Principal Backend Engineer Nimbus Data Systems 4303

Top 3 Reasons To Join Us Big chance to build Fintech system, large data International & English environment Apply new Tech-Stack, Technology and more The Job About Nimbus Data Systems Launched in 2015, Nimbus Data Systems pioneered digital banking in Vietnam with a mission to make banking faster, simpler, and more accessible. Today, as part of one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital financial services platforms, Nimbus Data Systems is building secure, scalable, and customer-first digital banking experiences for millions of users across Vietnam. We are looking for curious minds and driven talents from fintech, digital banking, and technology companies who are excited to move fast, build meaningful products, and help shape the future of banking in Vietnam. About the Role We are looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to help shape the engineering foundations behind Nimbus Data Systems's digital banking platform. In this role, you will own the core engineering platform , building internal frameworks, improving developer experience, and driving engineering best practices across teams. You will help Nimbus Data Systems's engineers ship faster, build more reliably, and scale efficiently. You will report to the Head of Engineering . What You Will Do Architect and build internal frameworks, SDKs, and reusable components that streamline development across Nimbus Data Systems's engineering teams Drive engineering standards in API design, microservices, observability, and performance optimization Improve developer experience (DevEx) through self-service tooling, automation, and CI/CD improvements Lead technology evaluation : research, run PoCs, and contribute to Nimbus Data Systems's and Kredivo's Tech Radar Strengthen observability : ensure logging, tracing, and monitoring scale seamlessly with the platform Partner with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines and cloud cost efficiency Influence cross-functionally across Backend, Mobile, Data, and Security teams to drive organization-wide initiatives Mentor senior engineers and drive adoption of platform tools and best practices Architect and evolve scalable backend and platform solutions using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kubernetes, Kafka/RabbitMQ, and event-driven architectures Provide technical leadership on system design, architecture, performance optimization, and complex production troubleshooting Your Skills and Experience What We Are Looking For Experience 6+ years of backend engineering experience, with prior experience in a Principal, Staff, or technical leadership role Proven track record of building production systems at scale Background in Platform Engineering, fintech, banking, payments, or Developer Experience is preferred Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot (4+ years), microservices, Kubernetes, Kafka/RabbitMQ, distributed systems, and cloud-native application architectures Skills & Expertise Strong expertise in building internal frameworks, SDKs, or developer tooling Deep knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and software architecture Experience evaluating and adopting new technologies, running PoCs, and maintaining a Tech Radar Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure , observability, caching, event-driven systems, and deployment automation Skilled at defining and driving engineering standards : API design, performance, reliability Familiarity with event-driven and distributed system patterns. Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills across complex, multi-service environments Professional working English : daily collaboration with Nimbus Data Systems leadership and Kredivo's regional engineering teams Why You'll Love Working Here Our deliverable is a leading software that is changing the way people do banking. You will be proud of your work and you will share with everybody that you helped to build Nimbus Data Systems. You’ll be joining a team of experts who are technically savvy, creative, and who share the intention of reinventing banking in Vietnam. You work closely with international architects and front-end consultants, product managers, and designers to develop the system. You will learn a lot from them. Company Benefits: Full benefits and salary during probation Premium health care insurance Competitive salary and learning culture Other benefits as per stated in Vietnamese Labor Law