A Business Support Manager is a senior-level professional who oversees the planning, coordination, and implementation of business support activities to ensure the smooth operation of an organization's business processes. The primary responsibility of a Business Support Manager is to lead and manage a team of Business Support Analysts and other support staff to deliver high-quality support services to various business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage budgets and financial resources, ensuring that expenses are controlled and allocated efficiently.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, team members, and external partners.
• Oversee the development and implementation of process improvements, working closely with business leaders and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement business plans, strategies, and goals to support the organization's overall objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders, including regular reporting, progress updates, and issue resolution.
• Lead change management initiatives, ensuring that changes are implemented smoothly and with minimal disruption to operations.
• Ensure that quality standards are met, conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Finance, and Human Resources, to ensure that business support activities align with organizational objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with business support activities, ensuring that the organization is protected from potential threats.

NIQ Customer Service team is focusing on building positive customer experiences by offering outstanding customer-centric servicing and support to uncover insights on consumer buying behavior, in a timely and consistent manner. This role drives loyalty and empowerment to enhance our customers' use of our data and tools through specialty expertise, engagement, and solutioning.

Responsibilities

• Support team in managing in-market complex customer queries, build apt hypothesis and bring prompt resolution with data support and effective communication.
• Work closely with in-market Consulting, Analytics & Insights team, Operations and Data Science, Global customer Service Centre to ensure all work is connected to client business issues and is delivered according to established timelines and in a way that contributes to driving client outcomes.
• Create an environment to encourage and drive solution mindset and to leverage best practices.
• Enhance servicing efficiencies through planning and execution of client engagement model to attain acceptable client (NPS) satisfaction scores.
• Measure emerging issues and quality trends, flag out areas of improvement on a regular basis, and share with respective teams for improvement.

A Little about You

Curiosity drives your interest in what moves the market. You find potential in percentages. Managing time and deadlines comes naturally to you. You’re known for your impeccable organization. Connecting with key internal stakeholders and clients matters to you, and that motivates you to take initiatives and continue seeking streamlined approach. Embracing utilization of digital and cloud services. You’re always looking for what’s next. 

Join Octal Philippines Inc. as a Network Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining state-of-the-art network infrastructure solutions that empower our business operations. In this dynamic position, you will leverage your technical expertise to enhance network performance, reliability, and security while collaborating with a talented team dedicated to delivering exceptional technology services.

• Graduate of BS degree, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or other related field

• 3-7+ years in the following:

• Network engineer / operations in a multi-site, multi-national company. o Building and supporting LANs, MANs, WANs, VPNs, and remote access solutions in a variety of topologies in a multi-vendor environment.

• Competency in at least three Products (WAN, LAN, WLAN/Wireless, Data Center, Security, Voice).

• Competency in at least one Technical Domain in each Product listed.

• Competency in multiple Tech Domains in at least one Product.

• Can troubleshoot across any part of the network; from end-to-end network.

• Competency in internally managed parts of the network.

• Full comprehension of the design of a given Tech Domain.

• Ability to implement and support something in given Tech Domain (if given a product, platform or solution).

• Can execute simple to moderately complex changes as explicitly directed by Project Engineer or Architect.

• Writes Project-related documentation including technical design plans, cost summaries, implementation plans, and Operations handoff documentation.

• Experience with high end Layer2 and Layer3 Switching platforms such as Cisco Nexus, Catalyst and Arista Networks

• Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS, NX-OS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR routers.

• Hands-on experience with Network segmentation and Endpoint security.

• Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) preferred (eg Fortinet, etc)

• Knowledge of Network Access Control and Zero Trust Network models

• Deep Understanding of various network protocols such as OSPF, BGP, MP-BGP, VRFs, MPLS, EVPN/VxLAN, QoS

• High level understanding of Datacenter Virtualization and virtualized workload mobility

• Advanced knowledge of Multicast

• Knowledge of F5 Load Balancers (physical and virtual)

• An understanding of Network monitoring, analysis, and management with tools such as DNA Center/Assurance/Spaces, Cisco Prime, Solarwinds, Arista Cloudvision, and/or other Network monitoring tools.

• Advanced troubleshooting skills

• Cisco Certified Network Associated (CCNA) required

• Other preferences: o Public and Private cloud knowledge

a. Python / Ansible and any relevant hands-on Network automation experience

b. Project management skills

c. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and/or Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

d. Media/Entertainment/Video Distribution/Broadcast/Finance/Banking industry experience, but not required

Gov't Mandatory.

Others will be discuss

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Implement and manage scalable and efficient API infrastructures.

Database Management:

• Develop, optimize, and maintain database systems using PostgreSQL (PSQL).
• Ensure data integrity, security, and performance across our database environments.

Cloud Services:

• Utilize AWS services (such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) to build and maintain cloud-based applications.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency and performance.

Microservices Development:

• Design and develop microservices to ensure a modular and decoupled system architecture.
• Ensure services are robust, maintainable, and scalable.

Additional Skills (Plus):

• Knowledge of DNS systems and domain management is a plus, enhancing our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Collaboration and Leadership:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

First Focus is Australia's best Managed Service Provider (MSP), with a team of over 300 technical professionals across offices in Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. We have grown consistently and profitably for over 15 years, and we're continuing to win new clients and challenge ourselves to rise to new heights.

We have just started the search for the best Senior Support Engineer in the Philippines who will work directly for one of our US based partner MSPs. Why would such an amazing and talented individual consider coming to First Focus? What makes First Focus better than where you are today?

• We actively promote equal opportunity and fair treatment for all our employees, irrespective of their position, location or nationality, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture - grow your career!
• We understand the value you deliver, and we will give you the support to get the job done - be supported to be awesome!
• We find and retain the best - best Project Engineers, best technical escalation, best team leads and managers, best team!
• We encourage transparency as one of the foundations of our culture, creating a healthier, more productive work environment while actively discouraging toxicity - be heard, feel safe to speak up!

Duties

• Providing remote and phone based support to customers of our US-based partner MSP
• Supporting servers, desktops and applications within an Microsoft AD and Exchange environment
• Delivering the support of Terminal Services, VMware, Hyper-V and Citrix-based cloud infrastructure
• Performing a wide variety of Level 1-3 support functions across many technologies
• Occasional project team work to deploy solutions for customers
• Delivering the support of Terminal Services, VMware and Citrix-based cloud infrastructure
• Performing a wide variety of senior support across many technologies
• Working with highly experienced solutions experts to maintain best practice environments
• Document and log all actions into ticketing system

Requirements

Please note: To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate a independent approach to the way you resolve technical issues. We are seeking someone who has the confidence to try new things and risk failure in this role. We will be asking you questions about what you would do in a situation where you need to make independent decisions.

• Extensive experience working with VMWare & Hyper-V is REQUIRED
• A general knowledge of technical infrastructure from desktop to firewall, including LAN & WAN networking principles (Fortigate, Meraki, Sophos UTM preferred)
• Experience using ticketing systems and customer service principles
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English (Mandatory)
• Extensive experience with Windows Server 2012 R2 and above
• Extensive knowledge in Azure AD/GPO/DNS/DHCP
• Exchange On-prem, Hybrid and Office 365
• Experience working with VMWare & Hyper-V
• iDRAC/iLO
• O365 and AD Administration
• SAN/Storage
• Extensive experience with backup technologies (Veeam, Datto and StorageCraft preferred)
• Excellent complex-problem diagnosis technique
• Email Security Gateway/Anti Spam

Qualifications:

• Can work full-time in the office
• At least 5 years of extensive experience doing Senior Support Role
• Worked in Managed services, outsourcing or professional services environment is a plus
• Calm under pressure
• Comfortable on strictly following checklist and process 
• Willing to work any shifts - preferably night/afternoon
• Strong attention to details (this role is very focused on compliance)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to work in our Ortigas Office

Office Address: 

• 29th Floor, Robinsons Cyberscape Gamma, Topaz Road, Ortigas Pasig City Metro Manila Philippines
• 26th floor, Axis Tower One Building, Filinvest Ave, Alabang, Muntinlupa 

Employee perks:

• ‘Never Stop Growing’ is deeply embedded in our DNA - there will be an intensive training boot camp during onboarding, including training in key technical skills.
• HMO from the first day of your employment
• Addition of one (1) dependent (e.g., your spouse) to the Company's HMO policy (which includes medical coverage plus dental benefits package) on the first day of your employment
• All employees have free access to Uprise, including 1:1 coaching sessions from qualified psychologists or counselors
• 25 days paid days leave annually
• Employee Referral Program (Php 20,000)* 
• Social events, End of Financial Year and Christmas

Job Description

• Analyze and organize raw data
• Build data systems and pipelines
• Evaluate business needs and objectives
• Combine raw information from different sources
• Explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability
• Identify opportunities for data acquisition
• Develop analytical tools and programs

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as Data Engineer with at least 3 Years professional work experience
2. Strong proficiency in at least one SQL Development (Oracle, MS SQL, or similar technologies) and ETL Development Tools (Informatica, Talend or similar technologies)
3. Knowledge in Shell Scripting, Hadoop Platform, Big Data
4. Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies
   

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with Data Modeling and Design
2. Familiarity with Python/R and AWS Service (Redshift)
3. Willing to work FULLY ONSITE (Ortigas)
   

Job Description

• Analyze and organize raw data
• Build data systems and pipelines
• Evaluate business needs and objectives
• Combine raw information from different sources
• Explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability
• Identify opportunities for data acquisition
• Develop analytical tools and programs

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as Data Engineer with at least 3 Years professional work experience
2. Strong proficiency in at least one SQL Development (Oracle, MS SQL, or similar technologies) and ETL Development Tools (Informatica, Talend or similar technologies)
3. Knowledge in Shell Scripting, Hadoop Platform, Big Data
4. Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies
   

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with Data Modeling and Design
2. Familiarity with Python/R and AWS Service (Redshift)
3. Willing to work FULLY ONSITE (Ortigas)
   

• Will be the main point person for any client concerns in the project
• Manage the delivery / time line of the fixes.
• Maintains / Builds good relationship with client
• Pro-actively provides status report to client and to SXI management
• Acts as a go-to expert for escalated clients calls and keep abreast with product and process updates and / or changes that affect customer service
• Is accountable for the team’s day-to-day activities and the achievement of established service promises at the individual and at the team level
• Will establish & document the operational process for the Customer Support.

EXPERIENCE

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

• Has project management experience minimum of 3 years

• Has application production support experience minimum of 3 years

• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills

• Preferably trained in ITIL Service Management

• Has experience working on production support ticket tools such as Jira Service Management, Service Now, etc.

• Excellent English communication skill both in speaking and writing

• Should have experience or familiarity with deposit, loans and tellering

• Has the ability to multi-task and perform duties with high accuracy and strong degree of urgency

• Proven ability to work in fast paced dynamic environments where decisions are made without compromising on client’s experience and financial losses

Job Description

• Analyze and organize raw data
• Build data systems and pipelines
• Evaluate business needs and objectives
• Combine raw information from different sources
• Explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability
• Identify opportunities for data acquisition
• Develop analytical tools and programs

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as Data Engineer with at least 3 Years professional work experience
2. Strong proficiency in at least one SQL Development (Oracle, MS SQL, or similar technologies) and ETL Development Tools (Informatica, Talend or similar technologies)
3. Knowledge in Shell Scripting, Hadoop Platform, Big Data
4. Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies
   

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with Data Modeling and Design
2. Familiarity with Python/R and AWS Service (Redshift)
3. Willing to work FULLY ONSITE (Ortigas)
   

Octal Philippines Inc. is seeking an experienced AWS Engineer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. A successful candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, possess strong problem-solving skills, and have experience with various AWS services and tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proven experience in a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role, with a focus on designing and implementing scalable systems.

• Strong proficiency in programming languages, scripting and automation (Java, ReactJS, etc.).

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

• Deep understanding of networking, system administration, Windows, and Linux/Unix-based environments.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

2. Certification in cloud platforms or DevOps methodologies (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer).

3. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible).

4. Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.

5. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and practices

Communication Allowance, Health & Life Insurance & Others

Join Octal Philippines Inc. as a Network Engineer where you will play a crucial role in the design, implementation, and management of our network infrastructure. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our network services, responding to incidents, and executing changes effectively for streamlined operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams while providing innovative solutions and optimizing our network performance.

• • Graduate of BS degree, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or other related field
• • 3-7+ years in the following:
• • Network engineer / operations in a multi-site, multi-national company. o Building and supporting LANs, MANs, WANs, VPNs, and remote access solutions in a variety of topologies in a multi-vendor environment.
• • Competency in at least three Products (WAN, LAN, WLAN/Wireless, Data Center, Security, Voice).
• • Competency in at least one Technical Domain in each Product listed.
• • Competency in multiple Tech Domains in at least one Product.
• • Can troubleshoot across any part of the network; from end-to-end network.
• • Competency in internally managed parts of the network.
• • Full comprehension of the design of a given Tech Domain.
• • Ability to implement and support something in given Tech Domain (if given a product, platform or solution).
• • Can execute simple to moderately complex changes as explicitly directed by Project Engineer or Architect.
• • Writes Project-related documentation including technical design plans, cost summaries, implementation plans, and Operations handoff documentation.
• • Experience with high end Layer2 and Layer3 Switching platforms such as Cisco Nexus, Catalyst and Arista Networks
• • Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS, NX-OS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR routers.
• • Hands-on experience with Network segmentation and Endpoint security.
• • Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) preferred (eg Fortinet, etc)
• • Knowledge of Network Access Control and Zero Trust Network models
• • Deep Understanding of various network protocols such as OSPF, BGP, MP-BGP, VRFs, MPLS, EVPN/VxLAN, QoS
• • High level understanding of Datacenter Virtualization and virtualized workload mobility
• • Advanced knowledge of Multicast
• • Knowledge of F5 Load Balancers (physical and virtual)
• • An understanding of Network monitoring, analysis, and management with tools such as DNA Center/Assurance/Spaces, Cisco Prime, Solarwinds, Arista Cloudvision, and/or other Network monitoring tools.
• • Advanced troubleshooting skills
• • Cisco Certified Network Associated (CCNA) required
• • Other preferences: o Public and Private cloud knowledge
• a. Python / Ansible and any relevant hands-on Network automation experience
• b. Project management skills
• c. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and/or Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• d. Media/Entertainment/Video Distribution/Broadcast/Finance/Banking industry experience, but not required

Job Description

• Analyze and organize raw data
• Build data systems and pipelines
• Evaluate business needs and objectives
• Combine raw information from different sources
• Explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability
• Identify opportunities for data acquisition
• Develop analytical tools and programs

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as Data Engineer with at least 3 Years professional work experience
2. Strong proficiency in at least one SQL Development (Oracle, MS SQL, or similar technologies) and ETL Development Tools (Informatica, Talend or similar technologies)
3. Knowledge in Shell Scripting, Hadoop Platform, Big Data
4. Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies
   

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with Data Modeling and Design
2. Familiarity with Python/R and AWS Service (Redshift)
3. Willing to work FULLY ONSITE (Ortigas)
   

Join our team as a Tier-1 Player Support Representative. You will be part of a team providing chat and email support for gamers by maintaining positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards players and delivering high level of experience.

In this part-time role, you'll have the flexibility to choose shifts or time based on your availability.

Service Duration: The service shall span a period of six months.

Pre-project Training: You shall undergo a paid training as needed prior to participating in the project.

Refresher Training: You shall maintain and update your knowledge by participating in refresher training every X weeks/days without any compensation, as a prerequisite for continuing their services with PTW.

Work Schedule: Your work schedule will be flexible, with shifts made available for your selection according to your preference. However, you shall agree and understand that the allotment of shifts shall purely be on a first come-first served basis. The schedule will be forecasted on a weekly basis from Sunday to Saturday, inviting all participating freelancers to self-schedule.

Schedule Changes: While the forecasted schedule may undergo minimal changes (additional or removal), you will be notified promptly of any alterations.

Grab Shift: You agree to grab a minimum of 6 to 8 hours daily or a total of at least 30 to 40 hours weekly. The minimum requirement will not apply during periods of low service demand. Such period will be determined at the sole discretion of PTW.

Commencement of the Project: Successful completion of the pre-project training period, and one (1) week nesting period is a must. PTW shall be liable to compensate the Consultant as specified in the payment summary details for services rendered.

You are required to submit a BIR registered service invoice every month (You must be a registered Freelancer/Individual Contractor).

Responsibilities:

• Promptly respond and help players with their questions, queries, and problems either via email and/or chat.
• Resolve player complaints and problems by quickly identifying the issue, troubleshoot effectively, provide accurate information, and follow up to ensure correct resolution.
• Explain and guide customers through product features and functionalities.
• Stay focused on the quality by ensuring consistency and adherence to high standards.
• Communicating, coordinating & collaborating with team members and colleagues to provide customers with best possible solution to their problem.
• Maintain an average handle time of 8 minutes on email and 12 minutes on chat.
• Handle up to three concurrent chats while working on chat channel.
• To deliver customer satisfaction level of 70% or above.
• Participate in daily pre-shift huddles/meetings to remain up to date with any changes in policies and process.

Minimum Technical Requirements for this job include:

• Windows/Apple laptop or desktop
• Latest processor and operating system
• Minimum of 4 GB RAM
• Microphone and audio enabled
• Available free USB port
• Internet speed: 20 mbps or higher

Ideal candidates must have the following:

• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Full proficiency in English languages.
• Logical, analytical, and reasoning skills.
• Fair knowledge about gaming and gaming platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo & PC.
• The willingness to adapt to our working style and method.
• Good computer skills and fair networking knowledge.
• A positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards players at all times.

TECHNICAL WEB PROJECT MANAGER

Job Title: Technical Web Project Manager

Job Category: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Job Location: 100% work-from-home

Job Schedule: Mondays through Fridays, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Pacific Time

About Us:

At C9 Staff, we’re passionate about connecting exceptional Filipino professionals with stable, global clients who truly value long-term relationships. As a freelancer in the Philippines, we understand your need for stability. That’s why we focus exclusively on long-term clients who value enduring partnerships. This approach ensures you have consistent opportunities to work on innovative projects with dynamic teams, providing the security and growth potential you seek.

• 100% Work from Home

Octal Philippines Inc. is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that meet our clients’ needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products and contribute to the overall architecture and technical direction of our projects.

• 5+ years of technical leadership experience, with a proven track record of leading successful engineering teams.
• Proficiency in Python and strong experience with Golang. Deep understanding of building and maintaining integrations.
• Stellar communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in hiring, coaching, and mentoring engineers, with a passion for helping others grow and succeed.
• Strong proficiency in AWS, with experience designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to interface effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and aligned engineering culture.

Octal Philippines Inc., a leading player in the Information Technology and Services industry, is seeking a dedicated and passionate PM - Customer Support Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our clients receive exceptional support and service throughout their journey with us. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in customer service management, with experience in managing support operations from a project management perspective. You will be responsible for leading a talented team of customer support representatives, ensuring their performance aligns with our strategic goals and high customer satisfaction standards. Your leadership will involve developing and implementing support strategies, tracking performance metrics, and working closely with other departments to enhance our service offerings. As a PM - Customer Support Manager, you will also play a critical role in training and onboarding new team members. We're looking for someone who is not only a strong leader but also has a deep understanding of customer needs in the technology sector. This position offers a unique opportunity to affect change and innovation in our customer support processes, with a focus on continuous improvement and client satisfaction. If you are driven by results and have a passion for providing top-notch service, we encourage you to apply and become a part of Octal Philippines Inc.'s mission to deliver excellence in IT services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the customer support team to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Design and implement customer support processes and best practices to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track team performance and customer satisfaction levels.
• Develop training programs for new hires and ongoing training for existing team members to enhance their skills.
• Collaborate with product and development teams to resolve customer issues effectively and improve product offerings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for escalated customer concerns and provide timely resolution solutions.
• Create a customer feedback loop to gather insights and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in customer service or support management.
• Proven experience as a Customer Support Manager or similar role in the IT industry.
• Strong understanding of customer service metrics and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and draw actionable insights to improve performance.
• Experience with ticketing systems and customer relationship management (CRM) software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage difficult situations professionally.

Job Description

• Analyze and organize raw data
• Build data systems and pipelines
• Evaluate business needs and objectives
• Combine raw information from different sources
• Explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability
• Identify opportunities for data acquisition
• Develop analytical tools and programs

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as Data Engineer with at least 3 Years professional work experience
2. Strong proficiency in at least one SQL Development (Oracle, MS SQL, or similar technologies) and ETL Development Tools (Informatica, Talend or similar technologies)
3. Knowledge in Shell Scripting, Hadoop Platform, Big Data
4. Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies
   

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with Data Modeling and Design
2. Familiarity with Python/R and AWS Service (Redshift)
3. Willing to work FULLY ONSITE (Ortigas)
   

Octal Philippines Inc. is looking for a skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our dynamic team. The SRE will be responsible for ensuring that our systems are reliable, scalable, and efficient. You will play a critical role in maintaining the uptime of our services, improving system performance, and automating processes to enhance productivity. The ideal candidate is a passionate technologist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling complex challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain the reliability and availability of production systems
• Implement automation to reduce operational toil and improve system reliability
• Identify and resolve performance issues and outages
• Collaborate with development teams to design scalable and robust systems
• Create and maintain SRE documentation and runbooks
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response activities
• Continuously improve tooling and processes to enhance the efficiency of operations

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in a Site Reliability Engineering or related role
• Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Bash)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proven experience in a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role, with a focus on designing and implementing scalable systems.

• Strong proficiency in programming languages, scripting and automation (Java, ReactJS, etc.).

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

• Deep understanding of networking, system administration, Windows, and Linux/Unix-based environments.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and to stakeholders

Communication Allowance, Health & Life Insurance & Others

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT Boldr

• Boldr is the first global B-Corp dedicated to delivering world-class Client experiences while creating access to dignified, meaningful work in communities around the world.
• We are a global team, united by our desire to connect diverse people with common values for boldr impact. 
• We employ just over a thousand team members across five countries and we want to employ over 5,000 people by 2027, if not sooner.

LET’S START WITH OUR VALUES

• Meaningful connections start with AUTHENTICITY
• We do our best work by being CURIOUS
• We grow by remaining DYNAMIC
• Our success combines AMBITIOUS VISION with OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE 
• At the heart of great partnerships we’ll always find EMPATHY

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE

As a Data Services Associate, you will be working with different tools and databases to review data. You are responsible for executing processes as defined by the client and/or management. The role requires keen attention to detail while maintaining productivity at defined proficiency levels and an aptitude to learn new processes.  

WHY DO WE WANT YOU

We are currently looking for impact-driven individuals who are passionate in helping Boldr grow and achieve our Purpose. We expect our Team to become our ultimate partners to success by always giving their 110% in everything, sharing their talents and quirks, and championing our core values: Curious, Dynamic and Authentic.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Execute processes assigned by the client and/or management.
• Ensure defined productivity targets are met.
• Ensure defined quality targets are met.
• Identify process improvement opportunities as they arise.
• Reports process deficiencies to ensure accurate execution of tasks.
• creating and finishing projects assigned by the client. 
• Collaborate with internal and external teams in completing projects.
• Review submissions.

WHAT WE’LL LIKE ABOUT YOU

 YOU ARE…

• Curious and authentic, just like us! #beboldr .

• An analytical and critical thinker, with an eye for even the most minute of details.
• Passionate about client satisfaction.

YOU HAVE…

• Bachelor's / College Degree in any field you’re passionate about!
• Previous experience in a related field is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
• Experience in using CRM and other similar applications or tools.
• Basic knowledge of cloud-based applications such as Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs and MS Office applications.

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home
• Training & Development
• Mental Health Program
• Philhealth Coverage

Work Arrangement: Fully remote, overlapping EST working hours.
Job Type: Full-time, Independent Contractor.
Salary Range: Up to $2500 based on experience.
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, with core hours between 9 AM – 6 PM EST.
Locations: Remote, open to candidates in LATAM and Philippines.

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

Why Work with Us?

We mean what we say that we’re building a different recruiting company here. We only work with exceptional founders from the US and EU who care about the long-term success of their team members. We also provide you with attainable 3, 6, 9, 12 month, and beyond retention bonuses in addition to community oriented opportunities like an annual retreat.

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing startup revolutionizing QA testing for web and mobile applications. With a focus on automated, LLM-powered testing, they are dedicated to transforming the testing process for faster, more cost-effective results.

Role Overview

As a QA Automation Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in driving customer success by delivering robust, automated test solutions using TypeScript and Playwright. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge LLM-powered tools, supporting customers with onboarding, ongoing test maintenance, and test execution.

Your Impact:
Your efforts will be key in expanding test coverage for clients, achieving customer satisfaction through reliable test automation, and refining QA workflows that drive the future of automated testing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Customer Test Automation
• Onboard new customers and maintain existing test automation with AI-powered tools.
• Analyze customer needs to prioritize test coverage and accuracy.
• Configure CI/CD integrations (e.g., GitHub Actions, Docker) for test execution.
2. Test Reliability and Maintenance
• Triage test failures to meet SLAs (<1 business day), identifying and resolving issues effectively.
• Support customers during test execution, troubleshooting, and result interpretation.
3. Tool and Process Improvement
• Collaborate with the engineering team to enhance test generation and maintenance tools.
• Document and refine customer workflows for scalable support and efficiency.
4. Knowledge Sharing and Documentation
• Document custom solutions and technical details for seamless customer support.
• Contribute to onboarding materials to ensure team alignment and growth.

Must-Have

• +2 years in software engineering or automation testing roles.
• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, Playwright, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker.
• Experience in web automation testing and API integration.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience in customer-facing roles.
• Strong documentation skills.

Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills

Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere

Generous PTO: Ample paid time off to rest and recharge

Direct Mentorship: Grow through guidance from international industry experts

Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth

Global Networking: Work and connect with professionals around the world

Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours that support a healthy work-life balance

Our Recruitment Process

• Application
• Screening
• Top-grading Interview
• Skills Assessment
• Client Interview
• Job Offer
• Client Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?

If this role aligns with your skills and career goals, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.

• Lead the team of developers, align technical direction, and provide leadership, support, and motivation
• Work with the Product Owners to develop provided user stories
• Work with the Solution Architects in designing technical solution to a specific set of business requirements within the framework defined by the Enterprise Architecture
• Liaise with team members, Delivery Leads, and Product Owners to ensure projects are completed to standard
• Oversee deployments/new releases and ensure that they are aligned with the product roadmap
• Advise the Delivery Leads, Product Owners, and the team regarding the technical implementation of the project
• Work with the App Support team to address system issues
• Document system design and programs specifications in technical design document
• Review code and ensure that the best practices and coding standards are implemented in the project
• Identify and remove bottlenecks that impede the progress of Sprint
• Solve issues and develop workarounds and alternative solutions
• Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments

Qualifications:

• Possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree, Computer Science/Information Technology, Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication), Science & Technology or equivalent
• Experience in Agile/Scrum process, language, and ceremonies.
• Experience in using Java and Spring/SpringBoot
• Experience in using relational databases (e.g. Oracle)
• Solid knowledge and experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery tools.
• Solid understanding of API, microservice, and integration concepts and technologies, such as REST, JSON, XML, message queues
• Experience in leading development teams
• Excellent analytical, technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and respond in a timely manner
  
  Preferred Requirements:
• Knowledgeable in using AWS, Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, or any other public cloud platform.
• Experience in Cloud Native Infrastructure, DevSecOps, and Microservice Architecture
• Experience in deploying apps to App Store and Play Store
• Experience in using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g. ReactJS)
• Has a background on backend, web, and mobile application development 

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Appian-based applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers.
• Ensure best practices in Appian development and deployment.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Appian applications.
• Stay updated with the latest Appian features and industry trends.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Appian applications with other systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience as an Tech Lead or Appian Developer respectively.
• Strong knowledge of Appian BPM (Business Process Management), SAIL (Self-Assembling Interface Layer), and Appian plugins.
• Experience with Appian integration using REST, SOAP, and other APIs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Appian certification is a plus.
• Banking related experience is a plus.

• Must have at least 3-5 years of experience in managing all facets of managing a SWL DW environment in Azure. 

• You will be responsible for designing and modelling a snowflake and star schema environment to create reporting cubes across various business functions, enabling self-service reporting for the organization. 

• Your role includes designing a multidimensional data warehouse using the SQL Server BI stack. A strong background in SQL development, particularly in creating data warehouse solutions, is essential. 

• You must understand advanced SQL techniques such as looping logic, indexing temporary tables, and other sophisticated database strategies. The ability to write optimized and performant SQL code is crucial. 

• Familiarity with additional programming languages like Python is required. Experience in developing reporting solutions using Power BI in a self-service environment is also necessary.  

• You will be tasked with supporting and administering the SQL data warehouse and Azure Data Factory. A solid understanding of Azure tools, including Data Factory and Databricks, is important for this role. 

• You will be responsible for debugging, monitoring, and troubleshooting BI solutions. 

• You should have a strong understanding of leading extract, transform, and load (ETL) tools. 

• You will develop techniques for quality data collection to ensure data adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy.  

• Recognizing business requirements within the BI context, you will create data models to transform raw data into meaningful insights. 

• You will provide oversight on database structure models in alignment with BI strategy and corporate KPIs. 

• You should have experience developing models, queries, and views within project timelines, with a focus on meeting deadlines. 

• Strong knowledge of implementing security in a SQL Data Warehouse environment, spanning data such as row level security and applying security to individuals access such as active directory or role level security. 

• A background in working with SAP, Salesforce, and non-SAP ERP systems is also required. 

At Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. Our aim is to become the “go to” provider of technical services.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences.

Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www.keywordsstudios.com

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Support Bar Lead to oversee employee support across our studios, globally.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of IT support and service desk operations for our local office and ensuring our team is providing an efficient and effective service to our internal users.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Support Bar Lead with excellent communication and leadership skills, who is looking to make an impact within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This role reports to the Head of Local Support and will involve working closely with colleagues in other offices to deliver a seamless service to our users.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Full scope of tasks including but not limited to:

• Lead the support bar team, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to team members.

• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Service Delivery team to ensure a seamless and efficient support experience for employees.

• Act as the main point of escalation for complex support issues.

• Analyze and report on key performance indicators to both the support team and senior management.

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with our employees, providing personalized and empathetic support.

• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and use this knowledge to improve support processes and procedures.

• Manage the support bar schedule, staffing levels, and workload distribution to ensure optimal coverage.

• Manage all local IT support operations to ensure that SLAs are met and that our internal users are provided with an exceptional user experience.

• Collaborate with global IT support teams to ensure global IT policies and standards are consistently implemented and measured.

• Ensure that all IT assets in the local office are managed and maintained to a high standard.

• Proactively manage relationships with suppliers and partners ensuring service level agreements and contracts are maintained and renewed as required.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation related to workplace services, health and safety, and environmental management.

• Collaborate with other senior leaders and stakeholders to build a strong culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and learning across the organization.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Global experience within a business services environment and ideally video games development and/or working in a highly technical development environment.

• Strong knowledge of first and second line support operations.
• Strong knowledge of ServiceNow and industry trends.

• Excellent relationship building skills.

• Ability to work in a matrix management environment.

• Proven experience in managing a high-performing customer service or support team.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to analyse, interpret, and report on complex data.

• Passion for gaming and the gaming industry.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Strong customer service orientation, with a focus on delivering high-quality services to employees and stakeholders.

• Group life insurance
• Group income protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days Holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions
• Cyclescheme
• Tech Scheme

At Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. Our aim is to become the “go to” provider of technical services.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences.

Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www.keywordsstudios.com

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Support Bar Analyst to oversee first and second line support across our studios, globally.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of IT support and service desk operations for our local office and ensuring our team is providing an efficient and effective service to our internal users.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Support Bar Analyst with excellent communication and leadership skills, who is looking to make an impact within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This role reports to the Head of Local Support and will involve working closely with colleagues in other offices to deliver a seamless service to our users.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Full scope of tasks including but not limited to:

• Act as front-line support for local and/or time zone-based employees.

• Serve as the main point of contact for our customers via email, walk ups, and chat support.

• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and troubleshoot issues related to our products and services.

• Utilize relevant software and databases to effectively diagnose, track and resolve customer issues and address complaints.

• Maintain accurate records, including call logs and ticketing systems, to track customer interactions and issue resolution.

• Collaborate with other teams to identify and resolve technical issues.

• Stay up to date with industry trends and provide input on continuous improvement to the Helpdesk and customer service workflows.

• Identify and escalate issues requiring urgent attention to the appropriate parties.

• Ensure SLAs are met and that our internal users are provided with an exceptional user experience.

• Ensure that all IT assets in the local office are managed and maintained to a high standard.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation related to workplace services, health and safety, and environmental management.

• Collaborate with other senior leaders and stakeholders to build a strong culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and learning across the organization.

• Global experience within a business services environment and ideally video games development and/or working in a highly technical development environment.

• Strong knowledge of first and second line support operations.
• Strong knowledge of ServiceNow and industry trends.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix management environment.
• Proven work experience in a customer service or Helpdesk role.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new software applications and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong customer service orientation, with a focus on delivering high-quality services to employees and stakeholders.

• Great Place to Work certified for 4 consecutive years
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Global exposure