Senior Backend Engineer (Java) - Webtoon

Ha Noi, Vietnam

About the role

About NAVER Corp and NAVER Vietnam:

NAVER Corp

NAVER Corp is South Korea’s leading technology company, known for the NAVER search engine, LINE messenger (200M+ users), SNOW app, and NAVER WEBTOON. The company continues to drive innovation in AI, cloud computing, digital content, and the metaverse.

NAVER Vietnam

Established in 2021, NAVER Vietnam was founded to tap into the country’s fast-growing IT market, expanding operations in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Today, NAVER Vietnam delivers global services such as Npay, NAVER Clip, Weverse, and NAVER WORKS, and has been recognized as one of the Best IT Companies in Vietnam by ITViec in 2023, 2025, and 2026.

NAVER Vietnam Visual eXperience (VVX)

The Vietnam Visual eXperience (VVX) is NAVER Vietnam’s initiative in next-generation media technology. Leveraging AI, real-time rendering, and virtual production, VVX develops advanced platforms for CHZZK, Virtual Streamers, K-POP, and Drama, aiming to shape the future of immersive storytelling.

Learn more about us: https://navercorp.vn/

NAVER Vietnam's Data policy: https://navercorp.vn/en/data_policy.html

We are looking for a Backend Engineer.

Your daily task:

Develop the Java Backend part of the Webtoon services
Participating in code reviews and architecture design
Proactive, can-do attitude and strong commitment

Your background:

5+ years of work experience on Backend systems with Java applications to serve large-scale and high-traffic projects.
Have +3 years of experience in Java Spring-Framework
Experience or strong knowledge of MSA and k8s
Experience or strong knowledge of one of the databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, ...
Have experience in a 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

It's a big plus if you:

Have experience in DevOps and CI/CD
Have experience in ELK-stack
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

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.

By applying to NAVER Vietnam, the candidate confirms that all information provided is true and correct. Any false or misleading information may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or termination of employment if discovered later.

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