Junior (Mid) Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin/Spring)

About NAVER Corp and NAVER Vietnam:

NAVER Corp

NAVER Corp is South Korea's leading technology company, best known for the NAVER search engine, LINE messenger (200M+ users), SNOW app, and NAVER WEBTOON. In 2018, NAVER was ranked 9th most innovative company globally by Forbes and listed in Fortune's top 6 Future 50.

With its vision to build an ecosystem that connects people, technology, and knowledge, NAVER continues to pioneer advancements in AI, cloud computing, digital content, and the metaverse - driving the future of digital experiences worldwide.

NAVER Vietnam

In 2021, NAVER expanded into Vietnam to tap into the country's growing Information Technology market by initially partnering with two leading universities in Hanoi. Later that year, the NAVER Vietnam Development Center (NVDC) was established in two major cities: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

With rapid growth, NAVER Vietnam is currently delivering a range of large-scale services, including NAVER Financial (Npay), NAVER Clip, Weverse, NAVER WORKS, and other Global NAVER platforms. Upholding the core values of "Autonomy - Challenge - Teamwork", the company is committed to becoming one of Asia's most advanced development centers.

In both 2023 and 2025, NAVER Vietnam was honored as the Best IT Company in Viet Nam by - a remarkable milestone that reflects its rapid growth and innovation.

NAVER Vietnam Visual Experience (VVE)

The Vietnam Visual Experience represents NAVER Vietnam's strategic expansion into the field of next-generation media and production technology. 
As part of NAVER's global vision to redefine storytelling through technology, the Visual Experience team - known as Real-Time Engine Studio - combines production technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to build the next-generation content container for NAVER's platforms.

We provide cutting-edge media technologies for NAVER's diverse storytelling products, including CHZZK, Virtual YouTuber, K-POP, and Drama, enabling creators to deliver richer, more immersive visual experiences to users.

With a strong focus on AI-driven real-time rendering, virtual production, and visual computing, the Vietnam Visual Experience Center aims to become a global innovation center - bridging creativity, technology, and storytelling to shape the future of visual content within NAVER's ecosystem.

Learn more about us:

We are looking for Junior (Mid) Backend Engineers (Java/Kotlin/Spring). 

Your daily task:

• Develop Java(Kotlin) Backend part of various NAVER Services like Academic Info, Blog, Commerce, Dictionary, Naver Care, NAVER Cloud, Security, Weverse etc.
• Participating in code reviews and architecture design
• Proactive, can-do attitude and strong commitment

Your background:

• 3+ years of work experience on Backend systems with Java(Kotlin) applications to serve large-scale and high traffic projects
• Have +2 years of experience in Java (Kotlin, Spring Framework)
• Experience or strong knowledge of MSA and k8s
• Experience or strong knowledge one of databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB,...
• Have experience in Message Queue like Kafka
• Understanding & experience in Data structure, Algorithm, Distributed Service, OOP
• Open-minded, honest and have a positive attitude towards people
• Good at communication skills in general and English skills in particular

It's a big plus if you:

• Have experience in DevOps and CI/CD
• Have experience in ELK-stack
• Have experience with distributed systems (e.g. HBase, Vitese, etc.)
• Have experience in Server Architecture Design for handling massive traffic
• Proficiency in the Korean language is preferred

From solid welfare programs to autonomy over working time and place, we create the culture in which we work. By joining NAVER VIETNAM, you will be involved in:

• Competitive income package: Comprehensive package with full salary insurance, 13th month salary, annual performance appraisals, and incentive bonuses. 
• Learning and development opportunities: Monthly book allowance and an annual budget for online/offline courses (Udemy, Coursera, etc.) in tech, languages, and soft skills,...
• Protecting and enhancing healthcare plan for you and your family: Premium insurance for employees and 2 family members, plus annual health check-ups.
• Employee's engagement activities: Respectful, engaging culture with monthly team budgets, social clubs, and celebration gifts.
• Working environment: Driven by "Autonomy –  Challenge – Teamwork" values, with talented colleagues, supportive leaders, and modern devices supported.
• Dedication bonus: Recognizing your commitment and contributions with special bonuses and benefits at key work milestones.
• Other benefits: Home office setup allowance, happy hours, attractive referral bonus, and more

By applying to NAVER Vietnam, the candidate confirms that all information provided is true and correct. Any false or misleading information may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or termination of employment if discovered later.

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