# Senior AI Applied Software Engineer at Backbase

Senior AI Applied Software Engineer at Backbase in Ho Chi Minh. Hybrid. Posted September 16, 2026.

- Company: Backbase
- Location: Ho Chi Minh
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Experience: 5+ years
- Posted: 2026-09-16
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/workatbackbase/jobs/8207480
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/senior-ai-applied-software-engineer-backbase-dzbb1m

## Description

**The Job**
At Backbase, we don’t just deliver software – we redefine how people manage their finances. We are looking for a **Senior AI Applied Software Engineer **to join our R&D department in Kraków. You will join the team which sits at the core of Backbase platform: Entitlements. Handling complex problems related to Access Control, Approvals and Limits.
By joining our team, you won’t just write code; you will design systems that impact millions of users across over 100 financial institutions worldwide.

**Meet the Job**
As a Senior AI Applied Software Engineer  you are a technical cornerstone of your squad. You will design and deliver complex features with minimal guidance, ensuring that both the "engine" (Backend) and the "experience" (Frontend) are performant, secure, and scalable.

- **Full SDLC Ownership:** Lead the entire lifecycle of digital banking products—from initial idea and architectural design to release and maintenance.

- **Architectural Excellence:** Improve system architecture and design components that integrate smoothly across APIs and microservices.

- **Technical Leadership:** Act as a go-to resource for your team, mentoring junior engineers, conducting critical code reviews, and raising the bar for engineering standards.

- **AI & Innovation:** Contribute to the evolution of LLM-based voice assistants and real-time personalization engines using OpenAI and ML models.

- **Security-First Mindset:** Implement "Entitlements" and fraud prevention services with a focus on non-functional requirements like security, scalability, and resilience.

- **Collaborative Culture:** Work in a Pod based model, collaborating with Architects, Product Owners, and UX Designers to align technical solutions with business needs.

**Who You Are**

- **Location: **You live in Kraków or nearby area and you are willing to work in a hybrid mode - twice per week from our office. 

- **Experience:** You have **5–7+ years** of professional experience building complex, high-traffic products.

- **Frontend Mastery:** Strong skills in **Angular** and **TypeScript**. You are proficient with **RxJS** and modern build systems (Webpack, Jenkins). Experience with Vue.js is a plus.

- **Backend Exposure: While the daily work is heavily frontend-centric, prior exposure to** of **Java**, **Spring JPA/Hibernate**, **Maven,** **Microservices** (Netflix OSS is a plus) and Cloud technologies is a welcome bonus, offering a great foundation for future fullstack growth within the team.

- **System Design:** You have a solid grasp of **Enterprise Integration Patterns** and can design systems that handle complex data flows between services.

- **The "Senior" Edge:** You don't just solve tickets; you identify gaps in tooling, reduce technical debt, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline delivery.

- **Communication:** Excellent English (spoken and written). You can confidently explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and get buy-in for your architectural decisions.

- **Domain Knowledge:** Previous experience in **Fintech or Banking** is highly considered an advantage.

**What We Offer**

- **Growth:** €1,000 annual self-development budget, a clear promotion path, and dedicated time for training.

- **Rewards:** Competitive base salary plus an annual bonus and referral bonuses.

- **Hybrid Work:** A flexible arrangement combining remote work with our vibrant Kraków office.

- **Office Perks:** Daily lunches, community breakfasts on Wednesdays, and high-end hardware (MacBook).

- **Well-being:** Private healthcare (Luxmed), Headspace app subscription, and a Work-From-Home allowance.

- **Culture:** Integration events, flexible working hours, and a focus on healthy work-life balance.