Developer
Kahunam, a remote-first digital agency, is hiring a Vietnam-based web developer for a 12-month contract with strong potential for extension. This full-time role (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, Vietnamese time zone) focuses on building and maintaining websites and eCommerce stores using WordPress, Shopify, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You’ll work on long-term projects and address day-to-day client needs such as bug fixes, design enhancements, and performance optimization. Compensation ranges from 15–22 million VND/month, with generous benefits including 18 days of paid leave plus national holidays, time for personal development, and direct mentorship from the founder.
Successful candidates should have hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, along with familiarity in hosting, domains, DNS, Git, Node.js, and NPM. Strong English communication skills are essential, as most team interactions are in English. A keen design sense and ability to replicate or interpret Figma designs into high-quality code are highly valued. Experience using AI tools like Claude Code and knowledge of modern development practices will be a plus. While not all experience areas are mandatory upfront, the company offers personalized training in areas such as Shopify Liquid, SEO, web accessibility, and Google Apps Script.
Kahunam operates a flat organizational structure and encourages autonomy, continuous learning, and creativity. You’ll contribute not only to client projects but also to internal tools like WordPress plugins and Chrome extensions. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a diverse portfolio of projects, combining technical growth with creative problem-solving.
Responsibilities:
- Build, maintain and customize responsive stores and websites using WordPress & Shopify using HTML, CSS, JavaScript. Occasionally will develop using PHP with AI Assistance.
- Work on long term client projects such as website builds and rebuilds. As well as work on day-to-day resolution of client tickets (small bugs, issues or website improvements).
- Work on web development tasks to help clients optimize their business processes, their online analytics tracking and pixel setup, and their email deliverability.
- Keep the rest of the team up to date on your progress. Clearly communicate all blockers and work to resolve challenges by collaborating with other team members, asking clients clarifying questions about their specifications. Or researching your own answers.
- Work on improving company's internal projects such as: Chrome Extensions, Online Tools, WordPress Plugins, CSS frameworks and Snippet libraries.
- Assist marketing staff with development of new website features and enhancements of design, using their own direction or following the guidance of a professional developer.
- Keep up to date with changes in software development, especially with platforms like WordPress and Shopify.
- Learn how to best use AI Coding tools such as Claude Code to improve the quality of your output and enhance your productivity.
- Work autonomously, be able to effectively plan your day. Demonstrate self-discipline.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
- Familiar with: hosting, basic server administration, domain registration and DNS record management.
- Able to communicate well in English.
- Design led. Keen eye for detail and highly creative.
- Problem solver.
- Able to use AI tools like Claude Code to enhance productivity and optimize workflow.
- Familiar with Git, VS Code, Build Scripts, Node & NPM.
Perks:
- 100% remote working.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Paid time to work on personal development and learning using online courses and resources.
- Work in a flat company structure, direct engagement with the founder.
- Variety of different clients and projects to work on.
- Personal development learning paths.
Salary, holiday and working hours:
- Salary range: 15tr-22tr
- Working hours: 09:00-17:30, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours total per week
- Bonus: Based on individual and company performance
- Holidays: 18 Days Paid Leave + National Holidays
This role will initially be a 12 month contract. It is likely to be extended. There will be 2-3 months probationary period.
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