Technical Lead – Backend & Infrastructure

Top 3 reasons to join us

• Fast-paced learning for motivated individuals
• A rapid-growing product impacting the health
• Open-minded workspace of a Silicon Valley startup

Job description

This is a pivotal leadership role for a backend and infrastructure-focused technical expert. You’ll drive the design and execution of scalable backend systems and cloud infrastructure, while mentoring engineers, aligning cross-functional teams, and shaping our engineering culture.

Your impact

Backend Architecture & Infrastructure Leadership

• Own the architecture of core backend services, APIs, and data systems for scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Lead the evolution of Everfit’s cloud infrastructure (AWS, MongoDB + PostgreSQL, Big Data), deployment pipelines, and observability frameworks (Datadog).
• Make foundational decisions on system design, infrastructure tooling, and technical stack direction.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across services and environments.

Technical Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional engineering team (20+ members) with a strong backend/infrastructure focus.
• Set technical vision and development standards to ensure high-quality, sustainable delivery.
• Coach engineers on clean architecture, backend best practices, and operational readiness.
• Manage hiring plans, team structure, and performance reviews aligned with company goals.

Solution Delivery & Execution

• Collaborate with product, design, and AI teams to deliver robust, scalable features and backend systems.
• Own execution of backend-heavy projects from concept through deployment, while maintaining high availability and system reliability.
• Conduct solution design and reviews, and support engineers through architectural decision-making.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering initiatives aligned with product roadmaps.

Strategic Leadership Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a core member of Everfit’s Team, contributing to company strategy, planning, and decision-making.
• Translate business priorities into scalable engineering initiatives and resourcing plans.
• Advocate for infrastructure investment and technical scalability as part of long-term product growth.
• Represent Engineering in cross-functional leadership discussions.

Your skills and experience

• 7+ years of experience as a backend engineer, solution architect, or infrastructure lead, with 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, fluent in English.
• Proven track record of scaling product systems in high-growth environments (ideally B2C or global platforms).
• Deep expertise in backend languages (Node.js), Back-end architecture, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
• Deep understanding of how backend and infra decisions affect product UX, delivery speed, and business metrics.
• Familiar with monitoring, alerting, data pipelines, and cost-performance trade-offs at .

Nice to have:

• Experience in digital health, fitness platforms, or wearable tech.
• Exposure to GraphQL, serverless computing, and event-driven systems.
• Understanding of ML/AI infrastructure integration or model deployment.
• Background in SaaS startups or high-growth scale-ups.
• Experience with multi-region systems or global architecture design.

Why you'll love working here

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary with 13th-month pay and performance bonus.
• Quarterly performance bonuses and year-end awards.
• Paid sick leave, maternity leave, and vacation days.

Work Environment:

• Agile-Scrum methodology with flexible work hours.
• Talented people from all over Vietnam and the world.
• International team for global career growth.
• Working equipment provided.
• Beautiful working environment near Danang's city center (Dragon Bridge) and Hanoi office.

Health & Wellness:

• PVI health care program & annual health checks.
• Sports clubs (football, badminton, pickleball) & company retreats.
• Modern pantry for relaxation.

Professional Growth:

• Training, mentoring & e-learning opportunities.
• 1-2 performance reviews annually.
• Potential opportunities to join a fast-growing company.