Senior Web Application Engineer

Internal: Senior Data Platform Web Application Engineer

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, overlapping with UK hours. Occasional after-hours or rare weekend work may be required to support incidents, releases, or staffing needs.

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 104,000 to 142,000 to apply.

Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organization proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.

We are looking for a Senior Web Application Engineer with experience in web application development, data integration, AWS, and SQL, who will provide technical support and collaborate with our AWS and Cloudera Data Engineering teams to build and maintain front-end interfaces for our data platform.

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 in this role?

Working under the supervision of the Enterprise Data Platform(EDP) Manager and highly experienced team in the UK, you will: 

• Write high-quality full code to agreed requirements using latest tools, not limited to Python and SQL in AWS and Cloudera Enterprise Data Platform.
• Collaborate with all Business Partners and other technical teams to plan, design, build, deploy and support the data solutions.
• Deploy and upgrade 3rd party code to cloud systems.
• Ensure all dev ops requirements are meet regards, Incidents, Change control processes, Documentation, Code and automation management.
• Operate in a high-frequency deployment model. 

What makes you an ideal candidate for this position?

The role shall involve working with our UK and outsourced teams that work outside of PH hours. It is expected that flexibility and appreciation of the constraints this may place on communications should be acknowledged. 

In addition, having the following experience, knowledge or expertise would give you an advantage: 

• 3+ years working with cloud data services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 5+ years of experience with relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Background in data warehouses, data mining, and dashboard development.
• Experience with open-source toolkits such as Kafka, Apache Spark, or Hadoop.
• Hands-on experience with ETL pipelines, backend development, and database integrations (SQL, NoSQL, Python).
• Working knowledge of multiple programming languages and object-oriented design.
• Basic understanding of cloud networking and security concepts.
• Experience managing DevOps processes and deployment pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related engineering disciplines.

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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