Technical Lead

**Top 3 reasons to join us**: - We build a professional & fun working environment. - We focus on your growth, yes the long-term growth. - We develop the future-ready digital bank platform. **Job description**: ** Role Summary** Responsibilities** - Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend systems with a focus on card transaction processing and payment gateway integration - Architect and implement scalable microservices and APIs aligned with business and security requirements - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to backend developers, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and deployment - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, QA, DevOps, and product managers - Drive integration and optimization of card domain platforms within the backend ecosystem - Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS) in all backend implementations - Troubleshoot complex production issues and lead root cause analysis and resolution - Manage code reviews, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives - Liaise with stakeholders to gather technical requirements and translate them into actionable development plans **Your skills and experience**: ** Requirements and Skills** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field - Minimum 8 years of backend development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role - Strong experience in Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot 3, Kafka, etc.) - Solid understanding of backend frameworks and design patterns - Deep domain knowledge in Card systems, including transaction flows, authorization, clearing, and settlement - Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) - Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and agile methodologies - Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Preferred Skills** - Hands-on experience with SmartVista or Euronet platforms - Python development experience - Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure, GCP) - Experience in banking or fintech environments - Knowledge of Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms - Familiarity with Elixir and headless CMS solutions - Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for effective collaboration - Familiarity with ISO 8583, EMV standards, and payment switching technologies **Why you'll love working here**: ** HR benefits** - Competitive salary - Salary band per level are reviewed once per year - 13th month salary pro rata depending on the employee’s length of service (within a calender year), paid with the December salary - Monthly lunch allowance: 700,000 VND/employee - Parking: GFT covers the monthly parking fee for employee motorbikes - Performance evaluation is once per year, for 2 purposes: > Performance bonus > Salary increments ** Health care** - Private health insurance: including accident, outpatient, in-patient, maternity, and dental for all permanent employees who pass 2-month probation. - Optical: expense claim for eyewear - Annual health check-ups. ** Vacation** - Maximum 18-day vacation leave/year (with the ability to carry over 05 days till 31st March of the following year) - Adding one more annual leave day for each two-year anniversary. ** Healthy lifestyle** - Sports and hobby clubs: company has an annual fund for fitness activities, which is allocated per month as team’s vote. - Range of healthy snacks, tea, coffee, milk and beer on tap ** Social** - Company townhall: each 6 weeks - CSR activities: as per company’s CSR guideline - Onsite tour/training courses at other GFT offices and client’s destination overseas (where applicable).