Senior Back End Engineer ( Node.JS )

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. What you’ll do

Architect & Build: Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.

Optimize Performance: Dive deep into the event loop, database queries, and caching layers to ensure sub-millisecond latency and high availability.

Set Standards: Champion engineering excellence by leading code reviews, writing comprehensive tests, and mentoring mid-level developers.

Collaborate: Work closely with Product and Frontend teams to design seamless APIs and influence the technical roadmap.

Scale Systems: Design and maintain microservices and event-driven architectures (RabbitMQ/Kafka) that can handle high-traffic spikes.

What you’ll bring

Expertise: 5+ years of professional experience in backend development, with a deep mastery of Node.js and its ecosystem.

Strong Foundations: Deep understanding of asynchronous programming, design patterns, and architectural principles (Solid, Hexagonal, or Clean Architecture).

Database Mastery: Proven experience with both SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (Redis, MongoDB) databases, including schema design and optimization.

Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with AWS/GCP and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

Mindset: A product-focused mindset—you care about the "why" behind the code and the impact it has on the end-user.

Communication: Ability to explain complex technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Bonus Points

Experience with NestJS or GraphQL.

Contributions to Open Source projects.

Knowledge of Frontend frameworks (React/Vue) for better full-stack collaboration.

Why Join Gradion MENA?

Global Exposure: Work daily with international teams and founders from Europe and Asia.

AI-Driven Development: We integrate AI into our DNA, from how we write code to the strategic solutions we provide to clients.

Continuous Evolution: Monthly budget for courses and certifications to keep your skills at the cutting edge.

Setup: laptop and full workstation.

Health: Comprehensive family health insurance and life insurance.

Flexibility: Flexible working arrangements and a culture of ownership.

Rewards: Competitive salary based on seniority + milestone bonuses (marriage, childbirth, etc.).