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Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Posted October 18, 2025
Full Time

Job Overview


Gappify
is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in the Philippines to join our growing team! We're seeking a highly skilled and adaptable developer who’s comfortable working across both Frontend and Backend technologies. If you have hands-on experience with modern UI frameworks like React, and Backend frameworks such as Spring Boot/Quarkus (Java), we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do:

  • Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications using Java (Quarkus), PHP (Laravel), and a range of other relevant technologies.
  • Architecture and Design: Contribute to architectural decisions and design discussions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability of software solutions.
  • Code Reviews and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices. Collaborate with QA engineers to identify and address software defects.
  • Feature Development: Lead the implementation of new features and functionality, from requirements gathering and design to deployment and testing.
  • Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in existing applications, optimizing code and database queries for improved efficiency.
  • Collaboration and Mentoring: Collaborate with junior developers and provide guidance and mentorship to help them grow their skills and advance their careers.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and propose innovative solutions to improve our software development processes and tools.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

  • 6+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Java programming.
  • Strong understanding and practical experience applying Design Patterns is a must. General object-oriented programming principles and best practices.
  • Proficient in Java and comfortable working with PHP/Laravel technologies within a hybrid environment.
  • Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React) is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of relational database concepts and experience with SQL and database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git and proficiency in using development tools and IDEs.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
  • Active AI/ML/LLM technologies and apply them to enhance application features and solve development challenges.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
  • Familiar of Test Driven Development (TDD)

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