Mid-IT Software Engineer (Backend Development)

About the Role

Location: Ermita, Manila

Role Type: Full-time

Department: Information Technology

Reporting to: IT Manager (Software)

Work Schedule: 5-day work week

The Mid-Level Software Engineer (IT Software Engineer 2) develops and enhances mobile applications with a primary focus on API integration and backend connectivity. The role is responsible for integrating mobile applications with REST APIs, developing and maintaining APIs using Python/FastAPI, and ensuring reliable communication between applications and backend systems. The position requires a strong foundation in Python, REST API development, relational database concepts, and database normalization.

Other responsibilities include:

• API Integration & Feature Development: Develop and integrate REST APIs to enable seamless communication between mobile applications and backend systems. Build and enhance application features using Python/FastAPI, ensuring proper handling of API requests, responses, errors, and data transactions.

• Bug Fixing & Enhancements: Independently analyze, diagnose, and resolve non-routine, complex technical issues and bugs across the application, API, and backend layers. Lead implementation of significant enhancements to improve application performance or stability.

• Testing & Documentation: Develop and execute comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end test cases for owned components. Contribute to the creation of detailed technical design documentation and specifications.

• Technical Notes & Task Logging: Prepare detailed design documents, technical specifications, and architecture diagrams for major assigned workstreams. Provide structured technical notes and summaries for knowledge sharing and handover.

• Requirement Clarification: Proactively engage with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and Leads to translate abstract business requirements into concrete technical specifications and API integration requirements.

To succeed and grow in this role, you will be required to meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related field.

• 2-4 years of progressive experience in mobile development, specializing in native or cross-platform engineering in a professional team environment.

• Solid knowledge of mobile application lifecycle, native device APIs (e.g., camera, location, notifications), and robust state management.

• Strong experience developing mobile applications using Kotlin/Java for Android or equivalent mobile development experience.

• Strong Python programming fundamentals

• Experience with Python/FastAPI and REST API development

• Experience in API integration

• Knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and database normalization

About FELCO:

At Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO), customer satisfaction is a commitment. Our mission is to elevate everyday experiences by providing accessible quality products and solutions that every Filipino deserves.

We started in 2001, introducing innovative lighting and electrical products to the Philippine market. Over the past two decades, we have worked hard to build expertise and deliver quality products, reliable service, and trustworthy solutions through our brands — Firefly, Royu, ECOLum, and Herks. Today, we continue to fulfill our mission by entering into new categories and brands. We stay fully committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customers and the industry. We also partner with internationally-recognized brands and products such as Chint, ABB and DCK to provide our valued customers with a diverse range of high-quality products.