Junior Java Cloud Engineer at Rocket Partners (Manila, Philippines)
Rocket Partners· Manila, Philippines·
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Job description
Makati City, (Robinsons Summit Center) Manila, PH Onsite 2 pm - 11 pm PHT
Rocket Partners employees are passionate about solving complex technology challenges for our clients and harnessing the power of the cloud to accelerate creative solutions. We are looking for a Junior Java Cloud Engineer to join our growing team of experts. We are looking for builders; leaders who can design, build, and deliver net new solutions from scratch, while leading our growing organization and client-base to continued scalable, sustainable success. Rocket Partners embody the values of curiosity, initiative, follow through, and growth. Founded in 2016, Rocket Partners has had incredibly successful growth. To that success, our company is not backed by a VC or PE firm - we are continually profitable on our own! As the business continues to grow we are looking for employees to share our passion for driving the success of our clients. We’re looking for a passionate and capable Junior Java Cloud Engineer with 1–2 years of experience to join our growing Manila team. This role is ideal for developers with foundational experience in backend and frontend technologies, especially those interested in scalable, cloud-native microservices.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain full stack web applications using Java (Spring Boot) and Angular
- Build and consume RESTful APIs
- Work with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure for deployment and integration
- Collaborate with team members using Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Git, JIRA, CI/CD)
- Participate in code reviews and unit/integration testing
- Troubleshoot and debug application issues
- Learn and adapt to evolving technologies and best practices
Requirements
- 1–2 years of professional software development experience
- Native English speaking fluency required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Solid understanding of Java, Spring Boot, and REST API development
- Active use of AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) in your daily workflow with a willingness to learn best practices for reviewing and validating AI-generated code
- Eagerness to learn when to rely on AI tools versus when to seek guidance from senior engineers on complex architectural or security-sensitive decisions
- Experience with Angular or other modern JavaScript frameworks
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS or Azure preferred)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Passion for continuous learning and software craftsmanship
Nice to Have
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working in agile or scrum teams
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.