by the art and science of Integration and desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners, we invite you to pursue your potential with us.

Deadline of application submission is on April 11, 2025, 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.