1,590 Java Application jobs in the Philippines

COMPANY PROFILE: One of the top BPO and IT company in the world, dominating the technology companies in the world over the decade offering software equipment, hybrid clouds, AI platforms and technologies to all of its users. Looking for a Java Application Developer for Japanese speakers.

Position: Japanese Java Developer

Company Industry: IT/BPO Company

Work Location: Quezon City or Cebu City

Salary: Php 100,000 - Php 200,000 above (Open for Negotiation)

Work Schedule: Dayshift Schedule

Work Set-up: Work Onsite or Hybrid-Set-up (this can be changed depending on the business)

BENEFITS:

• HMO
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Career Development Programs
• Government Mandated Benefits
• Can Provide Airfare Ticket, relocation, and temporary accommodate if located in Japan
• The company can provide English Training for Japanese Nationals and Japanese Language Enhancement for Filipinos who are N5 and N4
• The company is willing to negotiate the salary
• The company is hiring 50 to 100 Japanese Speaker this year 2025
• With Sign-On Bonus
• Other benefits will be discussed during the job offer

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Open to any Nationality located in the Philippines or outside the Philippines who can speak Japanese
• Open to any Japanese across all levels (Japanese Level 1 to 5)
• Must be able to speak basic English
• Can speak basic Japanese are welcome to apply
• JLPT Certificate are not required
• Must have working experience using Java
• The applicant can still choose which is closer to their residence (Quezon City or Cebu City)
• Salary is still open for Negotiation

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing and implementing Java-based applications
• Analyzing user requirements to inform application design
• Debugging and troubleshooting Java applications
• Resolving Technical Problems that may arise
• Implementing security measures to protect applications
• Creating technical documentation for reference
• Assisting in the deployment and maintenance of Java applications
• Conducting code reviews, and ensuring coding best practices
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest Java trends and technologies

RECRUITMENT PROCESS (ONLINE PROCESS):

• Resume Screening
• Initial/HR Phone Interview
• Technical Interview
• Language Assessment/Interview
• Behavioral Interview
• Client Interview (if needed)
• Job Offer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Php100, Php200,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Discounted lunch
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flextime
• Opportunities for promotion
• Promotion to permanent employee
• Staff meals provided

Work Location: On the road

Location:
 Philippines – Makati

Work Schedule:
Dayshift – HYBRID (2 days onsite, 3 days WFH)

Type of Employment:
Contractual (6 month-initial contract, possible absorption/extension depending on performance)

Job Summary:

• The Senior Application Engineer (Software Engineer) is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of complex software applications. This role involves mentoring junior developers, optimizing application performance, and ensuring software solutions meet business and technical requirements. The Senior Application Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, enhance system architecture, and uphold industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of API development, RESTful services, and authentication mechanisms.
• Exposure to modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or ) is a plus.
• Experience developing enterprise applications using Java Spring/Springboot framework
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Job Summary:

The Senior Application Engineer (Software Engineer) is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of complex software applications. This role involves mentoring junior developers, optimizing application performance, and ensuring software solutions meet business and technical requirements. The Senior Application Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, enhance system architecture, and uphold industry best practices.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Experience developing enterprise applications using Java Spring/Springboot framework
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of API development, RESTful services, and authentication mechanisms.
• Exposure to modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or ) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Job Type: Fixed term

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: Php80, Php120,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary?
• Notice period:
• Okay for a 6-month contract (possible for extension depending on the performance/project)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• React: 3 years (Required)
• Software Development: 5 years (Required)
• Java: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Makati

Java Application Developer – Japanese-Speaking Professionals

Open to All Japanese Speakers

Location:
Quezon City or Cebu, Philippines

We are hiring
Japanese-speaking Java Developers
to join our growing global technology team. This role is open to both
Philippine-based professionals (JLPT N1–N3 certified)
and
Japanese nationals willing to relocate
to the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using
  Java
  .
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across regions.
• Customize solutions based on client requirements and technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure software quality through code reviews and testing.
• Communicate effectively with
  Japanese-speaking stakeholders
  (for PH-based hires).

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in
  Java application development
  .
• For PH-based applicants:
  JLPT N1–N3 certification
  ; fluent in Japanese.
• For Japanese nationals:
  Willing to relocate
  to the Philippines & English proficiency.
• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.

Why Join Us?(当社で働く理由)

• Competitive salary & benefits(競争力のある給与と福利厚生)
• Work visa support for Japanese nationals relocating to the Philippines(日本国籍の方の就労ビザは当社チームが対応します)
• Opportunity to work on
  global projects
  in a multicultural tech environment(多文化の技術環境でグローバルプロジェクトに携わる機会)
• Career growth in a
  stable and supportive company
  (安定したサポート体制のある企業でのキャリア成長)

Apply Now(今すぐ応募)

Take the next step in building your IT career across borders(国境を越えてあなたのITキャリアを築きましょう).

If you or someone you know is a great fit for this role, don't hesitate to reach out(ぜひお気軽にご連絡ください).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience).

Technical Skills

• Proven Experience as Application Developer and Application Support for 4 to 8 years.
• Proven Experience working with Programming: Java, C#, .NET, or Python for 4 to 8 years experience.
• Proven Experience working with Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL — strong ability to write and debug SQL queries for 5 to 8 years.
• Proven Experience working with Web Technologies: REST/SOAP APIs, XML, JSON, HTML basics for 4 to 8 years.
• Proven Experience using Tools: Jira, ServiceNow, Git, Jenkins, Postman, Splunk (for log analysis) 4 to 8 years.
• Proven Experience working with Scripting: PowerShell, Python, or Shell for automation.
• Experience/ Familiarity with insurance systems such as: Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco, or in-house insurance platforms. Health-related systems like Global Health Access (GHA) portals or partner integrations.
• Understanding of integration flows between internal systems and third-party vendors (medical networks, reinsurers, payment processors).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing production issues.
• Clear communication — able to explain technical findings to business users.
• Ability to prioritize under pressure, especially during incident response.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams (business, IT, vendors).
• High attention to detail and accountability for system reliability.

Preferred/Nice to Have

• Experience in insurance or healthcare domain (policy lifecycle, claims, underwriting, member management).
• Familiarity with Global Health Access (GHA) or international health plan systems.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Exposure to ITIL or other structured incident/change management processes.

Job Description

The Application Developer/Support Engineer plays a key role in maintaining, enhancing, and supporting core insurance applications — including policy administration, claims, billing, and health access systems (like GHA). You'll handle production issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop new features or integrations to support business growth. This position combines technical expertise with insurance domain knowledge, ensuring that critical business systems remain stable, efficient, and compliant.

Application Support

Provide day-to-day production support for insurance applications (policy, claims, billing, underwriting, or health access).Monitor application performance and handle incidents, user tickets, and system alerts.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to claims processing, policy transactions, or premium calculations.Work with business users, underwriters, and operations teams to understand and resolve system issues.Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes or workarounds.Manage support queues through ServiceNow, Jira, or similar ticketing tools.

Development & Enhancement

• Design, code, and test application enhancements and interface integrations between systems (e.g., core insurance system Global Health Access portal).
• Develop automation scripts, API connections, and data transformation tools.
• Implement business rule updates and policy logic changes based on new product requirements.
• Work closely with business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams for smooth delivery.
• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and version releases.

Continuous Improvement

• Automate regular monitoring, reporting, and data reconciliation tasks.
• Identify and propose improvements to application workflows and system performance.
• Maintain documentation for issue resolutions, configurations, and deployments.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory standards, and data privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Makati

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience).

Technical Skills

• Proven Experience as Application Developer and Application Support for 4 to 8 years.

• Proven Experience working with Programming: Java, C#, .NET, or Python for 4 to 8 years experience.

• Proven Experience working with Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL — strong ability to write and debug SQL queries for 5 to 8 years.

• Proven Experience working with Web Technologies: REST/SOAP APIs, XML, JSON, HTML basics for 4 to 8 years.

• Proven Experience using Tools: Jira, ServiceNow, Git, Jenkins, Postman, Splunk (for log analysis) 4 to 8 years.

• Proven Experience working with Scripting: PowerShell, Python, or Shell for automation.

• Experience/ Familiarity with insurance systems such as: Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco, or in-house insurance platforms. Health-related systems like Global Health Access (GHA) portals or partner integrations.

• Understanding of integration flows between internal systems and third-party vendors (medical networks, reinsurers, payment processors).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing production issues.

• Clear communication — able to explain technical findings to business users.

• Ability to prioritize under pressure, especially during incident response.

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams (business, IT, vendors).

• High attention to detail and accountability for system reliability.

Job Description

The Application Developer/Support Engineer plays a key role in maintaining, enhancing, and supporting core insurance applications — including policy administration, claims, billing, and health access systems (like GHA). You'll handle production issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop new features or integrations to support business growth. This position combines technical expertise with insurance domain knowledge, ensuring that critical business systems remain stable, efficient, and compliant.

Application Support

Provide day-to-day production support for insurance applications (policy, claims, billing, underwriting, or health access).Monitor application performance and handle incidents, user tickets, and system alerts.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to claims processing, policy transactions, or premium calculations.Work with business users, underwriters, and operations teams to understand and resolve system issues.Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes or workarounds.Manage support queues through ServiceNow, Jira, or similar ticketing tools.

Development & Enhancement

• Design, code, and test application enhancements and interface integrations between systems (e.g., core insurance system Global Health Access portal).
• Develop automation scripts, API connections, and data transformation tools.
• Implement business rule updates and policy logic changes based on new product requirements.
• Work closely with business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams for smooth delivery.
• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and version releases.

Continuous Improvement

• Automate regular monitoring, reporting, and data reconciliation tasks.
• Identify and propose improvements to application workflows and system performance.
• Maintain documentation for issue resolutions, configurations, and deployments.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory standards, and data privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

GECO Philippines, part of the GECO Asia Group of Companies, is a specialist IT Consulting Services company with headquarters in Singapore and two delivery centers in the Philippines.

We are seeking a Java Application Support to act as the final escalation point for the most complex production issues in our enterprise systems. You will perform advanced troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis at the code/data level, and lead efforts in incident, problem, and change management. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure high system stability and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of Java development experience involving strong troubleshooting, debugging, and production support.
• 2+ years in an L3 Application Support role (or equivalent senior technical support role) in enterprise, mission‑critical environments.

• Languages/Frameworks: Java (8 & 17), C#, .NET, Spring Boot, Legacy Spring, JSF/JSP
• Frontend / Integration: Full-stack development experience, RESTful API design/integration
• Databases: MySQL (or relational DBs)
• Servers & Tools: Tomcat 10.1, Maven, Ant
• Versioning & CI/CD: GitFlow, Azure DevOps (or equivalent), TFS
• Methodologies: Agile / Scrum

• Strong leadership in technical troubleshooting and critical incident resolution.
• Analytical, with a sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability
• Excellent communicator, able to engage with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Team player and mentor, willing to share knowledge and coach others
• Adaptable, self-driven, and able to work independently under pressure

• Take ownership of escalated P1/P2 incidents from L1/L2 teams, resolving them with minimal supervision.
• Perform deep root cause analysis at both code and data layers.
• Engage with end users or stakeholders to gather additional details and to communicate progress.
• Provide interim workarounds and permanent fixes; ensure compliance with SLA commitments.
• Lead incident resolution efforts during major outages, including after‑hours support as needed.

• Identify recurring incident patterns; lead implementation of permanent solutions.
• Review and assess change requests for feasibility, risk, and impact.
• Define, implement, and validate corrective and preventive actions.
• Document detailed root cause analyses, fixes, and lessons learned to feed the knowledge base.

• Debug, optimize, and modify application code for incident resolution or enhancement tasks.
• Collaborate with Development and QA teams to test and deploy fixes and feature releases.
• Follow secure coding practices and adhere to project coding standards.

• Proactively contribute to service improvement initiatives to reduce incident rates and improve system performance.
• Maintain and update knowledge base articles, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for use by L1/L2 teams.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior support engineers and developers.

• Work with Business Users, IT teams, and Project Managers to align support efforts with business needs.
• Provide clear, timely updates and post‑incident reports to stakeholders.
• Participate in transitions, system go‑lives, and operational readiness activities.

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities to grow your career.
• Be part of a collaborative team where your work is valued and innovation is encouraged.
• Work in a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance and personal growth.

How to Apply:

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Qualifications:

• 5 years relevant experience in software engineering with a focus on Java environments, Unix/Linux, and SQL

• Proficient in Java and able to go into code to investigate and fix issues

• Strong scripting skills in Shell, Bash, or similar, can read scripts or do scripting, and know the key commands

• Hands-on experience with Azure services like Azure VMs, Azure Functions, Azure storage, App Services, Azure Key Vault, Azure monitor, Log analytics and network watcher

• Good understanding of MQ/Kafka messaging solutions

• Able to create/update SQL queries to analyze/extract data

• Experience with tools such as Control-M or similar for job monitoring

• Good knowledge of APIs

• ServiceNow or similar ticketing tool

• Knowledge of Derivatives or Equity Trade is preferred

• ITIL Processes (Incident/Change/Problem Management)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Nice to have:

• Configuration of Dynatrace or any monitoring & observability tools

• Azure DevOps or Github Actions

• CI/CD tools (Azure Devops, Jenkins, etc.)
• Alteryx or similar technology

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4
  years' experience in Java Development

Must Have:

• Hands-on experience in Java development

Additional Skills (preferred):

• Java APIs
• JavaServer Pages (JSP)
• Web development (JavaScript, Angular)
• Operating Systems: AIX, Linux
• Frameworks/Tools: Spring, Shell scripting, SQL
• Experience with
  NICE Actimize platform
  is a plus