Senior Software Engineer · Backend & Platform Specialist
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · vesviet@gmail.com · LinkedIn · GitHub
Senior Software Engineer with 17+ years of hands-on experience building scalable web platforms and distributed systems. Specialized in backend architecture, e-commerce platforms (Magento 2), and Golang microservices. Proven track record of migrating monolithic systems to microservices, optimizing high-traffic applications, and leading technical initiatives across cross-functional teams. Currently architecting a 21+ service e-commerce platform using Go, Kubernetes, and event-driven architecture.
| Category | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Languages | Go, PHP, JavaScript (Node.js), TypeScript, HTML/CSS, C/C++ |
| Backend Frameworks | Kratos (Go), Laravel, Magento 1 & 2, Yii2, CodeIgniter |
| Frontend | Next.js, React, jQuery, Bootstrap, Flutter (Mobile UI) |
| Databases | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, MS SQL |
| Infrastructure | Kubernetes (EKS/K3s), Docker, AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, EKS), Linux |
| Architecture | Microservices, Event-Driven (Dapr), Clean Architecture, DDD, gRPC, REST |
| DevOps & Tools | ArgoCD (GitOps), GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger |
Dec 2025 – Present · Ho Chi Minh City
- Optimized Magento 2 data processing pipelines for high-traffic e-commerce operations, reducing page load times and improving system throughput.
- Improved database query performance and implemented caching strategies, contributing to lower latency and higher system stability across production environments.
- Tech: Magento 2, PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Redis, AWS (EC2, RDS, S3), Docker, GitLab CI/CD.
Sep 2021 – Oct 2025 · Ho Chi Minh City
- Designed and developed scalable RESTful APIs handling millions of requests per month for B2B and B2C e-commerce platforms.
- Led migration of monolithic PHP applications to Golang-based microservices, reducing average API latency by 35%.
- Architected and implemented CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI + GitHub Actions), achieving zero-downtime deployments across EKS clusters.
- Optimized SQL queries and Redis caching layers, improving overall system performance by 40%.
- Mentored a team of 3 junior developers, conducting code reviews and establishing coding standards.
- Tech: Go, PHP, Magento 2, Laravel, Kubernetes (EKS), Docker, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, GitLab CI/CD.
Apr 2020 – Sep 2021
- Developed custom Magento 2 extensions for landers.ph, serving the Philippine grocery e-commerce market.
- Implemented unit testing practices and improved code coverage, reducing production bug rate.
- Debugged and resolved complex platform issues across payment, catalog, and checkout modules.
- Tech: Magento 2, PHP, AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, K8s), Docker, Git.
Apr 2019 – Present · Part-time / Maintenance
- Designed and maintained the full-stack Magento 2 platform for Regna.com.
- Built RESTful APIs powering mobile applications (Rb39, Elite) with Flutter-based UI.
- Tech: Magento 2, Flutter, PHP, AWS (EC2, RDS, S3), Docker.
| Period | Role | Company | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 – Apr 2019 | PHP Developer | JV-IT Company | Weather forecast map system for Japanese clients (Yii2, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS) |
| May 2015 – Apr 2017 | Magento Developer | Skyfronts | Multi-site Magento 1 & 2 e-commerce development, Linux server administration |
| Apr 2011 – May 2015 | PHP Developer | ToanCau Company | Corporate websites, online advertising apps, mobile payment system |
| Dec 2008 – Sep 2010 | PHP Developer | VEC E-commerce Solution | Web services, web applications, open-source project development |
2025 – Present · Personal / Portfolio
A production-grade, composable e-commerce ecosystem with 21+ independently deployable microservices, designed for high availability and horizontal scalability.
Architecture & Stack:
- Backend: Go 1.25+ (Kratos Framework), gRPC + REST dual protocol, Wire (DI).
- Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript.
- Infrastructure: Kubernetes (K3s), Dapr (Service Mesh & Pub/Sub), ArgoCD (GitOps), Docker.
- Data: PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch.
- Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger (distributed tracing).
Key Service Domains:
| Domain | Services |
|---|---|
| Core | Auth (OAuth2/JWT), User (RBAC), Customer (GDPR), Catalog (25k+ SKUs, EAV pattern) |
| Commerce | Cart, Checkout (Saga orchestration), Order lifecycle, Payment (multi-gateway) |
| Operations | Multi-warehouse Inventory, Fulfillment (pick/pack/ship), Shipping (multi-carrier) |
| Engagement | Dynamic Pricing, Promotions & Coupons, Loyalty Rewards, Reviews, AI-powered Search |
| Platform | API Gateway, Notification (Email/SMS/Push), Analytics, Admin Dashboard |
Engineering Highlights:
- Clean Architecture with strict layer separation (API → Service → Biz → Data).
- Event-driven communication via Dapr Pub/Sub with Outbox pattern for guaranteed delivery.
- Transactional Saga orchestration for checkout and payment flows.
- Full GitOps deployment pipeline with ArgoCD and Kustomize overlays.
Diploma in Information Technology Industrial Economic and Technical College 2 · Sep 2005 – Aug 2008
Coursework: Database Management (MS SQL, MySQL), Networking & Server Administration, PHP, C/C++.
- Email: vesviet@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vesviet
- GitHub: github.com/vesviet