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Linh Hoang

Senior SEO Engineer

Hanoi, Vietnam

Linh is an SEO engineer who has shipped programmatic SEO at scale. She has built location and product page generators producing tens of thousands of indexed pages for marketplaces.

Schema.org Next.js Hreflang GSC Ahrefs API +1

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6+ Years

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Phuc Nguyen

Senior ZK Rollup Engineer

Hanoi, Vietnam

Phuc is a ZK rollup engineer who has built sequencer, prover, and bridge components for production ZK Layer 2s. He brings strong systems-level Rust skills and a deep understanding of EVM execution proofs.

Rust Plonky2 Halo2 Solidity RISC0 +1

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7+ Years

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Khoa Dinh

Senior ZK Rust Engineer

Da Nang, Vietnam

Khoa is a ZK Rust engineer focused on zkVMs and proof generation pipelines. He has built off-chain provers and verifier contracts for ZK rollups and zk-coprocessors using RISC Zero and SP1.

Rust Halo2 RISC0 SP1 Noir +1

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6+ Years

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Quan Pham

Senior Smart Contract Engineer

Hanoi, Vietnam

Quan is a smart contract engineer focused on security and gas optimization. He has built lending markets and AMM protocols, and worked alongside auditors at Trail of Bits and Spearbit on production launches.

Solidity Foundry Slither Tenderly EVM +1

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8+ Years

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Tuan Pham

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Hanoi, Vietnam

Tuan is a full-stack engineer who has shipped consumer and B2B SaaS products end-to-end. He has worked with US and EU teams across timezones, with a strong sense of product instinct and developer-first APIs.

React Next.js Node.js PostgreSQL GraphQL +1

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8+ Years

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Trang Vo

Senior Python Developer

Hanoi, Vietnam

Trang is a Python backend developer with strong Django and FastAPI experience. She has built data-heavy SaaS platforms and internal tools for fintech and healthtech companies, with a focus on clean APIs, query performance and test coverage.

Python Django FastAPI PostgreSQL Celery +1

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Thanks to Second Talent, Open Campus quickly built a skilled tech team of 10 within two months, boosting productivity by 70% and accelerating our Web3 platform's development. This success has strengthened our role in decentralized education and fueled our market expansion, highlighting our leadership in Web3 innovation.

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Second Talent helped Beyond Cars (acquired by Carro) swiftly build a top-tier tech team in just a month, accelerating our platform's development and boosting productivity. This success allowed us to expand into new markets, ultimately leading to our acquisition by a major automotive e-commerce company.

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Co-Founder (acquired by Carro)

Partnering with Second Talent has been a game-changer for our tech expansion. Their ability to source top-tier talent from Vietnam helped us scale rapidly while maintaining quality. Their pre-vetted candidates integrated seamlessly, and their account management ensured smooth onboarding.

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Second Talent played a key role in our tech expansion, quickly providing high-quality frontend talent that integrated seamlessly into our projects. Their pre-vetted candidates, smooth onboarding process, and excellent support helped us build a strong, cost-effective team that drives our success.

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Guide to Hiring Developers in Vietnam

Everything you need to know about employment laws, payroll, and compliance when hiring developers in Vietnam.

Working Hours

48 hours/week (8 hrs/day, 6 days). Most tech companies do 40 hrs (Mon-Fri).

Overtime Pay

150% weekdays, 200% weekends, 300% public holidays. Max 40 hrs OT/month.

Probation Period

60 days max for skilled roles. Probation salary must be at least 85% of full salary.

Leave Entitlements in Vietnam

Leave Type

Entitlement

Annual Leave

12 days paid leave. +1 day for every 5 years of service.

Sick Leave

30 days/year (paid at 75% via social insurance). 40 days for hazardous roles.

Maternity Leave

6 months paid (social insurance fund). 2 pre-natal check-up days per month.

Paternity Leave

5 days paid for normal delivery. 7 days for C-section or premature birth.

Public Holidays

11 days (New Year, Tet 5 days, Reunification, Labor Day, National Day 2 days, Hung Kings)

Notice Period

Indefinite contracts: 45 days. Fixed-term: 30 days. Probation: 3 days.

Severance Pay

0.5 months salary per year of service (for employment over 12 months).

Payroll & Tax in Vietnam

Component

Details

Employer Contributions

21.5% of gross (social insurance 17.5%, health 3%, unemployment 1%).

Employee Contributions

10.5% of gross (social insurance 8%, health 1.5%, unemployment 1%).

Income Tax

Progressive 5%-35%. Tax residents: worldwide income. Non-residents: flat 20%.

Minimum Wage

Region I: VND 4,960,000/mo (~$198). Region IV: VND 3,450,000/mo (~$138).

13th Month / Bonus

Not mandatory but widely expected (Tet bonus). Most companies pay 1-2 months.

Senior Developer Salary

$2,500-$6,500/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a PHP developer do?

A PHP developer builds and maintains server-side web applications. They write backend logic, manage databases, create REST or GraphQL APIs, and integrate third-party services. Modern PHP developers work with frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, and Yii2. They also handle deployments using Docker and cloud platforms like AWS.

What skills should a PHP developer have?

A strong PHP developer should know at least one major framework like Laravel or Symfony. They need solid MySQL or PostgreSQL database skills and experience with REST API development. Additional skills like Docker, Redis, and CI/CD pipelines are important for senior roles.

How does Second Talent vet PHP developers?

We run a multi-stage vetting process that includes a portfolio review, a technical assessment covering PHP and framework knowledge, and a live coding interview. We also test English communication skills through a structured interview. Only the top 1% of applicants pass our full process.

How quickly can I hire a PHP developer through Second Talent?

We send you matched PHP developer profiles within 24 hours of receiving your requirements. Most companies complete interviews and make a hire within 3 to 5 business days.

How much does it cost to hire a PHP developer through Second Talent?

Senior PHP developers from Southeast Asia are available from $2,700 to $5,500 per month depending on experience, framework specialization, and country. There are no upfront fees.

Can Second Talent help me hire PHP developers for specific frameworks like Laravel or Magento?

Yes. We have developers specialized in Laravel, Symfony, Yii2, CodeIgniter, WordPress, and Magento. When you submit your requirements, you can specify the exact framework and version your project uses.

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