San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines

Junior Software Engineer (.NET Core/C#, REST APIs, MS SQL)

 Job Description:

Remote Employee BPO has an outstanding opportunity for you!

Role: Junior Software Engineer

Compensation: Competitive Basic Salary

Bonus: 5,000 Perfect Attendance

Benefits: HMO plus 2 Free Dependents, P1,500 Rice Allowance, Night Differential (If applicable).

Work Schedule: 5-day work week, 10PM to 7AM, Philippine time

Work Setup: Open for WFH or WFO



About the Role:

We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer who is passionate about building high-quality software solutions and eager to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced development environment. This role is ideal for recent graduates or professionals with up to two years of software development experience who have a strong foundation in backend development and cloud technologies.

You will work alongside experienced engineers to develop scalable applications, build RESTful APIs, optimize databases, and contribute to modern cloud-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using .NET Core (C#) or a comparable backend programming language.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for internal and external applications.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following software engineering best practices.
  • Create and optimize SQL queries and work with relational databases.
  • Assist in developing cloud-native applications using Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Participate in troubleshooting, debugging, testing, and performance optimization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and software development best practices.
    
    

Required Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 2 years of professional software development experience using .NET Core (C#) or another modern backend programming language.
  • Hands-on experience or academic exposure to designing and building RESTful APIs.
  • Basic experience or project-based familiarity with cloud platforms such as:
    - Microsoft Azure
    - Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    - Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
    
  • Exposure to serverless technologies such as:
    - Azure Functions
    - AWS Lambda

  • Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries using Microsoft SQL Server or other relational databases.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Creative mindset with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
  • Strong communication and time management skills.
  • Willingness to travel when needed for team alignment or training.

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with any of the following experience or knowledge are highly encouraged to apply:



  • Exposure to or strong conceptual understanding of Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture.
  • Familiarity with alternative database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cosmos DB, or DynamoDB (experience with any two is an advantage).
  • Baseline familiarity with scripting languages or frontend frameworks such as Python, TypeScript, Node.js, Angular, React, or Vue.js (experience with any two is an advantage).





  Required Skills:

REST REST APIs Software SQL