Entry Level Java Cloud Engineer at Rocket Partners (Manila, Philippines)
Rocket Partners· Manila, Philippines·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Job description
Responsibilities
- Assist in building and maintaining cloud-native full stack applications
- Develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot
- Work with Angular to build intuitive and responsive user interfaces
- Learn and apply best practices for cloud (AWS/Azure) development
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation
- Collaborate in Agile development teams to deliver high-quality solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Native English speaking fluency required
- Solid foundation in object-oriented programming (Java preferred)
- Openness to learning and using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) as part of your development workflow under the guidance of senior engineers
- Coachable mindset—eager to learn best practices for validating AI-generated code and understanding when to seek human guidance on technical decisions
- Exposure to web development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript or frameworks like Angular)
- Willingness to learn cloud technologies, microservices, and CI/CD tools
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Enthusiastic about learning and developing software that makes a difference
What We Offer
- Mentorship and training opportunities
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work with cloud-first technologies and methodologies
- Career growth in a fast-paced, innovative company
Why work at Rocket Partners
- Culture: Values of Curiosity, Initiative, Follow Through, and Growth; team members are encouraged to teach others and stay ahead of the curve.
- Work policy: Hybrid – roles in Makati (Philippines) are listed as “Hybrid — Full Time”; US HQ in Atlanta, with offices in Madrid and Manila.
- Perks:
- Up to $3,000 for teaching and sharing expertise.
- $1,000 annual learning budget.
- $30/month wellness stipend.
- Up to $2,000 referral bonus after 90 days.
- 401k with matching, competitive medical/dental/vision.
- Transportation allowance (public or private).
- Weekly team lunch (in‑office or restaurant).
- Engineering culture: Focus on complex business and technology challenges, with autonomy to learn new skills and solve hard problems.