Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer with PHP (Symfony) expertise and working experience in Node.js to join our distributed, international team.
Our current backend infrastructure is built on PHP, but we have an active roadmap to migrate toward Node.js. You will work alongside an embedded Node.js expert, helping maintain and develop our existing PHP ecosystem while actively contributing to the Node.js migration as it progresses. This is a fully backend-focused role requiring seamless daily communication in English.
Key Responsibilities
Feature Development & Maintenance: Design, build, and maintain high-quality backend services and APIs using PHP (Symfony).
Support the Migration Roadmap: Actively contribute to migrating legacy PHP services over to Node.js, collaborating closely with the team’s dedicated Node.js engineer.
Code Quality & Architecture: Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code. Participate in code reviews to ensure high technical standards across both stacks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work within a distributed, international team of developers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver impactful features.
System Optimization: Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend performance and database queries to ensure scalability.
Job Requirements
PHP Expertise: Professional experience with PHP, specifically using the Symfony framework.
Node.js Experience: Working knowledge of Node.js. You don't need to lead the migration, but you must be strong enough to pick up tickets, write backend logic, and contribute to the Node.js codebase.
Database Management: Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and understanding of data modeling.
API Design: Experience designing and implementing robust RESTful APIs.
Modern DevOps Tools: Familiarity with Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
Soft Skills & Core TraitsGood English: You will be collaborating daily in English with a global team.
Adaptability: A transition mindset - someone who is comfortable bridging the gap between two different backend ecosystems.
Remote Work Champion: Proven ability to work autonomously and effectively within a distributed, asynchronous team environment.
Skills Required
- Professional experience with PHP using the Symfony framework
- Working knowledge and practical experience with Node.js
- Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modeling
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
- Ability to write clean, well-tested, maintainable code and participate in code reviews
- Fluent English for daily communication in a distributed international team
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a remote/distributed environment
- Adaptability to bridge and transition between PHP and Node.js backend ecosystems
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.
