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 #1 (2024 and 2025)
ISO 27001

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

Design and implement robust API layers (REST/GraphQL) with clear versioning, type safety, and strong contract designs for use by internal clients and external partners
Build and enhance event-driven systems by integrating with message streaming technologies (Kafka, Red Panda, NATS), handling asynchronous workflows and cross-service communication
Improve system observability by embedding observability tools (OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, metrics, dashboards) and defining meaningful service-level objectives
Strengthen security and performance of backend components through hardening, monitoring, and optimisation best practices
Define and maintain CI/CD pipelines (linting, testing, container builds, deployments) that ensure high-quality backend delivery and rapid iteration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, DevOps, and client backend teams to align backend architecture with business goals and operational needs

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

5+ years building production-grade backend/cloud services with strong experience in Node.js and TypeScript (or equivalent backend tech)
Demonstrated expertise in designing and building RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, with understanding of contracts, pagination, versioning, and type safety
Solid understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecture, with hands-on experience integrating message brokers/streaming systems (Kafka, Red Panda, Redis Streams, NATS)
Strong database skills — schema design, performance tuning, migrations, and query optimisation for relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL datastore(s)
Experience with containerised environments, DevOps tooling, CI/CD automation, and observability best practices
Real-world experience applying security principles in backend services (authentication/authorization, OWASP, secrets management)
Excellent communication and teamwork, with the ability to work effectively with frontend, DevOps, and product teams

Nice-to-have

Familiarity with backend patterns like CQRS/event sourcing, microservices, or serverless architectures
Knowledge in performance benchmarking, tracing, or reliability engineering
Previous work on low-code platforms, workflow engines, or integration platforms

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 & 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
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:

Ho Chi Minh office: Podium Floor, Sapphire 2 tower, 92 Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Da Nang office: 23rd Floor, G8 Golden Building, 65 Hai Phong, Hai Chau Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam
Remote Work: Candidates based in Hanoi or Can Tho are welcome to work remotely

According to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), Indonesia's PDP Law 2022, and Vietnam's Decree 13/2023/ND-CP, while also ensuring compliance with other applicable local data protection laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, including but not limited to Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Egypt, Singapore, Germany, and Saudi Arabia, Gradion applies the Personal Data Protection Policy to all candidates to ensure compliance with the laws.

By submitting your application to Gradion, you agree to allow us to process your provided information in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Policy that you have carefully.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Senior Software Developer (Nodejs, TypeScript)