Senior / Middle Backend Engineer (PHP Symfony & NodeJS) in Bangkok at GRADION

• 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.

• 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.

• Good 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.

Join Vietnam’s Best IT Company - Gradion Vietnam (formerly NFQ Vietnam) was recognized by ITViec for 8 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 & Leadership Development - Work closely with our leadership team, gain mentorship from experienced executives, and have direct exposure to high-level strategic decisions. Your growth is limitless, as long as you’re ready to step up, opportunities will always be there for you.

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:

• Performance bonus of up to 2 months’ salary.
• Performance review twice a year, so your growth is recognized and rewarded.
• Premium healthcare for you, plus an annual health check.
• 15 days of annual leave.
• Full salary during probation.
• Hybrid working for real flexibility.
• Monthly Happy Hour and Community Tech activities.
• Work on global projects as part of an innovation team that shapes ideas for the hi-tech world.
• Diverse training programs to keep you growing.