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About Arcanys

Arcanys launched in 2010 to help entrepreneurs and innovators from Australia, Europe and other parts of the globe accelerate their software development with dedicated remote engineers from the Philippines.

Why work with us?

There's a unique spirit to Arcanys—manifested in our amazing talents, passion for technology, and a strong focus on everyone's career and personal development. As a company rooted in people, we make a point to offer exciting work opportunities and foster a culture that everyone can meaningfully contribute to.

Join us as a: 
Java Kotlin Developer

In this role, you'll get to:

• Work with an agile team to analyze business needs and propose/implement software solutions for those needs.
• Design and build new Java solutions for the cloud (APIs and microservices)
• Use modern Java deployment concepts for the cloud such as serverless functions and containerized applications
• Apply DevOps concepts such as CI/CD & rapid-but-robust deployments.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Minimum of 5 years of web development experience, including 3 years of recent experience in Java
• Experience with Kotlin
• Experience with SQL databases
• Experience with Springboot
• Experience with AWS cloud services
• Git + GitHub / BitBucket
• Test Driven Development
• Good English communication skills
• Relevant educational background

The Perks:

We like to make sure the talent is well taken care of, and here are just some of the benefits you will enjoy:

• Top compensation based on expertise – we are only looking for top talent and pay accordingly.
• Long-term work from home + allowances - we let you work from the comfort of your home + amazing allowances you get to enjoy
• Reimbursable allowance of up to 15K for your home office setup
• Standard 5-day work week from Monday to Friday.
• Flexible working schedule. You can choose your working hours (within reason).
• Flat management style and open-door policy - no micromanagement and your voice are being heard
• Work with the latest technologies - you can hone your skills and work with Australian and European clients + a chance to earn more through our self-training program.
• Enrolment to HMO for a maximum of 3 immediate dependents on your 1st day.
• Incentive-based wellness program.
• Free consultations with Arcanys registered nutritionist-dietitians.
• Free access to our very own Arcanys CrossFit gym (or get a company-sponsored membership in a different gym, whichever suits your needs best).

About Arcanys

Arcanys launched in 2010 to help entrepreneurs and innovators from Australia, Europe and other parts of the globe accelerate their software development with dedicated remote engineers from the Philippines.

Why work with us?

There's a unique spirit to Arcanys—manifested in our amazing talents, passion for technology, and a strong focus on everyone's career and personal development. As a company rooted in people, we make a point to offer exciting work opportunities and foster a culture that everyone can meaningfully contribute to.

Join us as a: Java Kotlin Developer

In this role, you'll get to:

• Work with an agile team to analyze business needs and propose/implement software solutions for those needs.
• Design and build new Java solutions for the cloud (APIs and microservices)
• Use modern Java deployment concepts for the cloud such as serverless functions and containerized applications
• Apply DevOps concepts such as CI/CD & rapid-but-robust deployments.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Minimum of 5 years of web development experience, including 3 years of recent experience in Java
• Experience with Kotlin
• Experience with SQL databases
• Experience with Springboot
• Experience with AWS cloud services
• Git + GitHub / BitBucket
• Test Driven Development
• Good English communication skills
• Relevant educational background

The Perks:

We like to make sure the talent is well taken care of, and here are just some of the benefits you will enjoy:

• Top compensation based on expertise – we are only looking for top talent and pay accordingly.
• Long-term work from home + allowances - we let you work from the comfort of your home + amazing allowances you get to enjoy
• Reimbursable allowance of up to 15K for your home office setup
• Standard 5-day work week from Monday to Friday.
• Flexible working schedule. You can choose your working hours (within reason).
• Flat management style and open-door policy - no micromanagement and your voice are being heard
• Work with the latest technologies - you can hone your skills and work with Australian and European clients + a chance to earn more through our self-training program.
• Enrolment to HMO for a maximum of 3 immediate dependents on your 1st day.
• Incentive-based wellness program.
• Free consultations with Arcanys registered nutritionist-dietitians.
• Free access to our very own Arcanys CrossFit gym (or get a company-sponsored membership in a different gym, whichever suits your needs best).

Job Qualifications:

• Must have at least 3 years relevant experience in Software Development, particularly on Backend Development.
• Proficient and hands on experience in Spring Boot, Microservices, and APIs.
• Familiarity in building CICD pipelines.

Job Description:

Design, develop, and maintain backend services.

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

Collaborate with frontend developers and other team members to deliver high-quality products.

Troubleshoot and fix backend issues.

Optimize application performance and scalability.

Stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php60, Php75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flextime
• Pay raise
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Makati

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will take ownership of the business-critical systems that power our high-volume digital platform's growth and operational success. You will be the technical authority for our complex Loyalty and Promotions Engine and our data-intensive Admin Backoffice. This is a high-impact role where you will design and build the fault-tolerant, scalable backend systems our business relies on.

Responsibilities:

* Design, build, and maintain the services powering our user loyalty programs, including account credits, cashback, bonuses, and complex rewards qualification logic.

* Own the end-to-end lifecycle of features for the Admin Backoffice, with a strong focus on analytics, reporting, and user management tools.

* Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks, particularly within our Microsoft SQL Server database by writing and optimizing complex stored procedures.

* Enhance system resilience by building robust, asynchronous workflows using our RabbitMQ-based event bus.

* Collaborate closely with Product and Operations teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

* Investigate and resolve production issues, ensuring the stability and integrity of our core transactional and user activity data.

Qualifications:

* 3+ years of professional backend development experience using .NET (Framework or Core/6/8) with C#.

* Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server, including complex query writing, performance tuning, and extensive experience with stored procedures.

* Demonstrated experience building systems with complex business logic (e.g., financial calculations, promotions, or workflow automation).

* Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot complex issues in a live, distributed production environment.

* A pragmatic approach to problem-solving with a strong sense of ownership.

Bonus Points

* Experience in high-transaction industries like e-commerce, digital entertainment, FinTech, or loyalty/rewards platforms.

* Hands-on experience with messaging queues like RabbitMQ or Kafka.

* Familiarity with modern observability tools (Grafana, Loki, etc.).

* Knowledge of design patterns like CQRS.

* Experience working on multi-tenant platforms.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php45, Php55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company events
• Opportunities for promotion
• Pay raise
• Staff meals provided

Experience:

• Back End Developer: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

• Work Setup: Full Onsite, Monday – Friday (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Location: Mandaluyong
• Contract Type: Project-Based (Initial 6 Months)
• Salary Range: ₱45,000 – ₱60,000/month

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer to join our team on a 6-month project-based contract. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend microservices to support frontend applications.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript with frameworks such as , , or .NET Core.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, Storage, Key Vault, etc.).
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
• Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD and Git repositories.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Good knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, with experience working in an agile team environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From Php45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• web development : 3 years (Required)
• Azure: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities:

• Expected to be an SME.
• Collaborate and manage the team to perform.
• Responsible for team decisions.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
• Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team to enhance overall performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Support the team in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues as they arise.

Qualifications:

• Expert proficiency in , C#
• Must have 4 years of experience in C#
• Must have 3 years of experience in
• Strong understanding of web application development and RESTful services.
• Experience with database management systems such as MongoDB or MySQL.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience in version control systems, particularly Git.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Solid experience in back-end programming languages like , Python, Java, PHP, or Ruby
• Good understanding of databases
• Knowledge of API development and integration
• Familiarity with server, hosting, and cloud platforms
• Experience with version control tools
• Understanding of security, data protection, and performance optimization
• Basic knowledge of containerization tools like Docker
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and write clean, scalable code
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Willing to work at Kapitolyo, Pasig City
• Can start ASAP

Job Type: Fixed term

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned and results-driven Backend Developer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building robust and scalable backend systems, delivering secure and high-performing APIs, and contributing to the continuous improvement of development practices. This role demands technical expertise, proactive collaboration in an Agile environment, and a strong focus on delivering business value.

Mandatory Skill-set

• Have 5+ years of hands-on experience developing backend software development;
• Must have experience of Java 8,or higher;
• Must have experience in frameworks such as Spring Framework and Spring Boot;
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs with a focus on scalability and performance;
• Proven skills in automated testing using frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito;
• Experience using Git for version control and collaborative development workflows;
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, functional programming, design patterns, concurrency, and test-driven development (TDD);
• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skill-set

• Experience working with SQL databases, JPA, and Hibernate for efficient data management;
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, Docker, and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes;
• Exposure to CI/CD platforms, especially Azure DevOps, and build automation tools such as Maven.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain reliable backend applications that meet business and technical requirements;
• Build and manage robust APIs and backend services with a focus on security, performance, and scalability;
• Develop and maintain automated test suites to support continuous integration and reliable deployments;
• Configure and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless code delivery and system updates;
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality features;
• Promote and implement DevOps and Agile principles, emphasizing automation, efficiency, and collaboration;
• Integrate security best practices across all stages of software development;
• Mentor junior team members and actively contribute to technical hiring and interview processes;
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices to continuously improve development standards.

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EA License: 07C563

• Develop and maintain backend systems using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external platforms.
• Ensure code quality with unit and integration testing (JUnit, Mockito, Spring Test).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate builds, tests, and deployments.
• Manage relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM tools like Hibernate.
• Apply containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment.
• Work with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) for distributed applications.
• Follow best practices for security, including OAuth2, JWT, and secure coding.
• Document APIs with Swagger/OpenAPI and maintain technical documentation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support continuous delivery improvements.
• Mentor team members and share expertise on modern backend practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Experience in enterprise-level backend development (Java 11 or higher).
• Strong expertise in Spring Framework (Boot, Core, MVC, Data JPA/Hibernate).
• Skilled in building and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Proficient in SQL and relational databases.
• Experienced with Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.