Principal Engineer - Web(React.JS/Node.JS)

We’re looking for a Principal Engineer to join our growing team in Vietnam and play a critical role in shaping the architecture, technical strategy, and engineering culture across projects. You’ll work hands-on with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems, mentor engineers, and help ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable digital products.

This is a role for someone who leads by example — combining deep technical expertise with strong communication and decision-making skills. You’ll be involved from concept to deployment, helping teams choose the right tools, build robust solutions, and deliver real business impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures
• Guide teams through technical decision-making, trade-offs, and problem-solving
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers across multiple teams, fostering growth and shared standards
• Work closely with delivery leads and product owners to ensure solutions meet business needs
• Contribute to strategic planning around tooling, technology choices, and platform direction
• Perform technical reviews and provide input on system design, integration, and performance
• Advocate for engineering best practices, clean code, testing, observability, and performance
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and propose relevant improvements
  

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong background in full-stack or frontend/backend systems
• Experience with modern frontend ecosystems (React, Vue, etc.) and/or backend stacks (Node.js, Java, Python)
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and performance monitoring tools
• Experience leading large technical projects and mentoring other engineers
• Previous experience in eCommerce, retail, or large-scale customer-facing platforms
• Deep understanding of software architecture, cloud platforms, APIs, and system design
• Strong coding ability in at least one major language or framework (JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Node.js, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; able to break down complex challenges
• A strong communicator who can translate technical detail into clear plans and decisions
• Experience working in collaborative product and delivery teams
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience working with large Australian retailers and companies in eCommerce
• Visa or permission to travel to Australia.