
Senior Backend Engineer
WorldQuant1 month ago
Hanoi, Vietnam or Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamSenior
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize backend systems and services.
- Architect and maintain performant and reliable database solutions.
- Implement network communications and API endpoints.
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate systems across the application stack.
- Apply computer science fundamentals to solve complex technical problems.
- Contribute to technical decisions and architectural discussions.
- Design and maintain scalable distributed systems.
- Optimize application and system performance.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development experience focused on backend systems.
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, system design, and software architecture.
- Deep understanding of database systems, query optimization, schema design, and data modeling.
- Knowledge of network protocols, API design, and secure communications.
- Familiarity with modern web architecture, frontend technologies, and full-stack interactions.
- Experience developing and maintaining production Python applications.
- Experience with distributed systems design.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools.
- Background in performance optimization and systems scalability.
- Demonstrated contributions to significant technical projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package and career development opportunities.
- Training courses, library access, speakers, and learning events.
- Premium health insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous time-off policy, sabbatical leave based on tenure, and trade union benefits for staff and family.
- Monthly team-building activities and employee clubs.
- Annual company trip and occasional global conferences with opportunities to travel and connect with global teams.
- Tea, snacks, and meals provided daily in the office.