Backend Engineer (Java) - Dictionary

Top 3 reasons to join us

• Healthcare plan for you and your family
• A work-life balance (Hybrid, Workation)
• Competitive package

Job description

About NAVER Corp and NAVER Vietnam:

NAVER Corp is a global tech leader behind products like NAVER, LINE, and NAVER WEBTOON, driving innovation in AI, cloud, and digital content.

Founded in 2021, NAVER Vietnam is a fast-growing Development Center delivering global services such as Npay, Weverse, and NAVER WORKS. Guided by Autonomy – Challenge – Teamwork, the company is recognized as Best IT Company in Vietnam (ITViec, 2023 & 2025).

Vietnam Visual eXperience (VVX) focuses on next-gen media technology (e.g., CHZZK, Virtual Streamers, K-POP, Drama), combining AI, real-time rendering, and virtual production to power immersive content experiences across NAVER’s global platforms.

Learn more about us:
 

We are looking for Senior 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 skills and experience

Your background:

• 4+ years of work experience on Backend systems with Java(Kotlin) applications to serve large-scale and high traffic projects
• Have +3 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,...
• 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
• Need ability of managing job-schedule and leading members

It's a big plus if you:

• Have experience in DevOps and CI/CD
• Experience in a leadership role will be a big plus
• 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

*Due to the volume of interest and applications we receive, our response time may be slower than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we carefully review each application.

Why you'll love working here

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 rewards: Various additional bonuses based on work performance
• Continuous growth: Self development allowance and annual learning budget (Udemy, Coursera)
• AI-powered work: Access to Claude Code Enterprise — build faster, smarter, and focus on what truly matters
• Premium healthcare: Coverage for you and family members, annual check-ups
• Strong culture: Team activities, hobby clubs, and celebrations
• Modern environment: Latest equipment, great peers, supportive leaders
• Recognition & perks: Dedication bonus, referral bonus, home and office support

…and an environment where you can grow faster, build meaningful products, and do your best work.