Senior Software Engineer (Java) Cubao, QC - Hybrid 3x/wk

Senior Software Engineer (Java)
Job Purpose
As a Senior Software Engineer at CI&T, you will serve as a technical leader and mentor within cross-functional project teams, taking ownership of complex software solutions and technical decisions. You will design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise applications, including mission-critical legacy systems, while mentoring engineers and promoting engineering excellence.
You will contribute to technical strategy, lead critical software initiatives, support production environments, and collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.
Required Technical Stack
Core Tech Stack: Java | J2EE | MySQL | AWS | REST/SOAP | CI/CD

Java – Strong experience with Java 8+ and enterprise application development
J2EE – Experience with Servlets, JSP, and enterprise technologies
MySQL – Experience with complex queries, optimization, stored procedures, and large databases
Web Technologies – JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MVC
AWS – Experience with S3, RDS, ECS, and other AWS services
Web Services – Experience with REST and SOAP
CI/CD – Experience with Git, Maven, and CI/CD practices
Data Integration – Experience with ETL and SFTP

Key Accountabilities
Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

Lead the design, development, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment of complex features and defect resolutions
Maintain, refactor, and modernize existing Java/J2EE applications while managing technical debt
Contribute to architecture and technical design decisions
Establish coding standards, best practices, code reviews, and testing strategies
Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex technical issues
Drive application performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Evaluate new technologies and contribute to technical risk assessments and proof-of-concept initiatives

Team Development & Mentorship

Mentor junior and middle-level engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
Support onboarding, knowledge transfer, and continuous learning
Contribute to technical hiring, interviews, and assessments
Provide constructive feedback and support team development
Share expertise in Java, J2EE, MySQL, AWS, REST/SOAP, and CI/CD

Project Execution & Delivery

Take ownership of complex technical tasks from design through deployment
Deliver reliable, high-quality solutions within project timelines
Provide technical estimates and planning input
Coordinate technical dependencies across teams
Contribute to Agile practices, release management, deployment, and production validation
Balance feature delivery with technical debt and system maintenance

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Participate in client and technical discussions to understand requirements
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Contribute to technical documentation and solution design
Communicate technical issues, risks, recommendations, and resolutions clearly
Provide technical input on feasibility, timelines, and project requirements
Maintain strong client relationships through technical excellence

Business Adaptability & Professional Growth

Demonstrate Technical Leadership: Take ownership of complex challenges and make informed technical decisions
Drive Continuous Growth: Adapt to new projects, technologies, and evolving business needs
Execute Quality-Focused Development: Prioritize secure, scalable, maintainable, and well-tested solutions
Practice Effective Communication: Clearly communicate technical concepts and collaborate across teams
Promote Engineering Excellence: Continuously improve development practices, system reliability, and delivery quality

Core Technology Requirements
Java | J2EE | MySQL | JavaScript | HTML | CSS | MVC | AWS | REST/SOAP | Git | Maven | CI/CD | ETL | SFTP
Strong hands-on experience in Java enterprise development, application modernization, production support, database optimization, AWS, and CI/CD is expected.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or strong interest in Agentic AI for development workflows and automation
Experience with Docker and container orchestration
Familiarity with Windows Server and PowerShell
Experience with Caucho Resin or Apache Axis
Background in the automotive industry or Dealer Management Systems (DMS)

Key Competencies

Excellent English communication and documentation skills
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and root cause analysis abilities
Proactive approach to identifying system risks and performance improvements
Strong ownership and accountability
Ability to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams
Strong mentoring and technical leadership skills