Senior Software Engineer (BackEnd)

Hey, mabuhay! 👋

Now, we're looking for a Senior Software Engineer. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be a key contributor to our software development team, driving technical excellence and architectural decisions. Your deep understanding of Go (Golang), Kafka, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, and PostgreSQL will be critical in shaping our systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of complex software solutions.
• Design and implement solutions that are foundationally secure.
• Architect and optimize Kafka-based event-driven systems.
• Provide technical leadership in Kubernetes deployments and microservices architecture.
• Optimize Redis for performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schema, queries, and indexing strategies.
• Build and Run the software. Be part of the 24x7 on-call roaster.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers.

Where And How You Can Work 🗺️

Our Manila hub is the heart of our operations, keeping millions of commuters and riders connected across the metro. We don't believe in micromanaging your route. We trust our team to choose the balance that empowers them and their squad to crush their goals. 🏁 Whether you’re collaborating onsite, working remotely from your favorite coffee shop, or doing a mix of both, we provide the flexibility; you bring the drive ⚡

Ready to change how the Philippines moves? Let’s get this show on the road 🚦

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of professional development experience.
• Expertise in Go (Golang) and Kafka.
• Understanding of advanced programming design patterns.
• Understanding of advanced programming principles and when/how to use them.
• Capability to teach and demonstrate writing clean and maintainable code.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration.
• In-depth knowledge of Redis and PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency with high scalability and high availability systems

Benefits

Why Angkas?

• Work-life balance – Build a career without sacrificing your personal life.
• Free perks – Fuel up with free meals and stay active with gym access.
• Grow fast – Unlock career advancement and promotion opportunities.
• Get rewarded – Earn a competitive salary with opportunities for pay increases.
• Start-up energy – Be part of a fast-moving, innovative team where your ideas matter.
• Global vibes – Collaborate with a diverse, multicultural team in an agile workplace.
• Tech-driven culture – Work with modern tools and cutting-edge technology that keep you ahead of the game.