Application Developer

Job Brief

Open to Philippines-based applicants

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

Objectives of Role

The key objectives the Applications Developer focus on leveraging common platform's (e.g. Power Apps, Quickbase) low-code capabilities to build and deploy custom applications, while also integrating with existing systems and data sources. Specifically, they aim to deliver solutions that automate workflows, streamline business processes, and improve user experience through mobile and web apps, all while ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.

This includes designing, developing, and maintaining databases that meet specific requirements, optimizing database performance, writing efficient SQL queries, and ensuring data integrity. They also need to understand data modeling, database architecture, and various SQL concepts like joins, subqueries, indexing, and stored procedures.

This role will also assist the business with building and maintaining AI embedded applications and AI agents and integrations between systems using APIs.

Expected Outcomes

• Development of High-Quality Internal Applications
• Delivery of secure, stable, and well-documented custom applications that meet the functional requirements of internal stakeholders.
• Successful deployment of new tools or systems within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Improved Business Efficiency Through Automation
• Identification and implementation of workflow automations and process improvements that reduce manual effort, increase accuracy, and save time across departments.
• Tangible productivity gains in key business functions (e.g., finance, HR, operations, sales) through technology-driven solutions.
• Enhanced System Integration and Data Flow
• Seamless integration between internal systems and third-party platforms (e.g., ERP, CRM, cloud services), improving data accuracy, availability, and accessibility.
• Reduction in data silos and manual data handling.
• Responsive Application Support and Maintenance
• Timely resolution of application-related incidents, bugs, and enhancement requests.
• Regular performance tuning and proactive maintenance to ensure application uptime and reliability.
• Strong Stakeholder Satisfaction and Collaboration
• High levels of stakeholder engagement and satisfaction with the responsiveness, usability, and value of IT-developed solutions.
• Positive feedback from business users and IT leadership on communication and delivery quality.
• Robust Technical Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
• Contribution to comprehensive documentation of systems, integrations, and development processes that support maintenance, knowledge transfer, and onboarding of new developers.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Designing and building applications:

Create new applications or modify existing ones based on client specifications or user needs.

• Building Intelligent, Agenic Applications:

Create new applications and modify existing ones to act as active partners for end-users

• AI Agent Development:

Building autonomous systems that can perceive their environment, reason through multi-step problems and execute tasks.

• Writing code:

They use programming languages to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

• Financial Systems Support & Development:

Team member support implementation of BST11 ERP in UK and day to day operational support

• Quickbase Level 2 Support & Development:

Widely used internal database tool e.g. Project & Contract Management modules, Performance Review process, CRM that requires ongoing development changes and new features and advanced support.

• Testing and debugging:

Thorough testing is crucial to ensure applications function correctly and identify and fix bugs.

• Collaborating with teams:

Work closely with other IT professionals within the organisation and with external software vendors as appropriate. Key member of the Application Development Group within DT-Global; Participate in Change Management Board as required.

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving:

They identify and resolve issues related to performance, security, or errors within applications.

• Staying updated:

The technology landscape is constantly evolving, so application developers need to keep abreast of new trends and tools.

• Documentation:

Creating clear and concise technical documentation for the application and its code.

• Communication:

Communicating effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members throughout the development lifecycle.

About You

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Knowledge of Power Automate/Power Apps Platform & associated Development techniques
• Intermediate to Advanced SQL, Python and Javascript languages.
• Bachelor of Information Science or equivalent/similar degree or equivalent industry experience
• Flexible working hours based on client requirements (Europe, UK, USA, Asia Pacific) as needed
• AI agent and app development
• Development/Management of APIs

Desirable

• Microsoft CoPilot development experience
• Quickbase Application Development
• Sharepoint Administration and Development
• ERP Systems & Accounting experience/exposure
• International Development industry experience

Why join DT Global?

At DT Global, we are committed to the ongoing professional and personal development of all our people, helping them grow and reach their full potential. Harnessing their talent, maximising their contribution, and rewarding performance are all integral to our success.

We welcome your interest in joining the DT Global Asia Pacific team.

How To Apply

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Please submit

• Your CV
• A cover letter outlining your suitability to the role

APPLICATIONS CLOSE on 15 July 2026 Wednesday, 11:59 pm Manila time

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.

We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with.

Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.