Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

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.

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 Solutions Architect to join our Manila Academic Development Team. As a key member of our team, You will provide solution design expertise across digital products and services within the Academic “research” domain, which includes “Cambridge Core”, “Open Engage”, and “Higher Education from Cambridge”. This role will play an essential part in the support and development of Cambridge Core and its key content and platform applications.

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 makes you the ideal candidate in this role?

 As a Solutions Architect you will be Working closely with Product Owners, the post-holder will help shape emerging work and will ensure business requirements are rationalized and translated into effective solution designs. They will then direct, and support assigned Agile development teams on implementation of these solutions. You will also work with the Head of Solutions, you will partner with Academic Product Owners (PO's) to ensure product vision and requirements are realized in a manner which ensures sensible technical & implementation decisions are made.

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

• Have commercial experience of a selection of the following: SOA & Microservices, REST/WS; XML & JSON; data modelling and analysis using DB's including: MySQL, MongoDB, or MarkLogic; AWS & Cloud architectures; and modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue,js or Nuxt.js
• Highly developed solution analysis and design skills coupled with excellent business analysis skills and the ability to document process and procedures clearly, concisely and for a range of audiences.
• Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of system design, software architecture, cloud and system integration approaches and patterns.
• An experienced Agile practitioner and evangelist.

If you have the ability to evaluate the trade-offs of different design and architecture approaches to deliver robust and scalable solutions. We invite you to pursue your potential with us.