Position Snapshot

Location: Meycauayan, Bulacan, PH / Rockwell, Makati, PH

Company: Nestlé Business Services AOA, Inc.

Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop, maintain, and enhance intricate web pages and applications across multiple assigned sites.
• Configure, monitor, and manage server environments to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of applications utilizing cloud technologies.
• Create, maintain, and enhance services, including third-party integrations, by developing custom REST APIs for smooth data exchange and functionality.
• Establish new website templates and frameworks.
• Design, implement, and manage database structures, optimizing queries for improved performance.
• Identify and proactively resolve back-end issues, suggesting effective solutions.
• Analyze back-end tasks and propose the best solutions for efficiency.
• Assist in the technical setup and launch of new projects within the website development team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex back-end problems promptly.
• Promote best practices in back-end development.
• Undertake complex ad hoc development assignments as needed.
• Review code from junior and mid-level back-end developers to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.
• Mentor and assist junior and mid-level colleagues with back-end development tasks.
• Integrate new and existing front-end systems for seamless functionality.
• Ensure all back-end development adheres to security standards and coding protocols, including data encryption, authentication, and authorization.
• Manage code repositories using version control systems like Git.
• Implement and oversee CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment workflows.
• Deliver clean, modular, and structured code that functions flawlessly across various browsers and devices.
• Continuously monitor and enhance back-end performance for quick response times and minimal downtime.
• Plan and implement scalable solutions to meet increasing demand.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers to ensure smooth integration between back-end and front-end systems.
• Develop and implement automated unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability, while refactoring existing code for improved efficiency and maintainability.
• Stay current with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in back-end development.
• Create prototypes and proof-of-concept applications to test ideas and solutions.
• Conduct compliance checks and address issues such as broken links, server errors, and missing metadata.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans to protect data integrity and availability during system failures.
• Monitor website traffic and user engagement metrics, such as bounce rates.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for back-end code, processes, and APIs.
• Perform various ad-hoc tasks, including testing new functionalities.
• Engage with clients or stakeholders to understand their needs and provide appropriate technical solutions.
• Assist in project planning, task management, and estimating timelines for back-end development activities.
• Write progress reports and deliver presentations to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide training and support to end-users and internal teams on new back-end functionalities and features.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL TO THIS ROLE...

• Bachelor's degree in digital media, Digital Communication, or Digital Technologies preferred.
• Must have experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) such as Drupal, Magento 2, or Salesforce.
• In-depth expertise in PHP, YML, Twig, and module development.
• Strong knowledge of REST principles, HTTP methods, and status codes.
• Proficient in various PHP frameworks, including Symfony and Laravel.
• Significant hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (preferably Drupal version 8 or higher).
• Solid experience with Node.js or other JavaScript back-end frameworks.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and cloud technologies.
• Extensive knowledge of database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, with skills in database design, optimization, and maintenance.
• Experience in developing and using APIs, with a working knowledge of GraphQL.
• Advanced familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Extensive experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools, including Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Proficient in version control systems, with experience in branching, merging, and pull request workflows.
• Comprehensive understanding of delivering technical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of coding standards and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Proficient in implementing effective error handling, logging, and monitoring techniques.
• Extensive experience with automated testing frameworks and tools, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• In-depth knowledge of web security and accessibility, with familiarity in SEO concepts and tools, as well as basic principles of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and web accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Proficient in analytics tools and concepts, such as Google Analytics and Data Studio.
• Significant experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including knowledge of cloud architecture and services.
• Proficient in using ticketing and workflow management tools, such as Jira, Azure, or Trello.
• Highly proactive, motivated, and innovative, with a willingness to share knowledge with team members.
• Substantial experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including UX/UI designers, front-end developers, and product managers.
• Ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation that is easily understood by team members (using tools like Confluence).
• Team-oriented approach with empathy, enthusiasm, ownership, responsibility, adaptability, and resilience.
• Capability to meet project deliverables, service level agreements, and specific objectives.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in daily activities.
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to manage downtime effectively.
• Basic project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical guidance.
• Excellent communication skills for team collaboration through calls, chats, emails, and tickets, with prompt response times.
• Implementation of self-assessment quality assurance processes.
• Experience working in a corporate and multicultural environment.