Solutions Specialist

Adaptive

WE ARE:  Mabuhay! This is an exciting opportunity for a Java developer to join our team in the Philippines.  At Adaptive, we are a financial consulting firm that partners with capital, commodity, and digital market participants. We value differentiation through technology. Our experienced teams design and deliver complex front-office technology solutions using our proven accelerators to create long-term competitive advantage. Our clients include the world’s leading investment banks, investment managers, fintechs and capital market service providers. With a global reach with offices in London, New York,Manila, Barcelona and Montreal, we have a proven track record delivering powerful, elegant and intuitive trading technology solutions. We are expanding our product capability and looking for talented individuals to help build transformational capital markets products including:  * Aeron - our flagship high-performance messaging infrastructure. * Hydra - our developer framework for accelerating the development and delivery of trading systems. * Artio - our market-leading open-source FIX engine. YOU ARE:  * A great team player who loves sharing knowledge and learning from others * A problem solver with strong analytical skills * Excited about learning new things and keeping up to date * Happy to work in a test-driven and Agile development fashion YOU HAVE:  * Experience in Java server-side software development. * Expertise in Java technologies, including related Java and other technologies. * Solid experience programming using Core Java. Minimum Java 17 * General knowledge of data injection/inversion of control. * Experience using messaging technologies. * General familiarity with data structures such as sets, hashes, caches etc. * Knowledge of concurrency, resiliency, caching, HTTP and REST. * A good understanding of software development methodologies and best practices, including experience with Agile methodologies * Working with DevOps to deploy applications. * Experience with software maintenance, bug fixing, and enhancements. * Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong Exposure to standard financial interchange protocols i.e. FIX, ITCH YOU WILL:  * Design and develop Java applications and libraries * Write clean, efficient and well-documented code. * Troubleshoot and debug Java applications to ensure smooth performance. * Conduct unit testing to ensure code quality and application stability. * Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and reusability. * Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in Java development. * Participate in Agile development methodology and adhere to software development best practices. * Pair with other team members to ensure high-quality outcomes NICE TO HAVE: * Exposure to low latency/high performance systems * Exposure to additional languages (C, C++, Go, Rust, C#) * Experience developing Front Office financial systems * Experience in delivering OMS/EMS/Exchange systems * Exposure to equities trading and brokerages * Experience with build tools and automation Gradle, GitHub Actions etc * To be immersed in high-standard engineering culture. Our fantastic team takes pride in crafting complex technical solutions but also loves sharing their knowledge and helping you grow professionally (we have extraordinary minds at Adaptive) You can learn from anyone here, which is  the beauty of it * To take part in the growth and development of a great company * Our teams feel free to speak up, make suggestions and raise concerns. * Collaborative team environment: we all work together, respect each other, and pitch in * Great consideration for work/life balance (highly-flexible, hybrid working model, well-being benefits…). Balance between professional and personal life is massively important to us. * We work hard to provide a positive, collaborative and inclusive culture and to positively impact our staff and local communities through different well-being, diversity and inclusion programmes. WHY US:  * To be immersed in high-standard engineering culture. Our fantastic team takes pride in crafting complex technical solutions but also loves sharing their knowledge and helping you grow professionally (we have extraordinary minds at Adaptive) You can learn from anyone here, which is  the beauty of it * To take part in the growth and development of a great company * Our teams feel free to speak up, make suggestions and raise concerns. * Collaborative team environment: we all work together, respect each other, and pitch in * Great consideration for work/life balance (highly-flexible, hybrid working model, well-being benefits…). Balance between professional and personal life is massively important to us. * We work hard to provide a positive, collaborative and inclusive culture and to positively impact our staff and local communities through different well-being, diversity and inclusion programmes. WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF US  YOU CAN CHECK OUR GLASSDOOR PAGE :)    * BENEFITS   * Among our benefits are: * 23 days PTO * Retirement plan * HMO including dependents * Group Life Insurance * THE PROCESS Long interview processes are stressful and boring and that is not us  We want to make sure that everything runs smoothly. So here you will have three stage interviews: 1- A chat with one of our great recruiters.  2- A zoom chat with one of our Java colleagues where they will ask you detailed questions about Java  knowledge and your experience. 3- A Face to Face interview (either in our office or via Zoom). During this interview, we will dig even deeper, and you will have a technical task to do. You will also have a chat with our local director.  A little tip for you during those stages:  Collaboration is massively important to us, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts, ask questions, ask for help if needed, etc :)  Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS or Azure, is a plus.

Get-e

YOUR JOB Get-e is building and scaling a SaaS product for airline crew flight and train travel, internally named Positioning Activities. It sits within Get-e's wider travel operations platform and supports airline customers with crew positioning across flights and rail. This role owns that product end-to-end from Manila and makes the capability scalable, reliable, and commercially viable. The Product & Business Manager gives direction to a cross-functional team across product design, engineering, operations, and administration to improve workflows, automate manual processes, and build integrations with flight and train ticket providers. We want a hands-on owner with a startup mindset and strong execution: someone who makes progress without waiting for perfect instructions, communicates clearly, and keeps stakeholders aligned through disciplined updates and decision-making. YOUR PROFILE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Drive business development for new airline and travel operator customers, in close collaboration with the sales teams. * Own supplier and aggregator relationships commercially: negotiate contracts, manage SLAs, and ensure competitive pricing with GDS providers, NDC airlines, and rail operators. * Translate customer needs, operational pain points, and business goals into clear product priorities. * Lead new customer launches and manage expectations and deadlines. * Lead product discovery and delivery for the whole platform. * Design operational processes to handle complaints, ticket updates, and financial concerns. * Identify operational inefficiencies and turn them into scalable product improvements. * Improve the UX and automation of workflows for existing airline customers. * Work closely with engineering on API integrations, booking flows, and operational fallback processes. * Report regularly to senior leadership on business unit KPIs, commercial progress, and strategic risks. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED * 6+ years of experience as a Product and/or Business Manager, preferably in a startup, scale-up, or operational product environment. * Proven experience with API integrations and complex booking or transaction flows. * Strong experience working with engineering, product design, and operational teams. * Comfortable working close to daily operations and turning messy workflows into clear product solutions. * Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. PREFERRED * Experience with GDS, NDC, crew planning, airline operations, or travel booking platforms. * Experience with flight, rail, travel logistics, or workflow automation products. WHY US? We believe in taking care of our team because when you’re at your best, so are we. Here’s what you can look forward to: * Travel Expense and Parking Reimbursement: We’ve got your commuting costs covered. Prefer driving? We’ll handle a portion of your travel expenses and parking at the office * Experience Our Service: Wondering why our clients rave about our cab service? You can use it twice a year yourself around the world. * Free Snacks: Hungry? Grab some snacks and refreshments from the pantry.  * Vacation Days: Relax and recharge with 15 days of vacation each year on top of 15 days of sick leaves * Remote Work: Hybrid working model (2 days from home), with the possibility of working 2 weeks from abroad. Does this sound like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for? There’s only one way to find out, apply today!

Smartly

ABOUT THE ROLE The Solutions Specialist solves operational and technical workflow challenges by designing, building, and maintaining scalable automations and custom solutions within the Smartly platform and Google Apps Script environment. This person partners with internal teams and clients to translate business requirements into reliable workflows, scripts, integrations, and platform configurations that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. In the first 12 months, this hire will be accountable for reducing manual work, improving implementation quality and stability, and expanding regional delivery capacity through faster, more standardized technical solutioning. They will also help strengthen troubleshooting, QA, documentation, and knowledge sharing across the team. AS A SOLUTIONS SPECIALIST AT SMARTLY, YOU WILL … * Partner with internal stakeholders and clients to understand business, workflow, and technical requirements. * Translate requirements into technical specifications, Smartly configurations, scripts, automations, and scalable process improvements.  * Build, test, deploy, and maintain Smartly workflows, templates, rules, and custom automations. * Develop and optimize Google Apps Script solutions for data processing, validation, reporting, and operational efficiency.  * Research, design, and implement bespoke solutions using APIs, JSON-based data flows, and scripting to solve customer use cases. * Troubleshoot and resolve issues across scripts, APIs, integrations, and Smartly workflows, including cases with incomplete or ambiguous information. * Perform QA and monitoring to ensure reliability, performance, stability, and appropriate error handling of custom implementations. * Document bugs, implementation details, and best practices, and contribute to internal tools, documentation, and scalable team knowledge sharing. WE'RE DEFINITELY LOOKING FOR YOU, IF YOU HAVE... * Proficiency in JavaScript and Google Apps Script.  * Experience working with APIs, JSON structures, and data workflows. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills in automation or API-driven environments. * Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and scalable workflows. * Strong verbal and written English communication skills. * Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.  * Structured, logical problem-solving approach with strong attention to detail and quality assurance. * Willingness to work flexible hours to support global or cross-regional collaboration. * Familiarity with Smartly platform workflows, templates, and rules. * Experience supporting integrations with Meta, Google Ads, YouTube, DV360, or Campaign Manager 360. * Familiarity with Git, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform. ABOUT SMARTLY Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it. Visit Smartly to learn more. The processing of your information is described in our Candidate Privacy Notice.