YOUR NEW ROLE CODE LEAP
With our expert teams set up across two continents, CODE LEAP provides innovative software solutions for venture-backed startups and leading enterprise businesses alike in Germany. Our team in Berlin (Germany) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) work hand-in-hand to develop state-of-the-art solutions of the highest quality.
We are looking for a
Senior Backend Engineer (Python/AWS) to join our expert team in Ho Chi Minh City. This role is perfect for team players with a strong interest in developing their international career - not just as a coder, but as a product builder.
YOUR EXCITING TASKS
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python on a production running product
- Architect and implement robust RESTful APIs and backend systems following industry best practices
- Lead the design and development of cloud-native backend solutions on AWS (e.g., ECS, SQS, SNS)
- Drive the architecture and scalability of backend systems to ensure reliability, performance, and maintainability
- Define and enforce coding standards, testing strategies, and best practices across the backend codebase
- Implement and oversee observability practices, including monitoring, logging, and alerting
- Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, QA, DevOps, and product stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
- Conduct code reviews, technical design reviews, and architectural discussions
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex production issues
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and support their technical growth
- Contribute to technical documentation, system design documentation, and knowledge sharing
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and help drive technical innovation within the team
YOUR PROFILE AND YOUR PERSONALITY
- 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 AWS
- Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
- Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and observability systems (Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry, etc.)
- Strong experience with automated testing, including unit and integration testing (e.g., Pytest)
- 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
- Experience with other software developer technologies, such as Typescript/NodeJS
- Interest in leading a team of software engineers in Vietnam
- Direct client communication experience
- Experience in successful communication between team members in different time zones
- Genuine interest in telecom and AI domain
Benefits Await You At Code Leap- Competitive salary and benefits
- Year-end bonus (13th-month salary)
- Generous annual leave of up to 18 days
- Additional premium health insurance
- Enjoy a stress-free and comfortable commute to and from work with our Grab Services sponsor
- Enjoy an endless selection of delicious refreshments, including gourmet coffee, beverages, snacks, and fresh fruits, all complimentary
- Focused on individual development:
- Unlimited access to Udemy and other recommendation courses
- Sponsored Professional certificates such as AWS, PMI, Scrum Master, etc
- Sharing session every Friday, come along with lunch provided by CODE LEAP
- 1-on-1 coaching with experienced professionals
- Flexible work policy, which provides flexible hours to accommodate personal schedules and commitments
- Dynamic, fun, and agile environment, perfect for sharing and creativity
- Open-minded, kind & humble colleagues
CONTACT
Please reach out and contact us now with your latest CV as well as a little description of yourself at [Confidential Information]
