Employment Hero

Senior Software Engineer – Tech Lead Experience

Employment Hero

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Vietnam

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead by example, designing, implementing, and reviewing scalable backend systems.
  • Collaborate with Software Engineers and Product teams throughout the product development lifecycle to identify challenges, shape solutions, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
  • Champion engineering best practices including clean architecture, automated testing, CI/CD, and peer reviews.
  • Mentor and guide engineers in your squad to foster technical growth and ownership.
  • Communicate clearly and proactively in an asynchronous, distributed environment.

Requirements

  • You are a senior-level Software Engineer with strong experience in backend or API development.
  • You have solid engineering fundamentals and a track record of solving real-world problems through scalable, maintainable systems.
  • You take ownership of the problems you solve, thinking beyond the code to ensure your solutions create lasting value for customers and the business.
  • **You are proficient in at least one backend language and are open to learning our stack.**
  • You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and thrive in cross-functional environments with global teammates.
  • You are a team player who supports others, embraces feedback, and contributes to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • At Employment Hero, we value curiosity, adaptability, and impact over tenure. If you bring passion, problem-solving skills, and a growth mindset, we will help you do the best work of your career.
  • You thrive in a remote-first environment and are comfortable working with autonomy, clarity, and accountability.
Benefits
  • You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
  • You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
  • You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
  • You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
  • You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes, a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
backend developmentAPI developmentclean architectureautomated testingCI/CDscalable systemsmaintainable systemsproblem-solvingproficient in backend languageengineering fundamentals
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationteam playerfeedback acceptancecuriosityadaptabilityimpact orientationgrowth mindsetmentoringownership