Java Software Engineer

Gappify is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Java) 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) 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:

• 3+ 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)