Senior Backend Engineer – Media & Platform Services (Java + NodeJS + AWS) 

Role Overview

We’re hiring a Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Java Spring Boot, NodeJS, and AWS to join our platform team at Obello. You’ll play a critical role in designing and implementing high-performance backend services for media conversion, processing, and design export. You will help ensure that Obello's core infrastructure is robust, scalable, and optimized for seamless creative content delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of media processing services, including file conversions (image, animation, video), compression, and rendering workflows
• Design and implement serverless architecture (AWS Lambda) and event-driven systems to manage media workflows at scale
• Build scalable backend APIs for template exports, multi-format rendering, and real-time previews
• Optimize performance of media processing pipelines (e.g., FFmpeg, image processors) for high-quality outputs at low latency
• Collaborate closely with frontend, AI, and product teams to support smart design exports and animated content delivery
• Own system reliability, observability, and cost-efficiency of backend infrastructure
• Ensure security, error resilience, and performance monitoring in cloud-based production environments

Requirements

• 8+ years of backend development experience in Java (Spring Boot) and NodeJS
• Proven experience with AWS services including Lambda, S3, EC2, MediaConvert, SQS, etc
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems
• Experience working with media processing tools such as FFmpeg, canvas-node, and video transcoding services
• Strong knowledge of API design, asynchronous processing, and RESTful best practices
• Experience in building high-throughput, low-latency systems handling large files (images, videos, animations)

Bonus Skills

• Hands-on experience in building graphic or media-focused SaaS platforms
• Knowledge of video codecs, SVG processing, or Lottie animation formats
• Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and Docker/Kubernetes
• Familiarity with AI-assisted media pipelines or real-time rendering systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional experience in backend SaaS Platform development.
• Previous experience working in a SaaS Platform product at scale

Why Join Us

• Be part of a visionary product reshaping the creative industry
• Work with a world-class team of engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs
• Build a product that reaches millions of users globally
• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and flexible work arrangements
• A growth-driven culture with opportunities to lead and innovate

About DigiEx Group & Obello

DigiEx Group digiex.asia is a global technology partner specializing in Innovation Software Development, AI-powered solutions, Tech Talent services, and digital transformation services. Headquartered in Vietnam, DigiEx supports innovative companies around the world in building scalable tech products and elite engineering teams. With a strong focus on quality, agility, and innovation.

Obello obello.com is a next-generation, AI-powered graphic design and brand automation platform based in San Francisco. Obello enables marketing and creative teams to design high-quality, on-brand content at scale—leveraging intelligent tools for layout, animation, image editing, and content generation.

As strategic partners, DigiEx Group operates the dedicated Development Centre in Vietnam for Obello, managing the entire technology team and driving platform development, product engineering, and tech operational execution. Together, we are scaling Obello into a world-class SaaS platform.