Backend Engineer (Microservice, AWS)

ABOUT CLIENT

Our client is using new technology to develop products for the banking industry

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Backend Engineer to focus on designing, developing, and deploying scalable, highly available, and low latency backend services in specific problem domains.
The role involves analyzing, defining, and documenting requirements, as well as identifying potential solutions using agile delivery frameworks to efficiently deliver change.
As a Backend Engineer, you will also be responsible for solving complex technical and business problems, learning new technologies and frameworks, and taking full ownership of the features you work on.
This includes the full lifecycle of the product, from design and development to testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Pragmatic mindset.
Strong problem-solving skills, willingness to learn, and inquisitiveness.
Several years of software development experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, etc.).
Proficient in database and schema design for large-scale applications.
Flexible and adaptable attitude, open to constant change.
Ability to collaborate and fit into an Agile environment.
Good command of English.Experience in developing distributed systems using microservices architecture, serverless architecture, and event-driven architecture. Knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Redis, Python (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI), or similar technologies is beneficial.
Familiarity with AWS, Ansible, Packer, Docker, and Kubernetes is a significant advantage.
Experience with automated testing frameworks.
Strong English listening and speaking skills.
Experience working in the banking and financial domain.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Company offers meal and parking benefits.
Full benefits and probationary salary provided.
Insurance coverage as per Vietnamese labor law and premium health care for employees and their families.
Work environment is values-driven, international, and agile in nature.
Opportunities for overseas travel related to training and work.
Participation in internal Hackathons and company events such as team building, coffee runs, and blue card activities.
Additional benefits include a 13th-month salary and performance bonuses.
Employees receive 15 days of annual leave and 3 days of sick leave per year.
Work-life balance with a 40-hour workweek from Monday to Friday.

CONTACT

PEGASI – IT Recruitment Consultancy | Email: recruit@pegasi.com.vn | Tel: +84 28 3622 8666
We are PEGASI – IT Recruitment Consultancy in Vietnam. If you are looking for new opportunity for your career path, kindly visit our website www.pegasi.com.vn for your reference. Thank you!

Job Summary

Company Type:

Product

Technical Skills:

Python, Java, AWS

Location:

Ho Chi Minh - Viet Nam

Working Policy:

Hybrid

Salary:

Negotiation

Job ID:

J01589

Status:

Active

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