23 Software Engineer jobs in Makati City

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together**
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Join a development team to perform all phases of software engineering including requirements analysis, application design, code development and testing
+ Own the build/deploy/release process and find ways to automate and improve our pipeline at every step
+ Design reusable components, frameworks, and libraries
+ Review code and provide feedback relative to best practices and improving performance
+ Participate in an Agile / Scrum / Kanban methodology to deliver high-quality software releases every 2 weeks
+ Mentor and guide other software engineers within the team
+ Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation that will enable team velocity
+ Collaborate on the design with other team members and product owners, both inside and outside the scrum team
+ Conduct design and code reviews to ensure code developed meets coding best practices guidelines, unit testing, security, and scalability and maintainability guidelines
+ Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Graduate of Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
+ 8+ years of Software Engineering experience
+ 3+ years of experience leading a team or mentoring junior developers
+ Technical Skills:
+ Cloud: 3+ years of experience building and shipping production software in a scaled distributed environment in public cloud
+ Databases: Experience with both relational and non-relational databases
+ DevOps: Experience with Docker and CI/CD tools/services
+ Proficiency with any Java or JavaScript-based UI framework
+ Version Control: Proficiency with Git and GitHub
+ Tooling: Skilled in utilizing necessary tools to maintain quality code, optimized performance, and system efficiency
+ Communication: Proven excellent technical communication skills with peers and non-technical colleagues
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc. All rights reserved._

**Summary:**
The PEACS Software team is looking for a **Ruby** **Software Developer** to join a small team supporting a high-volume e-recruitment Human Resources application.
**Ruby Software Developer** responsibilities include creating back-end solutions, building efficient gems and integrating front-end components. If you're interested in both getting your hands dirty with writing code from scratch and working with a team in a dynamic and fast paced environment, we'd like to meet you.
Ultimately, you will contribute to all phases of the software development life cycle, from requirements collection and design through deployment.
**As a ruby Software Developer, you will:**
+ Work as a member of an Agile team dispersed throughout the globe
+ Use tools like Jenkins, Git and Docker to manage the development pipeline
+ Write effective and scalable code in Ruby and Ruby on Rails
+ Build front and back end components for web applications
+ Test applications for performance, responsiveness and security
+ Coordinate with team members who work on different layers of infrastructure
+ Use large data concepts in a high-volume dynamic data environment
+ Build internal and integrate external API using technologies like REST, SOAP, OAuth and other secure connections.
**Qualifications**
+ BS in a quantitative field (CS, EE, statistics, math, data science)
+ Object Oriented Software engineering expertise, especially with Ruby on Rails or Java
+ Python/Scripting development experience
+ RDBMS experience, especially with MySQL
+ Experience with Jenkins, GIT, Docker and AWS
+ Analytical, inquisitive, adaptable, creative
+ Great collaboration skills
**Experience that will set you apart:**
+ High-volume, server-side application development
+ Experience with managing highly sensitive data and systems
+ Microservice architectures and integration with a variety of API
+ Ruby on Rails experience
+ AWS expertise
+ Docker expertise
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location
**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** Engineering
**Job Family:** TECHNOLOGY
**Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Hybrid
**Req ID:** 20621

**Summary:**
The PEACS Software team is looking for a **Ruby** **Software Developer** to join a small team supporting a high-volume e-recruitment Human Resources application.
**Ruby Software Developer** responsibilities include creating back-end solutions, building efficient gems and integrating front-end components. If you're interested in both getting your hands dirty with writing code from scratch and working with a team in a dynamic and fast paced environment, we'd like to meet you.
Ultimately, you will contribute to all phases of the software development life cycle, from requirements collection and design through deployment.
**As a ruby Software Developer, you will:**
+ Work as a member of an Agile team dispersed throughout the globe
+ Use tools like Jenkins, Git and Docker to manage the development pipeline
+ Write effective and scalable code in Ruby and Ruby on Rails
+ Build front and back end components for web applications
+ Test applications for performance, responsiveness and security
+ Coordinate with team members who work on different layers of infrastructure
+ Use large data concepts in a high-volume dynamic data environment
+ Build internal and integrate external API using technologies like REST, SOAP, OAuth and other secure connections.
**Qualifications**
+ BS in a quantitative field (CS, EE, statistics, math, data science)
+ Object Oriented Software engineering expertise, especially with Ruby on Rails or Java
+ Python/Scripting development experience
+ RDBMS experience, especially with MySQL
+ Experience with Jenkins, GIT, Docker and AWS
+ Analytical, inquisitive, adaptable, creative
+ Great collaboration skills
**Experience that will set you apart:**
+ High-volume, server-side application development
+ Experience with managing highly sensitive data and systems
+ Microservice architectures and integration with a variety of API
+ Ruby on Rails experience
+ AWS expertise
+ Docker expertise
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location
**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** Engineering
**Job Family:** TECHNOLOGY
**Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Hybrid
**Req ID:** 20621

"Curious? Eager to grow? Start your journey here."

You're someone who's just getting started but already showing the spark of a promising engineer. You're not expected to know everything what matters is your curiosity, drive, and ability to learn by doing. You'll solve smaller, well-defined problems with support from your team, ask lots of questions, and actively seek feedback. Your task completion focuses on writing your first clean lines of code and collaborating with team members to understand how great software is made.

What you'll do:

• Solve straightforward problems using online resources and documentation
• Ask questions, raise blockers, and keep your team updated
• Learn how to debug, optimize MySQL queries, and apply the basics of MVC
• Understand product purpose and user value

What we're looking for:

• at least 2 years of experience in software development but were also open to candidates with less experience if you can demonstrate strong potential through personal, academic, or freelance projects.
• Experience or exposure to full-stack development using modern languages and frameworks such as JavaScript (React.js, Angular, Vue.js), HTML/CSS, Ruby (Ruby on Rails), Go Language etc. - it's totally okay if you're not an expert yet, as long as you're willing to learn and grow in these areas.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug across the stack.
• Comfortable working in Agile teams and fast-paced environments.
• Quick to learn, adaptable to change, and driven to keep growing.

Take Note:

Likha operates in a hybrid setup . Team members are required to report onsite 3 times a week , with the flexibility to work from home 2 days weekly . We value collaboration, shared learning, and building together in person and remotely.

This is a remote position.

Working with the Product Owner, Architect and rest of the team to define and refine the product backlog Building microservices and serverless components Cloud-based infrastructure and PaaS components to support those services Defining suitable API specifications Writing automated unit and integration tests Building CI/CD pipelines to build/test/deploy services Documentation Owning services in Production and ensuring they are making our customers successful Defining suitable monitoring and alerting for production services Requirements Technical Skills Consistently leads their squad to good outcomes from a technical perspective, ensuring appropriate engineering decisions are made to factor in technical debt, systems design, stability/reliability, monitoring/observability and business need. Is regularly recognized in their team and collective for highly impactful technical contributions of the highest quality. Proposes changes to technical scope to handle changing business priorities or urgency. Leads to the refactoring of complex systems or problems when it is warranted. Can make pragmatic trade-offs between perfection and technical debt which aligns with our priorities as a business, including how to repay debt. Has the skills to competently work on complex and unknown problems under pressure (e.g. Debugging complex production issues at speed, or leading the resolution of critical or major incidents) Not just a "coder". Understands the wider system delivery and context. Can demonstrate their technical skills outside of code and leads the design process for complex technical problems in their team or collective. Contributes to architecture forums, takes part in initiatives to improve the practices of the engineering discipline. Experience with modern microservice architectures and cloud-based systems Experience with .NET (including Framework and/or .NET 5/6/7+) Experience building CI/CD pipelines and utilizing infrastructure as code - preferably Azure DevOpsand Terraform Experience with automated testing, including test-driven development (TDD) Benefits Fulltime Employment with competitive salary and benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage

Responsibilities:

Write high quality, efficient code and unit tests to meet project quality targets and deadlines in a fast-paced agile development environment.Effectively work with clients, users and your team members to develop functional and non-functional system requirements.Work with Azure DevOps to efficiently track, manage requirements, and changes in the source code to provide our clients with insightful quality and progress reporting options.Quickly understand our client's industry together with its problems and take an advising role in offering a solution quickly and adequately.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar.3 to 7 years of experience in C#.NET programmingBasic knowledge of C# or JavaGood knowledge of HTML/CSSExperience in ASP.NET MVC/JavaScript (and/or TypeScript) Angular is a plus.Familiarity with the GoF designs patterns and enterprise patternsGood written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills (English)Independent but collaborative, driven, assertive and funAbility to prioritize workloads and meet deadlinesFull-Time Positions availableBenefitsOnboarding TrainingMentoring and Coaching sessionsFlexible Working HoursFlexible work set up (onsite only on a need basis)Leave Entitlement upon onboardingUnused Leave Converted into cashHealth BonusHMO up to 150,000.00 MBL (maximum benefit limit) upon regularization with comprehensive coverages such as:Pre-existing conditions are coveredOut-patient ReimbursementOptical AssistanceTraining BudgetPerformance Bonus5th Year Bucket Item Incentive

This entry-level position performs basic software development assignments within a specific software functional area or product line.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
+ Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of simple complexity.
+ Complete simple bug fixes.
+ Under the guidance of senior-level engineers, successfully implement development processes, coding best practices and code reviews.
+ Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
+ Resolve basic technical issues as necessary.
+ Keep abreast of new technology developments.
+ All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree holder.
+ 1-2 years of work experience in Python, UI Path, API Integration, SQL, and Power Apps (Power Automate - preferred)
+ Basic knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and software development life cycle
+ Basic knowledge of data manipulation languages.
+ Basic understanding of data modeling principles.
+ Knowledge of data storage subsystems.
+ Basic knowledge of applicable development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net.
+ Knowledge of test-driven development.
+ Ability and desire to learn new processes and technologies.
+ Basic oral and written communications skills
Nice-to-Have Skills:
+ Exposure with Machine Learning Frameworks
+ Exposure with Repositories like Github and Azure
+ Basic Understanding of Business flow
+ Exposure with data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau)
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

Job Location
MANILA SIX/NEO OFFICE
Job Description
Overview of the job
You will be part of the Time & Workforce Management (TWFM) IT Engineering team responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining software to enhance business operations. You will translate system requirements and user stories into robust, supportable designs of code for the product or application. You will also play a key role in addressing medium to high complexity configuration incidents and problems
Your team
Time & Workforce Management (TWFM) is a GBS service with a strategic program to equip all P&G manufacturing sites globally with an industry leading time & attendance (T&A) and workforce scheduling solution. This is a global SaaS solution integrated into P&G and supports 90+ live plants with growing numbers. You will be joining the TWFM team in Manila but working closely with a global team to help drive value and excellent user experience to our users.
How success looks like
As IT Software Engineer, you will be part of the end-to-end application and IT product management for the TWFM application, with collaborative touchpoints with IT Operations and SRE
+ You will be able to understand the Workforce product, both the technology behind it and the P&G policies it supports to be able to deliver the business need, to allow you implement changes and enhancement opportunities
+ You will lead technical design verifications and assessments for change requests, as well as deliver regional and global technical changes in line with TWFM priorities.
+ You will have the opportunity to develop and implement technical design standards, conduct design reviews, and provide technical design consultancy to junior software engineers.
+ You will have the opportunity to lead technical fixes for medium to high complexity defects, ensuring service continuity to end users
Responsibilities of the role
Responsibilities - defining, executing of key strategies which involve:
+ Support medium to high complexity technical incidents, problems and changes related to Workforce Software and policies
+ Delivering global and regional technical changes and projects E2E in line with priorities.
+ Conduct design reviews and Code reviews for junior developers.
+ Technical verifications & assessment of change requests to SaaS solution.
+ Technical consultancy to translate business requirements into possible technical solution
+ Contribute to the establishment of TWFM technical design standards.
+ Coach junior TWFM developers
+ Technical governance of the TWFM SaaS solution.
Job Qualifications
Role Requirements
+ Experience in WorkForce software as a developer or application manager is mandatory
+ Demonstrated experience in software design, development and coding in various languages (C#, Java, JavaScript, Python etc.).
+ ITIL certified with experience supporting application managing incident management process is preferred.
+ Good leadership and collaboration skills to facilitate effective working dynamics across regional and global teams
+ Displays growth mindset and willingness to learn and adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
About us
We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Tampax® and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Number
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Experienced Professionals

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of **Software Engineer - Integration** located in **Makati City, Philippines** through **September 19** **,** **2** **025** at 11:59 p.m. PH Time.
**Join our Team**
Chevron invests on its people to build technical and professional competencies through various training opportunities, development programs, mentoring/coaching engagements, and certification courses. All are applied through experiential learning and actual practice while solving real business problems, but in a safe, supportive, and "fail-fast" environment.
Technology will play a crucial role in unlocking ever cleaner and more affordable sources of energy. Chevron is seeking innovative, technology professionals with a desire to thrive in the global digital environment and help us lead the global energy transition. An IT career at Chevron offers you the opportunity to work in a technical environment with a global reach. We differentiate ourselves through the application of cutting-edge technology, and by taking a collaborative approach that includes in-house expertise, proprietary solutions, and strategic partnerships. We also offer flexible work schedules and very competitive benefits.
**Join** **Chevron IT.** **Grow your skills with us and enjoy** **a great career** **with Chevron.**
The **Software Engineer - Integration** role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining API & Integration solutions using Microsoft Azure Integration Services. The developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, optimize performance, and ensure scalability and reliability. Key skills include proficiency in Azure Integration services, C#, .NET, RESTful APIs, relational databases, and implementing best practices for code quality and security.
**As** **an** **Software Engineer - Integration** **, you will** **: **
+ Design, develop, and maintain API & integration solutions using Microsoft Azure Integration services (e.g., Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure API Management) to facilitate communication between different systems
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design integration solutions that meet business needs.
+ Implement and manage data integration processes, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across systems.
+ Optimize API & integration solutions for performance, scalability, and reliability.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues in a timely manner.
+ Design and management of relational database schemas, performance, and queries.
+ Utilize data lake technologies (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Azure Blob Storage) to store and process large volumes of data.
+ Document API & integration processes, configurations, and best practices.
+ Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.
+ Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our integration solutions remaincutting-edge.
**Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and able to demonstrate high proficiency in programming fundamentals.
+ Proven working experience (5+ years) as Software Engineer with integration experiences.
+ Skilled in Microsoft Azure Integration services, including Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Event Grid, Azure Data Factory and Azure Service Bus.
+ Skilled in middle-tier technologies such as .NET
+ Skilled with RESTful APIs, SOAP, and other web services.
+ Experience with data integration tools and techniques (e.g., ETL processes, data mapping).
+ Skilled in relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL). Ability to model, build, and manage relational schemas and performance. Ability to create and optimize queries to meet integration requirements.
+ Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
+ Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
+ Experience in implementing microservices architecture and how to design integrations for microservices.
+ Understanding of OAuth, JWT, and other API security protocols.
+ Ability to adapt to new technologies and changing business requirements. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience with data lake technologies like Azure Data Lake, AWS Lake Formation, or Google BigQuery.
+ Experience working with non-relational databases
+ Experience with automated testing. Knowledge and experience applying multiple levels of testing (Unit, Integration, and End to End)
+ Experience with monitoring & logging application performance in cloud environments
+ Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
+ Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments
+ Understanding of security best practices in integration solutions.
**Working with us**
There are two Chevron companies operating in the Philippines: Chevron Holdings Incorporated (CHI) and Chevron Philippines Incorporated (CPI).
CHI is a shared services center providing transactional, processing, and consulting services in the areas of finance and accounting, information technology, supply chain management, human resources, downstream customer service and marketing. Established in 1998, CHI serves Chevron affiliates in six continents around the world. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the leading members of the shared services industry in the Philippines.
CHI has received various recognitions as a top employer: the 2022 Diversity Company of the Year; 2021 Asia's Best Employer Brand Award; 2021 Global Best Employer Brand Award; 2020 HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia; 2019 Circle of Excellence, Top Employer Category at Asia CEO Awards, and the 2018 Wellness Company of the Year at the same Asia CEO Awards.
CPI markets the Caltex brand of top-quality fuels, lubricants, and petroleum products through a network of service stations, terminals and sales offices.
At Chevron, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company and at all stages of the employee experience. We constantly strive to attract, develop, and retain diverse Filipino talent. Globally, Chevron Corporation has achieved a rating of 100 percent in the Human Rights Campaign Equality Index for the past 17 years. The Index ranks American companies based on their commitment to equality in the workplace.
**Benefits**
+ Competitive salary
+ Allowances, medical and optical reimbursements
+ Health care coverage for you and your eligible dependents
+ Robust employee centred programs for health and wellness
+ Time-off to promote healthy work-life balance or to care for your family
+ Annual corporate incentive bonus when the company meets established goals
+ Recognition & awards program
+ Long-term savings plan
+ Life insurance
+ Career development opportunities to all employees through onboarding, training and development, mentoring, volunteering opportunities and employee networking groups
+ Hybrid work model - work remotely from home several days a week
**Connect with us:**
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Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.
Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at .
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.