Senior Software Engineer (Python)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong technical expertise, analytical thinking, and the ability to independently deliver high-quality software solutions.

You will be responsible for developing and enhancing complex applications, translating business requirements into technical solutions, and ensuring software quality, reliability, and maintainability.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can navigate complex technical challenges, collaborate effectively with international stakeholders, and support the development of other engineers.

Work Location: Onsite in Ho Chi Minh

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Technical Design

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using Python, Java, and other relevant technologies.
• Translate functional and business requirements into clear, scalable technical specifications.
• Analyze complex requirements, identify dependencies, and anticipate potential technical challenges.
• Develop advanced application features and components while ensuring code quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Understand existing application architecture, integration points, and data structures to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Evaluate existing code and components for reuse or enhancement before introducing new implementations.
• Follow established coding standards, development processes, and software quality guidelines.

Problem-Solving & Application Support

• Independently investigate complex software defects, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Troubleshoot application issues and provide technical support within agreed service expectations.
• Identify potential risks affecting functionality, performance, scalability, or delivery timelines.
• Communicate technical issues and proposed solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, troubleshooting records, and development updates.

Collaboration & Technical Mentorship

• Collaborate with engineers, technical leads, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve engineering quality.
• Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving support.
• Proactively communicate progress, dependencies, risks, and blockers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices and team effectiveness.

Ownership & Delivery

• Take ownership of assigned technical deliverables from requirement analysis through implementation, testing, and release support.
• Estimate effort, prioritize technical activities, and deliver within agreed timelines.
• Work independently with limited supervision while maintaining alignment with the broader engineering team.
• Identify opportunities to improve application quality, engineering efficiency, and maintainability.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on programming experience with Python and/or Java.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex software applications.
• Ability to translate functional requirements into technical designs and implementation plans.
• Good understanding of software architecture, application integration, databases, and system dependencies.
• Experience with debugging, automated testing, version control, and code review practices.
• Strong analytical thinking, root-cause analysis, and independent problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage technical priorities, identify delivery risks, and communicate proactively.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional or international engineering teams.
• Willingness to learn and work with unfamiliar programming languages, proprietary systems, and complex enterprise applications.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SQL, relational databases, and data-intensive applications.
• Experience with REST APIs, backend services, and system integration.
• Exposure to enterprise software or business-critical applications.
• Experience supporting production applications and investigating customer-reported issues.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or conducting technical knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience in healthcare technology, financial services, or other regulated industries.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to work on challenging international software engineering projects.
• Ownership of meaningful technical deliverables and complex engineering challenges.
• A collaborative environment that values engineering excellence, accountability, and knowledge sharing.
• Opportunities to mentor other engineers and contribute to technical best practices.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Long-term career growth within a technology-focused organization.