Directio is a global IT services company. We consult, code, test, deploy, and manage mainly cloud-based and mobile applications, providing around-the-clock support from our offices in Poland, the Philippines, Mexico, and the USA. We prepare our FMCG, retail, automotive, and SaaS clients for the future by accelerating their digital transformation. Operating under the “We Code Success” principle, we prioritize the success of our clients, consultants, and partners. 

About project: 

We are looking for a Platform Engineer for our international client, a global leader in cloud‑native software solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry. Their mission is to empower insurers to deliver faster, smarter, and more personalized customer experiences through a low‑code, configurable SaaS platform.

Responsibilities:

• As a Platform Engineer you will be designing, coding, and configuring solutions for moderately complex Agile stories with minimal supervision, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with architectural principles;
• You will be developing conceptual designs and architecture for small-scale software solutions, collaborating closely with architects or senior engineers to validate design decisions and technical feasibility;
• You will be providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their growth by sharing best practices, reviewing their work, and encouraging technical excellence;
• You will be leading technical discussions within the team and conducting detailed code reviews, ensuring clean, efficient, and maintainable solutions are delivered in line with standards; 
• You will be contributing to the development of a microservices platform running on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), focusing on scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency; 
• You will be assisting in and independently performing complex source code management tasks, including branching strategies, version control workflows, and CI/CD integration; 
• You will be debugging and resolving moderately complex software issues, identifying root causes, and delivering effective solutions that prevent regressions and maintain system stability; 
• You will be writing and maintaining automated unit and integration-level tests, ensuring high code coverage and reliable deployments across multiple environments; 
• You will be enforcing development standards, ensuring the delivery of maintainable, testable, and production-ready code;
• You will be working with Cosmos DB and applying domain-driven design principles within distributed, event-based systems, with hands-on implementation of CQRS and event sourcing patterns in production environments.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of total professional experience in software development, with a consistent track record of delivering impactful solutions;
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in building platforms or microservices within complex enterprise environments;
• 4+ years of experience with product and domain knowledge, actively shaping technical decisions and solution strategies;
• 2+ years of technical leadership experience, providing mentorship, guidance, and technical direction to development teams;
• 2+ years of practical experience with TypeScript and Nest.js, building scalable backend applications;
• Proven track record of driving projects to completion, balancing timelines, quality, and stakeholder requirements;
• Strong hands-on background in building and deploying microservices, including monitoring and performance optimization;
• Expertise with Kubernetes, specifically Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including deployment, scaling, and operational tasks;
• Deep knowledge of microservices design and event-driven architectures, with practical experience implementing CQRS and event sourcing in production-grade systems;
• Experience working with Azure Cosmos DB or similar distributed NoSQL databases;
• Solid understanding of the Agile software product development lifecycle, with experience working across planning, development, testing, and release; 
• Excellent communication skills with conversational-level English, enabling effective interaction with international teams;
• Flexibility to work during night hours: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (local time).

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation using Terraform, or other Infrastructure as Code tools;
• Practical exposure to cloud operations in Azure, including monitoring, scaling, and troubleshooting;
• Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes concepts, such as custom resource definitions (CRDs), operators, and service meshes.

We offer:

• Salary for work amounting to 190,000 – 230,000 PHP;
• ₱3,600 monthly de minimis non-taxable allowance;
• HMO coverage from day 1 for you and 1 dependent;
• Equipment provided;
• Optical coverage;
• Year-end leave monetization;
• Gym subscription;
• Monthly supply of coffee!

Please be advised that we will only contact selected candidates