Senior/Lead Backend Engineer

Senior/Lead Backend Engineer (Product/ System/ SaaS/ PaaS)

We are currently looking for a strong Backend Engineer with solid architectural understanding and hands-on development experience. You will play a key role in designing and developing sophisticated SaaS/PaaS applications that prioritize performance, usability, and accessibility, and building & leading your own team in the Vietnam office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, high-performing microservices using Java Spring Boot.
• Design and implement scalable and distributed solutions to meet complex business requirements.
• Utilize PostgreSQL for database management and integration within services.
• Create and manage containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments using Kubernetes (K8S).
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to analyze requirements, propose solutions, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Develop comprehensive testing strategies, including unit and integration testing, to ensure reliable and secure applications.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability by following best practices and conducting regular code reviews.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software development
• Strong Java and Spring Boot experience
• Strong software architecture understanding
• Experience with distributed systems / microservice architectures
• Good understanding of containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes)
• PostgreSQL or other relational database experience
• Experience designing scalable backend systems and APIs
• Ability to work across backend and infrastructure topics when needed
• Experience building SaaS/PaaS products .
• Familiarity with AI/LLM-related technologies is a plus
• Experience with DevOps, cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, or platform engineering is a strong advantage

Soft Skills

• Ability to drive technical decisions independently
• Mentoring or technical leadership experience
• Ownership mentality and ability to work in fast-moving product environments
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken & written)
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance
• Pragmatic problem-solving mindset
• High motivation and reliability
• Product-oriented thinking instead of only task execution
• Ability to collaborate internationally with distributed teams

Why you'll love working here

• Working time: Monday-Friday 9:00-18:00 (Hybrid, at least 2 days/week at the office)
• Annual personal review meeting
• Full payment during probation period
• Full 13th salary
• 12 annual leaves
• Company trip
• Variable bonus.
• Gifts on special events.
• Monthly team bonding.