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Scaling Business with Digital and Deep Tech
The Role
ABOUT US:
At Gradion, we are the strategic partner for ambitious businesses, helping them achieve breakthrough growth through Digital Innovation and Deep Tech.
With a global vision and an AI-first approach, we enable clients to reshape strategies, optimize systems, and adopt cutting-edge technologies to create sustainable value.
From AI and data to cybersecurity, robotics, and large-scale enterprise platforms, Gradion designs practical solutions that lay the foundation for the next generation of billion-dollar companies.
OUR FACTS & FIGURES:
- 23+ years of expertise — Gradion builds digital platforms & deep-tech solutions.
- 3 continents: Asia, Europe and Africa.
- 300+ specialists across 7 countries Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Egypt, Indonesia.
- 100+ enterprise clients, including several unicorns (e.g., Alaiko, HomeToGo, Roadsurfer).
- ISO 27001.
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with the focus on PHP to join the dynamic product team - a campervan hire and camping expert in Europe with over 70 stations across Europe and North America.
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using PHP 8.x with Symfony or Laravel
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications
- Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure seamless integration and great user experiences
- Work with MongoDB, Redis, and Docker to ensure performance and reliability
- Analyze functional requirements, design solutions, and contribute to technical discussions
- Participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and follow best practices for clean, maintainable code
- Support integration with third-party APIs and services (AWS, Adyen, Google, etc.)
- Work closely with DevOps teams on deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization
What will you bring:
- Experience in software development, with an emphasis on web applications and backend technologies using PHP (Symfony or Laravel preferred)
- Strong understanding of software engineering practices throughout the full development life cycle: coding standards, code reviews, source control, testing, build processes, and monitoring.
- Proficiency with version control tools (Git preferred) and collaborative workflows.
- Good knowledge of web frameworks, RESTful APIs, and database design (MongoDB or SQL).
- Hands-on experience or familiarity with unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Awareness of system performance, security, and scalability principles.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
- 2 years of experience in leading engineering teams (for technical lead level).
- Working proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with international teams and clients.
Big Bonus
- Experience in one or more of these domains: eCommerce, travel booking, or SaaS platforms.
- Proficiency in database design and strong SQL or MongoDB skills.
- Hands-on experience with REST API development and integration with third-party services.
- Familiarity with real-time communication tools (e.g. Pusher, PubNub, Firebase).
- Understanding of application performance optimization and scalable system design.
- Exposure to modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Why you’ll love working here?
- 🏆 Join Vietnam’s Best IT Company – Gradion Vietnam (formerly NFQ Vietnam) was recognized by ITViec for 7 consecutive years, including 2 successive years as the Winner. Work with some of the best minds in the industry and be part of a company that’s redefining how businesses scale through technology.
- 🌍 Career Growth & Tech Leadership – At Gradion, you’re not just coding or delivering features—you’re shaping innovative solutions. Collaborate closely with tech leads, gain hands-on exposure to critical product and business decisions, and receive mentorship from experts who’ve built scalable systems. Whether you aim to become a technical expert or a leader, we’ll empower your journey.
- 🚀AI-First Engineering & Strategic Consulting – Our engineering culture integrates AI as a core driver of design, development, and optimization—not an add-on. As a forward-thinking consultancy, we go beyond traditional engineering, combining technical excellence with a strategic mindset to deliver transformative solutions for ambitious businesses.
- 💰 Competitive Compensation – We believe great talent deserves great rewards. Expect an attractive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a benefits package that reflects your impact. We value talent over salary budgets—exceptional contributions deserve exceptional rewards.
- ✨ And Many More Benefits to Explore! But most importantly, a healthy work-life balance and an environment where you can thrive—professionally and personally. Including:
- A laptop is provided.
- Community Tech activities.
- A fun & dynamic environment and freedom to be creative.
- Modern office with a flexible, relaxing zone.
- Performance bonus (up to 2-month salary).
- Performance review 2 times/ year.
- Extra Premium Healthcare & Annual Health-check.
- 15 days of annual leave.
Working time: Monday – Friday (9 AM - 6 PM)
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The Company
What We Do
At Gradion, we consult businesses with Digital & Deep Tech. With over 23 years of experience and a global team of 300+ experts across 7 countries, our impact spans e-commerce, retail, mobility, travel & logistics, and intralogistics, where we’ve driven bold, measurable transformative technology solutions. Powered by the AI-first foundation, our journey is defined by customer stories of bold transformations in Business, Technology and People. We've partnered with visionary companies to architect the strategies, systems, and technologies that propelled them to extraordinary success. From large-scale platforms to AI, data, cybersecurity & robotic solutions, Gradion delivers tailored, future-ready solutions, empowering the next generation of Billion Dollar Companies.
