Senior Backend Engineer (Python/AWS)

Our company, with expert teams in Berlin and Ho Chi Minh City, provides innovative software solutions for startups and leading enterprise businesses in Germany. The team in Berlin and Ho Chi Minh City collaborates to develop high-quality solutions.

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Python/AWS) to join our team in Ho Chi Minh City. This role is ideal for team players interested in building an international career as a product builder as well as a coder.

Developing and maintaining scalable backend services using Python for a live product

Designing and implementing robust RESTful APIs and backend systems following industry best practices

Leading the design and development of cloud-native backend solutions on AWS (e.g., ECS, SQS, SNS)

Driving the architecture and scalability of backend systems for reliability, performance, and maintainability

Defining and enforcing coding standards, testing strategies, and best practices across the backend codebase

Implementing and overseeing observability practices, including monitoring, logging, and alerting

Collaborating closely with frontend engineers, QA, DevOps, and product stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions

Conducting code reviews, technical design reviews, and architectural discussions

Leading troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex production issues

Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and supporting their technical growth

Contributing to technical documentation, system design documentation, and knowledge sharing

Staying up to date with emerging technologies and driving technical innovation within the team

5 - 7 years of experience in backend software development using Python

Strong experience building production systems with FastAPI or similar Python frameworks

Proven experience designing scalable, maintainable backend architectures

Strong expertise in RESTful API design and distributed system design

Proven experience in running a production environment with active users, and no downtime deployment

Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications on cloud platforms

Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and observability systems

Strong experience with automated testing, including unit and integration testing

Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and clean coding practices

Experience integrating AI services or building AI-enabled backend features

Strong problem-solving ability and ability to drive technical decisions

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Proficiency in English communication

Nice To Have

Competitive compensation package and benefits

Year-end bonus equivalent to a 13th-month salary

Up to 18 days of annual leave

Additional premium health insurance coverage

Commuting to and from work sponsored by Grab Services

Complimentary gourmet coffee, beverages, snacks, and fresh fruits

Emphasis on individual development:

Flexible work policy accommodating personal schedules and commitments

Dynamic, enjoyable, and agile work environment fostering creativity and collaboration

Open-minded, kind, and humble colleagues

PEGASI – IT Recruitment Consultancy | Email: recruit@pegasi.com.vn | Tel: +84 28 3622 8666