Upzi

SENIOR BACKEND ENGINEER
Remote
ABOUT US
- We are a trusted engineering partner for global tech enterprises, building high-performance
software teams from Vietnam.
- Currently, we're expanding a dedicated team for a well-known global FoodTech platform
with operations in 50+ countries.
- The team is responsible for developing a core backend module within a large-scale
distributed system that handles millions of transactions daily.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Go and Python
- Work on high-availability, distributed systems running at global scale
- Build and optimize APIs interacting with real-time data pipelines
- Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability across services
- Participate in Agile processes, technical discussions, and peer reviews
REQUIREMENTS
- 6+ years of backend development experience
- Proficiency in Go (5+ years) or Python (both is a strong plus) Go Expertise = Must-have
(Non-negotiable)
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven design
- Hands-on experience with AWS (ECS, S3, CloudWatch...) and PostgreSQL
- Strong problem-solving mindset, ownership, and communication skills
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with Airflow or other ETL orchestration tools
- Background in high-load systems (e.g., e-commerce, logistics, fintech)
- Familiarity with CI/CD, containerization, and monitoring tools
OFFER DETAILS
- Position: Senior Backend Engineer
- Contract duration: 1 year (can extend)
- Working time: Mon to Fri. From 2pm - 11pm
- Location: Remote working, based in Viet Nam
- Domain: Global FoodTech platform
- Client Nationality: EU
- English requirement: Fluent, working directly with the client-side engineering