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title: 'Junior Java Cloud Engineer at Rocket Partners'
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# Junior Java Cloud Engineer at Rocket Partners

- **Company:** Rocket Partners
- **Location:** Manila, Philippines
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-05-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/rocketpartners/90e1a21f-5d80-4869-ab3d-e2cfd5597903

## 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

## About Rocket Partners

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Rocket Partners is an IT services and IT consulting firm that delivers custom software, AI-driven automation, and data integration solutions to enterprise clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Wells Burke (CEO, Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting
- **Target customers**: B2B, enterprise clients in retail, finance, insurance, transportation, healthcare, and media
- **Mission / purpose**: To unlock hidden opportunities, streamline operations, and drive revenue growth through data, expertise, and technology; “We make tech a launchpad, not a speed limit.”

## Products & Services
- **Custom Software Development**: Modular systems, flexible APIs, and cloud-native layers that connect existing enterprise solutions and extend functionality.
- **AI for Enterprise**: Embedding intelligence into existing systems to automate workflows, enhance personalization, and support decision-making.
- **Data Engineering & Integration**: Building pipelines and platforms to unify fragmented data across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid environments.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of 41 employees (LinkedIn, +20% YoY); the careers page notes “more than 50 high‑performing cloud experts” (potential discrepancy or newer figure).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed; partners include major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- **Growth Signals**: 20% year‑over‑year headcount growth, presence across three countries (US, Philippines, Spain), and expanding client base in retail, CPG, manufacturing, and supply chain.

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI‑augmented development**: Delivered a production‑ready system in 17 days using AI copilots and automated builders.
- **Blended delivery model**: Onsite leads in the US, nearshore accelerators in Spain, and offshore powerhouses in the Philippines – enabling cost‑effective scaling without sacrificing quality.
- **Deep legacy integration**: Specializes in connecting ancient data silos and modernizing enterprise tech stacks, a niche many competitors avoid.
- **Talent 360° approach**: Hires, trains, and retains developers immersed in Rocket’s delivery framework from day one.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling the blended delivery model to meet growing enterprise demand for AI‑powered modernisation.
- Expanding into CPG, manufacturing, and supply chain verticals beyond the core retail and finance base.
- Investing in AI‑driven development tools and reusable components to accelerate client time‑to‑value.

## Why Work Here
- **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.

## Sources
1. [rocketpartners.io](https://rocketpartners.io/about_rocket/) – About page
2. [rocketpartners.io](https://rocketpartners.io/contact/) – Contact & leadership
3. [rocketpartners.io](https://rocketpartners.io/work-at-rocket/) – Careers & perks
4. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/rocket-partners) – LinkedIn company profile
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/rocketpartners) – Lever careers page

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