Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack), Relocation to Bangkok, Thailand

Manatal is an HRTech software service (B2B SaaS) company headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. Manatal is one of the fastest-growing start-ups in the region and is backed by Surge and Sequoia Capital. Manatal has a global presence and is trusted by thousands of businesses in over 135 countries. Our goal is to transform the entire hiring process by making it simple, efficient, and enjoyable for recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates alike. Our mission is to offer the best-in-class AI-powered technologies to empower small, medium, and large businesses in their staffing & recruitment transformation. Role Overview We seek a passionate and experienced Lead Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned software engineer who excels in designing and building complex software applications across the entire stack, particularly in single-page applications (SPA) or back-office systems. This role focuses on leading projects and technical initiatives rather than people management. We are looking for someone eager to learn, be proactive, and energetic and understand the importance of making an impact. The Lead Full Stack Engineer will be responsible for both frontend and backend development, ensuring seamless integration and high performance of web applications. Responsibilities • Lead technical initiatives and projects, ensuring high-quality delivery. • Design and implement complex software applications, emphasizing robust and scalable solutions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. • Ensure code quality and maintainability through code reviews and adherence to design patterns. • Optimize the performance of web applications to ensure fast and efficient user experiences. • Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement. • Address and refactor legacy code, bringing it up to modern standards and practices. • Drive changes in coding practices and standards to improve code quality and team efficiency. • Develop and maintain backend services and APIs, ensuring seamless integration with front-end applications. Requirements • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. • 4-6 years of experience developing web applications in client-side frameworks such as React, Angular, VueJS, etc. 5+ years preferred. • Excellent understanding of object-oriented JavaScript and TypeScript. • Experience working on mid/large-sized projects, particularly in single-page applications (SPA) or back-office systems. • Experience in optimizing the performance of web applications. • Strong knowledge of software engineering principles and design patterns. • Understanding of backend technologies, including Python or Node.js, Express, or similar frameworks. 5+ years preferred. • Experience with RESTful API design and development. • Familiarity with database management systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc. Working with Manatal • This role is based at our Bangkok office in the heart of the city center • As a team of diverse cultures and nationalities, English language proficiency is required • We enjoy collaborating in person and the team is working on-site Why you'll enjoy working with Manatal • Well-funded start-up backed by Surge & Sequoia • Be part of one of the fastest-growing B2B SaaS start-ups in the region • You will be collaborating with talented individuals in the industry • Join a lively and highly international team • Indulge in a challenging and innovative working culture • Attractive medical healthcare plan • Personal development allowance • 2 weeks of work from anywhere per year • Regular fun team-building activities • Company trip Our Tech Stack • Our engineering team leverages a variety of modern technologies. While working with Manatal, you can expect to be exposed to the following stack • Infrastructure: Amazon Web Services; Kubernetes; GitOps (ArgoCD), Github Actions • Backend: Language: Python; Web Frameworks: Python frameworks including Django, Fast API; Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, and Redis among others; Other: Celery, RabbitMQ among others. • Frontend: Javascript & Vue.JS Get to know more about us and our product: www.manatal.com • Watch Manatal's product demo: https://manatal.wistia.com/medias/vobnq7lvm1 • Interested candidates can apply via this link: https://careers.manatal.com/jobs/bd4a2228-b9b0-4802-858d-eab9518852da Manatal Hiring At Manatal, we are dedicated to building an intuitive AI-powered applicant tracking system to streamline and transform the entire hiring and recruitment process. We are devoted to attracting the best talent worldwide to join our team and take pride in being an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, age, citizenship or other class protected by applicable law. Show more Show less