Software Engineer I
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Clearer.io – Engineering /
Full-time /
Remote
Take the clearer route to smart career growth. At clearer.io , we’re reimagining eCommerce by enhancing search, discovery, and customer engagement through a standout suite of innovative apps. Our mission is straightforward yet powerful: to empower our partners with solutions that streamline their operations, foster customer trust, and drive sustainable growth. We’re not just about technology - we’re about making eCommerce smarter, simpler, and more impactful, delivering solutions that inspire confidence and create real results.With fresh investment and rapid growth, this is the perfect time to join our journey. When you become part of clearer.io, you step into a role where your work truly matters. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to own your projects, drive outcomes, and make an impact within a supportive, diverse team of professionals dedicated to customer success. We value clarity, results, and a customer-centric approach that keeps us focused on delivering real value to our partners every step of the way.If you’re ready to cut through the clutter and focus on what really matters in a dynamic eCommerce landscape, clearer.io is the place to grow, lead, and shape the future of online retail. Join us, and be part of a team that’s committed to making eCommerce clearer, more efficient, and more rewarding for everyone.
Your Impact:
As a Software Engineer I, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and deployment of features for our cloud-based SaaS platform. You'll take ownership of small to medium-sized projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers. This role provides opportunities for technical growth and increasing influence within the engineering teamThis role is suited to someone who has already gained some hands-on experience delivering software, whether through a prior role, an internship, or strong project work, and is now ready to take more ownership within a supportive and high performing environment.
You will work remotely from Vietnam as part of a cross-functional Scrum team, collaborating closely with engineers, QAs, designers, and product managers in Leicester. We value clean and maintainable code, effective communication, and a mindset of continuous improvement. You will also have opportunities to contribute to global projects and take part in engineering initiatives that span multiple teams.
Our stack includes PHP (Laravel) on the backend and modern frontend frameworks like React, Vue.js, and AngularJS. You do not need to know everything on day one, but you should be comfortable working across both backend and frontend codebases and be open to learning new technologies as needed. At this level, we are looking for someone who can take ownership of small to medium features, participate in planning discussions, and contribute thoughtfully in code reviews.
We want engineers who write clear, maintainable code, ask good questions, and care about doing things well rather than just getting things done. You will receive guidance and mentorship from senior engineers while being encouraged to work independently and show initiative.
This is a fully remote role based in Vietnam. You will report to the Software Engineering Team Lead in Leicester and work closely with teammates across both Vietnam and the UK.
What You’ll Do:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain complex features for cloud-based SaaS applications using specified technologies.
- Debug and resolve complex software defects and performance issues.
- Lead the development of small to medium-sized features, taking ownership from design to deployment.
- Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
- Proactively identify and address performance bottlenecks and scalability issues.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other engineers.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tooling.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers.
- Collaborate with product managers to define and refine requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent and 2-4 years of relevant experience is required. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Experience with e-commerce and with specific experience of Shopify a plus!
- Strong expertise in programming principles (e.g. OOP, functional) and design patterns (e.g. DRY, SOLID, IoC).
- Experience with backend languages such as PHP and other web-based object-oriented languages, using frameworks like Laravel (preferred).
- Proficient in front-end technologies including AngularJS, React, and Vue.js.
- Experience with database design, optimization, and ORM frameworks.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience leading small development teams.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including services like serverless functions, containers, and databases.
- Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools.
- Proficiency in prompt engineering and experience in using AI coding assistant tool in day-to-day work.
- Fluent English communication skills are required.
Why clearer.io?
- We believe in making things simpler - for our customers, and for each other. That means clarity, purpose, and progress guide everything we do.
- Customers at the heart: We obsess over their needs so we can grow together
- Purposeful progress: We don’t settle. We take initiative and embrace bold thinking.
- Endless innovation: We refine, improve, and take meaningful action
- Always open: We build trust through transparency and global collaboration
- 100% Remote Culture: Work from anywhere that brings you happiness.
- Sign-on bonus
- Performance-based Year-End Bonus: Recognizing and rewarding your individual contributions.
- Wellness Allowance: Support for classes promoting physical and mental health.
- Time Off: 20 days/year, in addition to Vietnam holidays.
- MacBook Provided.
- Collaborative Events: Offline meet-ups, monthly gatherings and year-end party.
- Continuous Learning: Technical and general workshops, online resources.
- Health and Wellness Benefits: Generali Health Care, annual check-up.
- International Exposure: Enhance expertise and English communication skills.
- We’re here to make things clearer - in e-commerce and in employee experience. If that sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you!
Clearer benefits:
Working hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Vietnam time), Monday to Friday.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
