Job Summary
Job description
Overview of job
Join the founding tech team transforming Vietnamʼs largest café chain into a digital-first F&B and retail powerhouse. As a Junior Backend Engineer, you'll help build and maintain high-impact systems that connect our ERP, POS, sales channels, and internal tools. We work with Go, Node.js, Python, Postgres, and Kubernetes. If you're eager to learn, grow your skills,
and make a real-world impact, this is the perfect role for you.
Key Accountabilities
- Help build and maintain backend services using Go, Node.js, and Python.
- Assist with integrating complex systems — ERP, POS, mobile app, e-commerce, inventory, and more.
- Participate in the full development lifecycle, from development and testing to deployment and support.
- Implement database layer and write efficient & performant queries.
- Develop APIs and contribute to our event-driven systems for seamless communication.
Contribute to system reliability by writing tests and helping monitor services. - Write clean, efficient, and testable code while learning and following our engineering best practices.
VTI offers you a fulfill working experience with:
- Health care and dental insurance.
- Phone and gas allowance.
- 12 paid-leave days a year.
- Good discounts at Highlands Shops and Pho24 shops.
- Prime location in Sala.
- Sponsored events (Women’s Day, Men’s Day, Halloween party, Christmas party, Year-end party, and more).
Job Requirement
Must Have:
- 2-3 years of experience in backend development with strong project experience with Golang and Python.
- Familiarity with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL.
- An interest in or some exposure to concepts like microservices, CI/CD, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Basic understanding of web security principles and building APIs.
- Strong Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures).
- Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- A proactive, can-do attitude and a strong passion for learning and problem-solving.
Nice To Have:
- Experience in building front-end facing services, mobile apps, and integrating with frontend stacks such as Next.js, React, and React Native.
- Hands-on working with cloud platforms like Azure or GCP.
- Familiarity with different database types: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.
- Experience integrating with third-party APIs (e.g., payment, logistics, social login).
- A good understanding of software testing principles and automation.
Languages
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English
Speaking: Intermediate - Reading: Intermediate - Writing: Intermediate
Technical Skill
- Golang
- Python
- PostgreSQL
- Algorithm
- MySQL
- Software testing
- MongoDB
- API
- Mobile App
- Docker
- MS Azure
- React Native
- ReactJS
- Kubernetes
- Microservices
- GCP
- NextJS
- CI/CD
COMPETENCES
- Communication Skills
- Proactive
- Can-do attitude
- Problem Solving Skills
BUSINESS PROFILE
Viet Thai International provides a dynamic and challenging work environment with tremendous opportunities for professional as well as personal growth.
Viet Thai International JSC (VTI) was established in 1998 and today has grown into one of the largest consumer marketing and multi-unit retail operators in Vietnam. The Company’s vision is to play a significant part in improving the quality of life for Vietnam’s rising middle class.
Over the past decade, VTI has been instrumental in shaping the country’s modern retail and branding environment. This is through a portfolio of Company-owned brands such as Highlands Coffee, Pho 24. Additionally, VTI represents leading international brands including Hard Rock Cafe, Swarovski, ALDO Shoes & Accessories . We are always looking for great people to join our ranks. If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we’d like to hear from you.