Middle/Senior/Lead PHP Engineer

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)
• Vietnam's Best IT Company – recognized by ITViec for 7 consecutive years, including 2 consecutive years of ranking # and 2025)
• ISO 27001

In this role, you will:

• You will be joining an awesome team to build cool applications that serve millions of users, from idea to production
• As our customers are typically ambitious foreign startups, you will have a chance to improve your English, learn about startup culture, and product mindset along the way. If you want to make a great impact on the world, this is your chance now
• Manage full lifecycle customer projects with Agile methods
• Developing strong relationships with customers, acting as the primary point of contact as well as managing stakeholder expectations, and always seeking solution improvement
• Design, develop, and test an internal REST API
• Design and implement scalable and robust applications
• Analyze functional requirements and the creation of software design
• Participate in code and design reviews to maintain our high development standards
• Work closely with the infrastructure team in building and scaling back-end services as well as performing root-cause analysis investigations
• Write API documentation for better communication with front-end developers

What you will bring:

• 5 years of overall software development experience, with an emphasis on web applications and back-end technologies, and work experience in PHP (strongly preferred with Symfony)
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the full development life cycle (coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, operation, monitoring, etc.)
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (Git is preferred)
• Deep knowledge of web frameworks
• Experience in unit testing frameworks
• Experience in CI/CD methodologies
• Professional experience working with cloud (either AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• 2 years of experience in leading engineering teams (for technical lead level)
• Working proficiency in English

Big bonus:

• Experience in these business domains: hotel booking, car rental, eCommerce platform
• Proficiency in database design & SQL skills
• Experience in REST API development
• Knowledge of real-time communication (Pusher, PubNub, FireBase)
• Strong understanding of system performance and scaling

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)

Locations:
We welcome you to our offices in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang, Can Tho, and Ha Noi). Choose the location that suits you best and join us on a journey of innovation and excellence.

According to Decree No.13/2023/ND-CP on protecting personal data ("PDP"), Gradion Vietnam applies the "Personal Data Processing Agreement" to all candidates to ensure compliance with the decree. By submitting your application to Gradion Vietnam, you agree to allow us to process your provided information in accordance with the Personal Data Processing Agreement that you have carefully read, understood, and agreed to in its entirety at Link.
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