Senior Backend Developer (Java) - Hybrid Work Type

Directio is a global IT services company. We consult, code, test, deploy, and manage mainly cloud-based and mobile applications, providing around-the-clock support from our offices in Poland, the Philippines, Mexico, and the USA. We prepare our FMCG, retail, automotive, and SaaS clients for the future by accelerating their digital transformation. Operating under the “We Code Success” principle, we prioritize the success of our clients, consultants, and partners.      

• As Backend Developer you will be understanding and analyzing business processes, providing structured inputs to enhance existing solutions and clarify change request requirements before implementation; 

• You will be evaluating change requests to determine feasibility, estimated effort, technical compatibility, and dependencies with current systems, ensuring safe and sustainable modifications; 

• You will be consulting with your Immediate Superior or directly communicating with end users to clarify requirements, eliminate ambiguities, and align expectations before development starts; 

• You will be coding computer programs in accordance with established coding standards and best practices, performing unit testing to ensure correctness and stability of implemented features; 

• You will be managing customer relationships by maintaining high-quality service standards, ensuring responsiveness and overall user satisfaction;  

• You will be assisting users in resolving major and complex issues related to running computer programs, providing both technical fixes and functional explanations when required; 

• You will be understanding and complying with the organization’s CMMI standards, ensuring structured development processes and documentation discipline; 

• You will be maintaining and updating daily monitoring of service deliverables, ensuring that commitments and SLAs are consistently met; 

• You will be ensuring service continuity by flexibly supporting other team members when needed, contributing to overall team effectiveness; 

• You will be continuously expanding your knowledge of business processes and IT-related technologies to strengthen both technical and functional expertise; 

• You will be extending support and conducting technical knowledge-sharing sessions or training for Application Support members and Analyst Programmers, providing hands-on expertise and guidance when needed. 

• 5+ years of experience as a Java Developer, ensuring solid expertise in application analysis, backend development, and troubleshooting complex issues; 

• Work in a hybrid set up (3 days onsite in Alabang, Muntinlupa and 2 days WFH) - Necessary condition; 

• Expert-level knowledge of Java 8 and Java 17, with a strong background in Full Stack Development and API integration, ensuring the ability to build and maintain modern, scalable backend systems; 

• Experience with MySQL, enabling efficient database design, query optimization, and data integrity management; 

• Experience with Tomcat 10.1, ensuring proper deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of Java-based applications; 

• Experience with Maven and Ant, supporting structured build management and dependency handling; 

• Experience with Azure DevOps, TFS, Agile Scrum methodologies, and Git Flow, ensuring structured collaboration, version control, and controlled release processes; 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling effective diagnosis of technical and functional issues; 

• Excellent coding, debugging, testing, and prototyping skills, ensuring reliable and maintainable software solutions; 

• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, practical solutions aligned with business objectives; 

• Ability to analyze user requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable program code; 

• Ability to test and debug program code to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with defined standards; 

• Ability to prepare detailed written instructions and technical documentation, supporting knowledge transfer and long-term maintainability.