VP Engineering

About OnlinePajak

OnlinePajak, an Achilles Systems company, is a non-typical SaaS company based in Indonesia that provides enhanced tax processing services to thousands of Indonesian taxpayers, both individuals, and companies. Founded in 2015, OnlinePajak aims to revolutionize the way taxes, invoices, and payrolls are processed in Indonesia. It has grown to become one of the fastest-growing startups in the country, processing more than 10% of Indonesia's economy through its platform.

Backed by prominent investors such as Sequoia Capital, Tencent, Warburg Pincus, VISA, Altos Ventures, Alpha JWC Ventures, Endeavour Catalyst, and Global Innovation Fund, OnlinePajak has offices in Indonesia, Sydney, and Singapore. The company's diverse and ambitious team is committed to delivering high-quality products, services, and processes.

Our Culture

At OnlinePajak, our most valuable resource is our people. We believe OnlinePajak characterized by open communication, collaboration, and respect. In addition, we foster a culture of learning and development as a sustainability goal for the organization while we claim that we are diverse, and jubilant about what we do.

Role Purpose :

Provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of Business Unit assigned at OnlinePajak as well as communicate

with employees, stakeholders and customers to ensure our company’s technologies are used appropriately.

Responsibilities :

Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals

Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage

Help departments use technology profitably

Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency

Build quality assurance and data protection processes

Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance

Use stakeholders’ feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology

Communicate technology strategy to partners and investors

Requirements :

Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Minimum 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role (Technical Lead / Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering)

Expertise in backend development using Javascript and / or Java, with a deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, and backend scalability.

Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch)

Proficiency in Cloud Infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud Platform)

Experience with CI / CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices

Strong knowledge of software development best practices, observability (monitoring, logging, alerting), and performance optimization.

Familiarity with microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and API design best practices

Ability to balance technical depth with business impact, driving innovation while ensuring operational stability

A problem-solver with a growth mindset, who actively seeks feedback and continuously improvements

Join our dynamic team at OnlinePajak and be part of our mission to revolutionize the way taxes, invoices, and payrolls are processed in Indonesia. Apply now for the VP Engineering position and let's grow together!