Staff Engineer - Backend
what3wordsHÃ Ná»™i, Vietnam
Posted October 23, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
what3words revolutionizes location communication by dividing the world into 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique three-word address. This innovative system enables precise location identification and sharing for various applications, including delivery logistics, emergency response, and everyday navigation. With over 650 businesses and governments in 170 countries leveraging its technology, what3words stands out as a key player in geospatial addressing solutions.
Job Description
What3words is revolutionizing the way people find locations by creating a world-wide, 3m square grid system. They are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to build and scale robust services for their platform, using technologies like Kubernetes and Spring. This is a great opportunity for growth in a collaborative and ambitious team.
Requirements
- 8+ years commercial Java development
- Experience working with a Java web framework (Spring for the tech)
- Full development lifecycle including deployment, including Docker & Kubernetes
- Keen to work autonomously, define requirements, and own features
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working
- 6 week remote working
- Private health insurance
- Wellbeing Days
- Generous parental leave policies
- Family friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Lunch & learn sessions
- Team social budget
