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Java Software Developer (Mid/Senior)

Role description

  • Type of contract: Full-time

  • Place of work: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

EmbedIT Vietnam is growing its Software Engineering team to deliver large-scale enterprise systems and digital platforms for financial institutions across Southeast Asia. As a Java Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain backend services that power critical business processes, data integration, and mobile applications. You’ll work in a modern, modular architecture combining mature systems with innovative new services - ensuring both stability and agility. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with international teams, participate in architectural discussions, and contribute to best practices that shape EmbedIT’s technology standards.

Your future role

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.

  • Build new services and enhance existing ones to support evolving business requirements.

  • Ensure code quality through unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization.

  • Contribute to design and architecture discussions, balancing technical depth with business value.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Analysts, Product Owners) across Vietnam and Czech Republic.

  • Participate in code reviews and enforce development standards and documentation quality.

  • Support release planning, deployment, and post-production analysis.

  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies, microservice design patterns, and cloud-native practices.

  • Promote automation, CI/CD, and DevOps principles to improve development efficiency.

  • Proactively identify technical debt and propose refactoring or optimization strategies.

Your experience and skills

  • 5+ years of experience in backend or enterprise software development.

  • Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful/SOAP API design.

  • Good understanding of enterprise architecture, microservices, and design patterns.

  • Hands-on experience with relational databases (preferably Oracle).

  • Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field is a plus.

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

  • Effective communication and teamwork across multicultural environments.

  • Growth-oriented, curious, and eager to learn new technologies.

  • Proactive and collaborative - enjoys pair programming and knowledge sharing.

  • Adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality software.

  • Good English communication, documentation, and cross-country coordination.

Join EmbedIT family and enjoy

  • Competitive salary package including base salary & allowances
  • 13th-month salary
  • Performance bonuses
  • Premium healthcare insurance
  • 24/7 accidental insurance
  • Annual health checkup
  • Professional working environment with international projects and talented coworkers.

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About EmbedIT and how you fit in

Our company is a dynamic fusion of innovation, skill, and vision, dedicated to transforming industries through technology. In this landscape, your unique talents and perspective are the keys to our collective success, contributing to groundbreaking solutions and strategies. Here, you're not just a part of the team; you're a vital contributor to a journey of continuous improvement and exceptional results. Join us, and let's shape the future together, where your growth is an integral part of our shared story.

What do we expect?

  • Strong technical proficiency and problem-solving skills

  • Commitment to quality and attention to detail

  • Proactive attitude and the ability to take initiative

  • Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities

  • Adaptability to rapidly changing environments

  • A customer-focused approach to solutions

  • Continuous learning and self-improvement mindset

  • Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines

Who are we looking for?

  • Innovative problem-solvers with a passion for technology

  • Team players dedicated to collaborative success

  • Individuals with a continuous learning and growth mindset

  • Detail-oriented professionals with a focus on excellence

  • Adaptable personalities ready to thrive in a dynamic environment

By exploring our careers pages, you'll gain insights into our operational style, core values, and the benefits we offer, painting a comprehensive picture of life at our company.

Our benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you go further in multiple aspects of your life, recognising and rewarding you for the value you bring to EmbedIT and our clients.

Time off

Everyone is entitled to 5 weeks of paid holiday per year.  Plus up to 5 days of personal time off for personal illness or illness of immediate family member.

Meal contribution

While you’re at work, we make your meals more affordable. Of the meals you buy at any of our office locations, EmbedIT pays 55% of what you spend.

Flexible work

Our core working hours are from 9:00 to 15:00 daily, but how early you start or how late you work, is up to you. Our hybrid setup includes the option of working from your home.

Pension Insurance or Long-term Investment product

Everyone is entitled to a pension insurance allowance of CZK 2,000 per month.

Health & Care

Our people have access to premium healthcare or a 500 CZK monthly allowance for health activities and relaxation – whatever works best for them!

Recharge by PPF

We reward your loyalty with Recharge: one extra month of leave for every five years worked.

Discount programmes

We have negotiated savings on your behalf at O2, Air Bank, Makro, Home Credit and other vendors.

Personal growth

Professional growth is an essential part of our work—we actively support skill development, hands-on experience, and participation in exciting projects..

Other cool things you can expect

Annual all staff parties, fun teambuildings, sport events and our Fail Forward sessions – where we openly share lessons learned from projects to foster growth and innovation.

Our hiring process

Expect a concise hiring process focused on evaluating your fit through an application review, a skills interview, and a culture fit discussion. Our goal is to ensure clarity and feedback throughout.

Here’s what you
can expect

1/

Application

Start by submitting your application through our online portal. Make sure to showcase your skills, experiences, and enthusiasm for the position.

2/

Screening

Our recruitment team will carefully review your application to assess your qualifications and alignment with the role.  If you meet the criteria, we will reach out to schedule an initial screening call or interview.

3/

Interviews

During the interview stage, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your capabilities and learn more about EmbedIT’s culture and expectations.  Depending on the position, you may participate in multiple rounds of interviews with various team members and stakeholders.

4/

Assessments

For certain roles, we may conduct assessments or technical tests to evaluate your skills and suitability for the position.  The assessments help us ensure a good fit between your abilities and the requirements of the role.

5/

Offer

If you successfully complete the interview and assessment stages, we’ll extend a job offer to you.  This offer will include details about compensation, benefits and other pertinent information.

6/

Onboarding

Once you accept our offer, we’ll guide you through our onboarding process which includes orientation sessions, training and introductions to your team and key stakeholders,  and assign you a “buddy” to help get you settled.  We want to ensure that you feel welcome and prepared as you begin your journey at EmbedIT.

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