Backend Integration Developer

Build Production-Grade PHP Integrations for High-Performance Backend Systems

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Setup: Onsite, Mandaluyong
• Salary: Up to PHP180,000 + 1-Month Salary Sign-On Bonus

Job Description

Apply your production backend expertise to REST APIs, advanced SQL optimization, event-driven architecture, Azure messaging, and integration workflows connecting complex applications. As a Backend Integration Developer, you'll troubleshoot interconnected services, strengthen asynchronous data exchange, and engineer for performance, scalability, and reliability. With Emapta, you'll gain international technical exposure, continuous development, career stability, and a Top 1% experience for high-performing engineering talent.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of backend development experience, with strong hands-on PHP development in production environments
• Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining REST APIs, backend services, and system integrations
• Strong experience with event-driven architecture, asynchronous messaging, and integration workflows
• Hands-on proficiency with Microsoft Azure messaging services, preferably Azure Service Bus
• Advanced SQL skills, including complex queries, query optimization, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Strong understanding of application-to-application integrations, data exchange, error handling, retries, logging, and monitoring
• Proven ability to troubleshoot interconnected systems and data flows and perform effective root cause analysis
• Strong knowledge of backend performance, scalability, availability, and maintainability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across technical teams
• Available to work onsite in Mandaluyong

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications, APIs, interfaces, integrations, workflows, and reliable data exchange solutions
• Troubleshoot technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective resolutions
• Manage logging, monitoring, and alerting while applying development best practices
• Ensure performance, scalability, availability, stability, and maintainability across solutions
• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Prime office location in Mandaluyong (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Fully customized Emapta laptop with peripherals and one monitor
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Diverse and supportive work environment

Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.

At Emapta Philippines, careers are built with intention. Work with global clients, gain exposure to world-class standards, and grow in an environment designed for long-term success. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta stands among the region's most respected employers, committed to empowering talent through stability, opportunity, and continuous development.