Founded in 2000, GTV Vietnam (Green Tech Ventures Vietnam) is a multinational group with 8 subsidiaries, focusing on Power Business, Insurance and Banking. We strive toward corporate growth and sustainable development through worldwide investment.
We are building a team in Vietnam for Banking project and are looking for a seasoned and visionary Head of Software Engineering with extensive experience in Microservices Design and Development on AWS, and expertise in integrating modern cloud systems with traditional on- premise banking systems via APIs. This role is pivotal in leading our engineering teams to build, deploy, and integrate cutting- edge, scalable software solutions that bridge cloud- native microservices with legacy banking systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy:
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align technology strategies with overall business goals, ensuring the delivery of high- quality, secure, and scalable solutions.
• Develop and implement the software engineering strategy with a focus on microservices architecture, cloud- native development on AWS, and seamless integration with on- premise banking systems.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a diverse engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in software development.
Microservices Architecture & Development:
• Guide the implementation of microservices communication through APIs, messaging systems, and service meshes, ensuring reliable and efficient inter- service interactions.
• Lead the decomposition of monolithic applications into microservices, focusing on optimizing for performance, security, and maintainability.
• Oversee the architecture, design, and implementation of microservices- based systems, ensuring they are modular, scalable, and resilient.
AWS Cloud Management:
• Ensure best practices in AWS resource management, focusing on performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Implement robust CI/CD pipelines using AWS tools like CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy, ensuring fast and reliable software delivery.
• Drive the adoption and optimization of AWS services (e.g., ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS) for building and managing scalable, cloud- native applications.
API Integration with On- Premise Banking Systems:
• Design and manage APIs that facilitate seamless communication between AWS- hosted services and legacy banking infrastructure.
• Lead the integration of cloud- native microservices with on- premise banking systems, ensuring secure and efficient data exchange.
• Address challenges related to latency, security, and data consistency in hybrid cloud/on- premise environments, ensuring compliance with banking regulations.
Technical Oversight & Best Practices:
• Conduct regular reviews of architecture, design, and code to maintain the highest standards of software quality and performance.
• Advocate for and implement DevOps practices, promoting collaboration between development and operations for smoother deployments and faster iteration cycles.
• Ensure the engineering teams adhere to best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and continuous integration.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
• Drive innovation within the engineering teams by encouraging experimentation and the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay up- to- date with the latest trends in microservices, cloud computing, API design, and banking technology.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team, ensuring the engineering organization remains competitive and forward- thinking.
Qualifications:
Required:
Experience:
• Proven expertise in microservices architecture, design, and development, particularly on AWS.
• Extensive experience in integrating cloud- based systems with on- premise banking infrastructure using APIs.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Technical Skills:
• Deep understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration technologies.
• Experience with AWS services (e.g., ECS, EKS, Lambda, API Gateway) and their application in building scalable systems.
• Expertise in designing and managing APIs, including RESTful and SOAP services, for secure and efficient integration with legacy systems.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages suitable for microservices (e.g., Golang, Java, Python, Node.js, Go).
• Leadership Skills:
• Strong communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non- technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale large, high- performing engineering teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
Preferred:
• Experience in the banking or financial services industry, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Experience in modernizing legacy banking systems and transitioning them to cloud- based architectures.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and automated testing strategies.
Personal Attributes:
• Results- Oriented: Focused on delivering high- quality, secure, and scalable software solutions that meet business needs.
• Strategic Visionary: Able to see the big picture and align engineering efforts with long- term business goals.
• Mentor and Coach: Dedicated to the growth and development of engineering talent.
• Innovative Leader: Capable of driving technological change and fostering a culture of innovation.
Why you’ll love working with us:
Annual health check package.
Join a young and dynamic team with awesome projects applying the latest technology.
Attractive compensation & benefit, Full salary in probation.
Engaging events: Annual Company Trip and Teambuilding, Town Hall, etc.
Performance Bonus.
Culture of openness and honesty in which individuals are respected and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Working with specialists from all over the world provides you with a fantastic opportunity to expand your skill set.
13th Month Salary Bonus.
Free parking.
Salary and Performance review: twice a year.
