Senior Backend Engineer & Tech Lead

Hi, I'm Vu Manh Cuong

Results-driven Senior Backend Engineer with 7+ years of hands-on experience building scalable server-side applications, including 3+ years driving technical direction as a Tech Lead. Proficient in Java and Python, with deep expertise in robust microservices architectures, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and cloud platforms (AWS, Viettel IDC). Proven track record of bridging engineering and business needs — partnering in presales, establishing engineering standards, building CI/CD pipelines from scratch, and mentoring teams to deliver high-availability production systems.

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About

A brief overview of myself, career goals, and work style.

About Me

Seeking a challenging Tech Lead or Senior Backend Engineer position to leverage 7+ years of backend development expertise and 3+ years of technical leadership experience. Aiming to drive architectural excellence, mentor high-performing engineering teams, and deliver scalable solutions that drive business impact.

Passionate about establishing technical standards, optimizing system performance, and fostering a culture of innovation within cross-functional teams.

Quick Info

Full Name
Vu Manh Cuong
Address
Cau Giay, Ha Noi
Email
vmcuong98@gmail.com
Phone
0337.793.111

Skills

The technologies and professional skills I'm currently using in my daily work.

Java / Spring Boot

Python / Django / Flask

PostgreSQL / MySQL

Docker / DevOps / CI-CD

Strengths

Microservices ArchitectureREST APIs & System DesignPostgreSQL & DynamoDBDocker & KubernetesAWS / Viettel IDCCI/CD PipelinesRabbitMQ & SQSDataDog & ELK Stack

Additional Description

I focus on designing scalable and maintainable backend systems, defining engineering standards, driving CI/CD automation, and mentoring teams to deliver high-availability production services.

Work Experience

A selection of my recent work experience, showcasing the roles I've held and the impact I've made in each position.

Backend Developer / Tech Lead

03/2023 - Present | Sotatek

Built microservices-based systems, managed a team of ~5 members, handled CI/CD pipelines, and led code reviews. As Tech Lead: defined backend architecture standards, mentored junior developers, collaborated with product and infra teams, and drove adoption of new technologies to improve reliability and productivity.

Software Developer

09/2020 - 03/2023 | Powergate Software

Developed comprehensive software systems, analyzed client requirements, and delivered tailored solutions. Participated in Agile Scrum, contributed to frontend (ReactJS, Angular), and collaborated cross-functionally to ensure seamless backend/frontend integration.

R&D Intern

09/2019 - 06/2020 | Citigo Vietnam (KiotViet)

Researched AI solutions for real-world business problems and developed REST API servers for frontend integration, enabling efficient data storage and retrieval.

University-assigned internship program

06/2019 - 08/2019 | FPT Software 06/2019 - 08/2019

Got hands-on experience with Design Patterns, OOP principles, and SVN; applied academic knowledge to real-world development through a university internship program.

Java Intern

06/2018 - 08/2018 | VNPay

Gained understanding of MVC architecture and LAN network resource utilization. Applied basic HTML, CSS, and jQuery for frontend development tasks.

Bachelor of Mathematics and Informatics

2016 - 2022 | University of Science - Vietnam National University

Projects

A selection of projects I've built or led, ranging from fintech platforms to food delivery systems.

Traenco

04/2025 - Present | Tech Lead / Backend Developer / DevOps Engineer

A comprehensive digital ecosystem designed to streamline the labor export process by bridging the gap between domestic laborers (candidates) and foreign stakeholders, including labor unions and enterprises. Similar to a specialized recruitment platform (like TopCV), the system facilitates end-to-end management from talent sourcing to job placement in overseas markets. Managing a small dev team (2 BE + 2 FE)

JavaSpring BootPostgreSQLRedisViettel IDCDockerDocker Hub

Internal Innovation

04/2024 - 04/2024 | Backend Developer

An application that allows employees to submit innovative ideas and receive feedback from the management team. The system includes features for idea submission, voting, commenting and reward systems to foster a culture of innovation within the organization. Managed a small BE team: 2 members (1 intern and 1 junior)

JavaSpring BootPostgreSQLRedisRabbitMQMinIO

Forward Order

04/2024 - 06/2024 | Backend Developer

A background application that receives orders from Shopee and creates orders on the warehouse application.

JavaSpring BootPostgreSQLRedisRabbitMQMinIO

Food Delivery

04/2023 - 04/2025 | Sub Tech Lead - Backend Developer

A food delivery platform similar to Baemin or ShopeeFood, targeting the Korean market. Implemented using a microservices architecture with Kafka message queue for inter-service communication. Managed 2 teams: a Python team (5 Middles) and a Java team (5 Middles)

JavaKotlinPythonSpring BootDjangoMySQLPostgreSQLRedis

PayWage

03/2020 - 03/2023 | Sub Backend Leader - Software Developer

A payroll solution that processes employee salaries from corporate credit cards and distributes payments to multiple account types, supporting fiat currencies and cryptocurrency payments. Managed a small BE team: 4 members (2 interns and 2 juniors)

FlaskReactJSAWSDynamoDBPostgreSQLMemcached

Analyst CI Report

09/2022 - 03/2023 | Fullstack Developer

A project for analyzing Continuous Integration (CI) results.

DjangoAngularPostgreSQLDocker

Convert Video

02/2023 - 05/2023 | Software Developer

Convert video on Google Cloud from MP4 to HLS format.

PythonffmpegGCP