Backend Developer (Node JS) at Encora (Philippines)
Encora· Philippines·
Job description
Backend Developer (Node JS)
Experience: 3 to 5 years / 5 years & up
Job Mode: Contract
Work Mode: Hybrid
Job Summary
As a Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing secure software solutions to protect our systems and data.
Job description:
This section contains the key objectives for the role.
- Design, execution, deployment, monitoring and maintaining software engineering applications.
- Active participation in Code Reviews and production deployments.
- Take project requirements and map them to technical design
- Actively participate in architecture design teams as a key contributor to product definition and future implementation planning Work closely with frontend and other backend development teams to ensure the platform is built to support their needs
- Work closely with service engineering (SRE) teams to ensure platform is built with scalability & ease of deployment and maintenance
- Build reusable APIs for internal and external use.
- Documentation of standard practices adopted in the platform.
- Team building activities and helping with recruitment.
Qualifications and Skills
- At least 5 years of experience in IT Industry.
- Domain experience within Invest areas (i.e. Stocks, Crypto and Funds) for bank or Fintech.
- Hands on experience/knowledge with TDD, OOP, FP and software design patterns
- Familiar with Amazon Web Services / Cloud
- Good exposure in CI/CD adoption.
- 4 yrs strong NODE tech stack- MUST
- Strong back end with AI knowledge and/or experience
Role-specific Requirements
Technologies: Node JS
About Encora
Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.
At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.
Why work at Encora
- Culture & Recognition: Certified “Great Place to Work” in multiple regions; recognized by Comparably for Career Growth, Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, and Company Happiness.
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: Flexible work-from-home scheme; remote workers in Mexico receive a monthly allowance of MXN 700 for internet/electricity, plus desk and chair after 3 months. No dress code, pet-friendly environment.
- Perks & Benefits (varies by location):
- Top-of-the-line MacBook Pro
- Unlimited book budget and training/certification support
- Private health insurance (including family) with dental and life insurance
- 12 days paid vacation from day one (Mexico), 5 days PTO, 30 days aguinaldo (mandatory annual bonus)
- Psychotherapy support (12 sessions covered fully)
- Savings fund, grocery vouchers, and snack stations in select offices
- Considerations: Compensation inconsistency across geographies and accounts; project-dependent stability; change fatigue from post-acquisition integration. Candidates should confirm review cycles, salary bands, and account assignment during interviews.