API Engineer

About the Job

Location: Makati

Corporate Title: Junior Officer to Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Information Technology team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Makati with the role of API Engineer.

In this role, you will design, develop, test, implement, and support secure, scalable, and reliable APIs and integration services that enable seamless connectivity across the bank's applications, digital channels, internal systems, and external partners. You will ensure API solutions align with architecture, governance, and security standards while supporting the bank's digital banking and Open Finance initiatives.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and reusable APIs and integration services that support business requirements and enterprise architecture standards.
• Create and document API specifications, technical designs, and development artifacts while following established coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct unit and integration testing, resolve defects, and ensure APIs meet quality, performance, and security requirements prior to deployment.
• Support API deployments, troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to ensure stable operations.
• Monitor API performance, availability, and usage, and implement enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and response times.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, QA, and business teams to ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements while driving automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or any related technology field.
• 3-8+ years of experience in software development, API engineering, application development, system integration, or application support.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting APIs and integration solutions in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in REST APIs, microservices, API gateways, CI/CD pipelines, cloud technologies, and modern software development practices.
• Experience in banking, financial services, fintech, or other highly regulated industries is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Results-oriented professional with a strong focus on quality, security, continuous improvement, and staying current with emerging technologies; senior candidates should be able to mentor team members and contribute to engineering best practices.

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth