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Senior Software Engineer (1 year contract)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

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Technology

In short

Our internal Operations in Sourcing and Material Management are growing strongly, and we're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Product Technology team and establish the foundations of our software support for these critical internal stakeholders. The focus of this role is on designing, developing, and operating digital services that will improve the speed and efficiency of our vital communications with suppliers and enhance our overall material management operations. You'll be based in Ho Chi Minh City, working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams and Sourcing/Operations stakeholders globally.

Your Mission

You will design, develop, and operate the foundational software that supports our Sourcing and Operations teams, focusing on the following:

Establish the Foundations of our software support for internal stakeholders by providing robust APIs, real-time events, and documentation.
Improve the speed and efficiency of our vital communications with suppliers by building modern, scalable communication tools and interfaces.
Improve our operations around material management by designing and developing systems that offer better visibility, control, and efficiency.
Migrate and improve the robustness of our current solutions, ensuring seamless transitions and enhanced system stability.
You will iteratively deliver value and quality with your solutions to meet both technical and internal consumer needs.
With the team, you will build, release, and operate complex systems. You will own and evolve the architecture that scales for our global operations.
Participate in and drive architectural decision-making through RFCs and design reviews to ensure scalability and resilience.
You will act as an expert in the given technology area, leverage best-in-class engineering practices, including continuous integration and deployment, code reviews, and high test coverage.

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Your story

You have 5-6 years of backend experience designing, building, testing, releasing, and operating scalable systems with a strong problem-solving mindset and taking full ownership and accountability.
You have a strong sense of autonomy and proactiveness, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
You have strong experience within the NodeJS (TypeScript) eco-system, designing and developing APIs (bonus if you have experience with GraphQL and NestJS).
You have experience with ETLs and tools like Hex or Smartsheets, or have the willingness to learn.
You facilitate discussion as well as guide and mentor your peers by delivering praise and constructive feedback.
You also have an interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
You have a product mindset that makes you comfortable in owning and building features from the ground up, understanding the “why,” applying holistic thinking and delivering for impact.
You enjoy working with Stakeholders, understanding their problems and proposing practical solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Vietnamese. Chinese is a plus.
Bonus points: You have experience working with and designing distributed systems. You are competent in building and designing event-driven systems (e.g., using Kafka). You have mastered automated testing, TDD, and performance debugging tools and you are hands-on with operating the infrastructure on AWS or GCP.

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About the Team

The Product Technology team empowers people and productivity through meaningful collaboration and a positive mindset. We strive to rethink the status quo and grow together. We ensure the correct information flow across internal and external teams and streamline operations by managing calendars, building SOPs, implementing software, and synthesizing data across many channels. The team aims for operational excellence with a global mindset as On's R&D teams are located across the world.

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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

Build the better you

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.