Senior Developer

Posted:
12/18/2024, 4:50:48 PM

Location(s):
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines ⋅ Metro Manila, Philippines

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

API Platform Engineer

Job Description

  • The API Platform Engineer should be a senior level resource that has had experience in developing APIs and managing API Gateways and other API Platform Technologies.
  • Conduct analysis on Business Requirements and prepares program specifications at the systems level for simple to minor systems or modules
  • Develop or maintain, test and implement modules according to system specifications. Identify all possible scenarios and prepares tests for the systems under development.
  • Executes test plan during development and system testing and provide user acceptance testing or other testing support as required to ensure that the system processing reflects user requirements / designs
  • Provides post-implementation and production support for systems including analysis of production problems
  • Performs implementation activities such as program promotions, installation of the system, training and tutorial for end users
  • Performs development/update of the Users Manual, Systems Manual and Operations Manual Provides updates and status reports to the project manager during the course of a development and related support activities
  • In charge of a system module. Identifies areas for improvement /enhancement on existing system module or on the entire system, and on new ones being developed
  • Determines, analyzes, and transforms business requirements to produce design specifications at the system and programming levels

Experience and Skills

  • The API Platform Engineer must have had experience in developing backend applications (APIs, Microservices) preferably in Java, Springboot or NodeJS, docker development.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive information technology experience with backend / API development life cycle and systems integration experience.
  • Strong knowledge on AWS, understanding of AWS data/automation services – Step functions, Lambda, EC2, Dynamo DB.
  • Experience in managing and maintaining API Platform such as AWS API Gateway, Light4j Technologies, SwaggerHub, Postman and the like.
  • Experience in building microservices with integration to third party partners
  • Experience in Release Management and Configuration Management best practices
  • Working knowledge of some tech stack from Java, J2EE, WebLogic, WebSphere, Eclipse, Unix, Windows Server
  • Experience with source code management tools such as Bitbucket, Git, etc.
  • Experience in using CI/CD Tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, Junit, etc.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze business problems systematically and deliver effective right-sized solutions in a timely manner.
  • Proven analysis and design/development skills on AWS platforms.
  • Develop, Test, and Implement the changes following the Software Development Life Cycle
  • methodologies and quality concepts.
  • Experience in working in an Agile environment.

Attitude / Behavior

  • Good organizational skills with the ability to handle several tasks efficiently.
  • Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and adapt approach when dealing with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a strong, collaborative multi-site team
  • Excellent organizing, planning and time management skills
  • Self-directed and proactive; thinking beyond the immediate problem with ability to analyze situations/problems systematically and deliver effective right-sized solutions in a timely manner
  • Possess an inherent passion for continuous improvement and innovation
  • Customer and results focused
  • Flexible and adaptable with the ability to align to changing priorities

What will you do?

  • Work as a dev for a team of 6-10 members
  • Work closely with virtual teams (BSA, QA, Development, Scrum Master and Project Managers) to ensure timely delivery of projects.
  • Understand the business ask and translate it into technical solution for the team to develop
  • Identify and participate in improvement, reduce technical debt, refactor and simplify solution wherever required.
  • Ongoing support of business applications by problem analysis, resolution, reporting and escalation as required.
  • Participate and share Functional/Technical knowledge with the rest of the team.
  • Participating/leading all technical discussion.
  • Create and maintain supporting documentation.
  • Work in tandem with other technical teams in API Platform and address change in priorities in time to support Business

Our engineering career framework helps our engineers to understand the scope, collaborative reach, and levers for impact at every job role and defines the key behaviors and deliverables specific to one’s role and team and plan their career with Sun Life.

Job Category:

IT - Application Development

Posting End Date:

27/02/2025