Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

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

Work schedule: 10AM to 6PM Manila time

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. You will be guiding other software engineers by making sure that their work is following our ways of working. Even without direct line reports, you will be supporting the leads in influencing the team members within the group. With a focus on continuous delivery, you will belong to an agile team that creates secure, scalable, reusable, elegant and lovable solutions.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Education Technology Development Team. As a key member of our team, your goal will be to develop solutions for platforms used by learners across the globe. This role will be in a development team focused on creating solutions for our global eLearning platforms.

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 Senior Software Engineer?

The main role of a Senior Software Engineer is to spearhead the design, build, and maintain software applications while applying the best practices and standards being observed by the Development Team. You will also be mainly involved in communicating these to the teams we work with on a daily basis. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Take the lead in the familiarization of our applications and develop expertise on the technologies that our team are using.
• Spearhead the achieving of our unit test coverage goals and accessibility requirements and proactively work with Solutions Engineers, Software Engineers, and QAs to resolve defect/issues and help support the leads with any technical challenges for the project.

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?

The following will help you be an ideal candidate for this post:

• You 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).
• Proficiency in version control systems (i.e., Github, GitLab, SVN)
• Excellent communication skills, collaborative style, troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Demonstrable understanding and professional experience in software development principles (i.e., SOLID & DRY) and the elements of SDLC in a commercial environment.
• Advance coding and software development skills (Typescript, VueJs, NodeJS, tslint / IntelliJ liniting, Prittier, Docker, Terraform)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and knowledge of agile development methodologies.
• Experience in leading by influence with demonstrable leadership capabilities
• Expertise in leveraging on AWS (S3, RDS - Postgres, OpenSearch, ECS, Fargate, ElastiCache, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager)

If you are driven by the art and science of Senior Software Engineer 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 December 15^th, 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.