Engineering Manager (Java/Spring/Kotlin) - at NAVER VIETNAM

Ho Chi Minh City, , Vietnam -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Spring, Kotlin, Backend Development, System Design, Scalability, Reliability, People Management, Project Management, Security, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Redis, English Communication, Ownership, Result Orientation

Industry

Description

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. 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 ITViec.com — a remarkable milestone that reflects its rapid growth and innovation. Learn more about us: https://navercorp.vn/ We are looking for an Engineering Manager. Engineering & Architecture (70%), People & Project Management (30%) Technical Leadership Design, implement, and optimize backend services using Java / Spring / Kotlin Lead system architecture discussions and drive technical direction for the Security Domain (QR Code, Shorten URL, Static Application Security Testing Tool) Review code, ensure coding standards, and maintain system quality Collaborate with Korean HQ teams to align technology and roadmap Improve system scalability, performance, and reliability People & Project Management Manage and coach 10+ engineers (BE + FE) across domains Set and evaluate team goals, individual OKRs/KPIs Lead sprint planning, delivery tracking, and code review culture Foster a growth-oriented, ownership-driven engineering culture Process & Delivery Plan and deliver quarterly domain goals (security product rollout, feature releases, etc.) Track progress using measurable KPIs (velocity, release quality, incident rate, etc.) Communicate effectively across teams (Product, QA, Infra, and Korean stakeholders) Your background: 8+ years of backend development experience (Java / Spring Framework) Proven hands-on experience with high-traffic distributed systems 2+ years of people management or team leadership experience Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and reliability Good English communication skills (Korean is a plus) Strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and result orientation It’s a big plus if you: Experience with security-related backend systems (OAuth, SSO, encryption, audit logs, etc.) Familiar with Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Redis Previous experience working with Korean companies Comfortable in both hands-on coding and people management PMP(Project Management Professional) certification 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 such as Macbook Pro 14, Macbook Air 14, Dell 7450 Ultra 7,... 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. By clicking “Submit Application,” you agree to allow NAVER Vietnam to process your personal data in accordance with our Data Policy. This includes storing, reviewing, and sharing your information with relevant parties involved in the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will lead technical discussions and drive the technical direction for the Security Domain while managing and coaching a team of engineers. Responsibilities include planning and delivering quarterly domain goals and improving system performance and reliability.