Senior Java Engineer (Commerce Platform) for Cebu-onsite

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to take ownership of the core commerce and account management platform that powers our US game portfolio. This is a critical, high-impact role: you will be maintaining the backbone application that processes transactions and manages player identities across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and Steam.

You will be the primary engineering lead in your time zone, working autonomously to stabilize, secure, and modernize a complex legacy platform. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys high-level problem solving—specifically, taking a robust, established application running on Java and migrating it to modern infrastructure and security standards.

About the Role

• Platform Modernization: Lead the effort to update core libraries and frameworks to improve security and performance.
• Database & Cloud Migration: Architect and execute the migration of services from Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and assist in the database migration from MSSQL to PostgreSQL.
• Feature Engineering: Implement new critical features, including Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations with third-party providers.
• Platform Integration: Maintain and improve API integrations with major gaming platforms (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo).
• Full-Stack Maintenance: Maintain the backend logic as well as the frontend implementation using FreeMarker (.ftl) templates and Spring Web Flow.
• Autonomy & Communication: Work independently as the technical anchor in your region, collaborating remotely with US-based leadership via Jira and GitLab.

Requirements

• Expert Java Proficiency: Deep experience with Java development and maintenance.
• Framework Experience: Hands-on experience with Spring (specifically Spring Web Flow) and Apache Struts.
• Database Skills: Strong experience with MSSQL; familiarity with PostgreSQL or database migration projects is highly preferred.
• Server-Side Templating: Experience with FreeMarker (.ftl) or similar template engines.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Strong experience deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes (K8s).
• Build & Messaging: Proficiency with Maven for build automation and AMQ (ActiveMQ) for messaging.
• Experience with OAuth2, OIDC, or SAML for implementing SSO.
• Experience with payment gateway integrations or e-commerce platforms.
• Experience migrating legacy monoliths to microservices or modern cloud infrastructures.

Soft Skills

• Self-Starter: Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision; you are comfortable owning the technical direction of a project in your time zone.
• Resilience: You aren't afraid of "spaghetti code." You enjoy the challenge of untangling complex legacy dependencies to create a stable, modern system.

Benefits

Join a diverse, international team of colleagues from over 30 countries, where shared goals and a variety of perspectives make us stronger

Take on meaningful challenges that come with real responsibility and plenty of room to grow in our dynamic environment

Dress comfortably! We keep things casual here, so you’re free to wear what feels right for you

Benefit from mandatory government contributions, including SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG, for your peace of mind

Make work more fun with exciting company events like our annual Halloween party, Christmas celebration, and team outings

Recharge with an additional 3 Wellness days throughout the year, next to the statutory vacation days and public holidays

Enjoy health insurance upon regularization to keep you and your loved ones protected

Receive your 13th Month Pay and Overtime Pay as part of a fair and rewarding package

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The gamigo group is one of the leading publishers of online and mobile games in Europe and North America. The group’s diverse game portfolio includes free-to-play titles such as Fiesta Online, Trove, Wizard101, Extreme Car Driving Simulator, RIFT, and upcoming games. Counting more than 250 employees, gamigo group is one of the largest players in the gaming industry. Besides its German locations in Hamburg (HQ) and Berlin, the gamigo group also has branches in Austin (US), Sevilla (Spain) and Cebu City (Philippines).

In addition to gamigo AG, the group includes companies such as gamigo Inc. operating as “WildTangent”, gamigo US Inc., gamigo Publishing GmbH, gamigo Portals GmbH, KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc. and AxesInMotion, S.L.

The gamigo group strives to grow organically as well as through acquisitions. Since 2013, it has made more than 25 acquisitions, including titles, gaming and technology companies as well as individual game assets. The gamigo group is part of Verve Group SE.