Head of Engineering

ABOUT CLIENT

Our client is a global technology company that specializes in providing innovative IT solutions for the financial services industry

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead, scale, and mentor software engineering teams in Vietnam across diverse technology stacks
Promote a strong engineering culture focused on innovation, delivery excellence, and agile best practices
Establish and grow local technology centers of excellence in transformation areas like cloud, blockchain, and AI
Drive continuous improvement in engineering productivity, tooling, and quality assurance
Provide oversight and capacity planning in collaboration with Professional Services Units (PSUs) and Country Units (CUs)
Support presales initiatives by advising on technical solutions, delivery models, and team composition
Represent engineering and IDU resource needs in local talent planning, mentoring, and skills development
Partner with local teams to ensure a high-performing and compliant working environment
Collaborate with Risk & Quality teams to manage and escalate supply, demand and operational risks or non-compliance concerning delivery
Ensure staffing needs meet all defined quality standards and compliance frameworks across global client engagements
Work closely with stakeholders to align engineering practices, delivery models, and resource mobilization
Assist business development teams in shaping technology proposals, solution architecture, and rate card structures

JOB REQUIREMENT

More than 10 years of experience in software engineering, including a minimum of 5 years in senior leadership positions
Proven capability to assemble and manage engineering teams in global delivery scenarios
Thorough comprehension of agile development frameworks and best practices in engineering management
Previous experience in the financial services or fintech sector is beneficial
Outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
Proficiency in English and Vietnamese; knowledge of Mandarin is an advantage

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Attractive salary
Guaranteed 13th-month salary
Additional performance-based bonuses
Access to professional English course
Comprehensive health insurance
Generous annual leave
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Emphasis on Company Culture and Core Values
Professional Development Training with personalized career growth plans
Exposure to global environment and diverse, international teams
Opportunity to work with leaders in technology within the financial services industry
Work with prominent clients in capital markets, banking, and other sectors

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:

Outsource

Technical Skills:

Backend, Frontend, Management

Location:

Ho Chi Minh - Viet Nam

Working Policy:

Hybrid

Job ID:

J01927

Status:

Close

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