What do we do

As a pioneer for digital transformation GFT develops sustainable solutions across new technologies – from cloud engineering and artificial intelligence to blockchain/DLT. With its deep technological expertise, strong partnerships, and comprehensive market know-how GFT offers advice to the financial and insurance sectors, as well as in the manufacturing industry. Through the intelligent use of IT solutions GFT increases productivity and creates added value for clients. Companies gain easy and safe access to scalable IT-applications and innovative business models.

Who are we

Having started in Germany in 1987, GFT Technologies has grown to become a trusted Software Engineering and Consulting specialist for the international financial industry, counting many of the world’s largest and best-known Banks as our clients. We are an organization that empowers you to not only explore but raise your potential and seek out opportunities that add value. At GFT, diversity, equality, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive working environment for all communities is one of the main pillars of our diversity strategy, based on our core values and culture. We have been certified for 2022/23 as a ‘Great place to work’ in the APAC region. So, if you want to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding and progressive organization this position could be right for you.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Engineering to lead GFT Vietnam’s technology and engineering capabilities. This individual will oversee our nearshore software engineering operations, ensuring excellence in technical delivery, talent development, and global collaboration.
As the Head of Engineering, you will play a dual role: leading high-performance engineering teams across domains such as digital banking, blockchain, and cloud-native development, while also supporting strategic delivery initiatives as part of our International Delivery Unit (IDU). You will partner with GFT’s global leaders, including project, staffing, mentoring, and quality functions, to deliver high-impact client solutions.

Engineering Leadership

• Lead, scale, and mentor software engineering teams in Vietnam across diverse technology stacks
• Promote a strong engineering culture focused on innovation, delivery excellence, and agile best practices
• Establish and grow local technology centres of excellence in transformation areas like cloud, blockchain, and AI
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering productivity, tooling, and quality assurance

Strategic Delivery & IDU Coordination

• Provide oversight and capacity planning in collaboration with Professional Services Units (PSUs) and Country Units (CUs)
• Support presales initiatives by advising on technical solutions, delivery models, and team composition
• Represent engineering and IDU resource needs in local talent planning, mentoring, and skills development
• Partner with HR, IT, and legal teams in Vietnam to ensure a high-performing and compliant working environment

Risk & Quality

• Collaborate with Risk & Quality teams to proactively manage and escalate supply, demand and operational risks or non-compliance concerning delivery
• Ensure staffing needs meet all defined quality standards and compliance frameworks across global client engagements

Collaboration & Global Influence

• Work closely with European and APAC stakeholders to align engineering practices, delivery models, and resource mobilisation
• Assist business development teams in shaping technology proposals, solution architecture, and rate card structures

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead engineering teams in international delivery contexts
• Strong understanding of agile development frameworks and engineering management best practices
• Industry experience in financial services or fintech is advantageous
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English and Vietnamese, in addition Mandarin is a plus

What We Offer

Be part of a fast-growing and innovative team working on cutting-edge technology projects. At GFT Vietnam, you'll contribute to shaping the future of digital banking and enterprise transformation while benefiting from an international culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous growth with the benefits below:

• Competitive salary
• 13th-month salary guarantee
• Performance bonus
• Professional English course for employees
• Premium health insurance
• Extensive annual leave

(Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a response from GFT regarding your application within 10 workdays, please consider that we have decided to proceed with other candidates. We truly appreciate your interest in GFT and thank you for your understanding.)