Senior PHP Developer

Gradion; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm in Jakarta Utara is looking for PHP Developers to contribute to backend architecture and implement AI workflows. Candidates should have strong PHP skills and experience with Laravel or Symfony frameworks. This role offers competitive compensation and a chance to shape solutions in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

AI-first engineering culture

Qualifications

• 3 - 6 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with message queuing and event-driven architectures.
• Comfort with agile workflows and feedback-driven iteration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to scalable backend architecture.
• Implement and maintain AI workflows.
• Collaborate directly with international clients.

Skills

Strong PHP skills

Experience in Laravel or Symfony

AI literacy

Experience with relational databases

Excellent critical thinking

Clear communication skills

Proactive problem-solving mindset

Tools

RabbitMQ

Docker

Job description

Overview

Join Gradion – Empowering PHP Developers with AI-Augmented Excellence!

We are Gradion, a deep tech consulting and development powerhouse helping businesses scale to billion-dollar valuations. We help companies scale, transform, and thrive-not just through technology, but through deep strategic partnership. With 300+ experts across 7 global offices, we don’t just build software; we challenge assumptions, design better futures, and co-create scalable solutions.

Our ideas underpin successful exits, IPOs, strong financial results, and competitive advantages, as well as novel processes, new business models, and great user experiences.

We work with clients who are scaling fast, entering new markets, or rethinking how their business should work in the digital age. We don’t act like typical outsourcers-we think, question, and lead.

We say no to office politics and pointless meetings. We celebrate curiosity, experimentation and passion. We are very open to people growing both within and beyond their teams and departments.

We’re actively recruiting PHP Developers across various experience levels - Mid Level (3-8 years), and Very Senior Experts/Program Managers/Project Leaders (more than 10 years) - to join us in this exciting new chapter.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to scalable backend architecture that supports fast-growing businesses.
• Use AI tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and others to improve speed, quality, and innovation in your development workflow.
• Implement and maintain AI workflows and prompt engineering features integrated into our products
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with strong attention to business logic and performance.
• Collaborate directly with international clients and internal teams to understand goals, scope projects, and deliver results.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software to ensure strong optimization and functionality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues promptly, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Ensure responsive design and seamless user experiences that meet client business objectives.

What you'll Bring

• Strong PHP skills, with experience in Laravel or Symfony frameworks.
• 3 - 6 years of professional software engineering experience
• AI literacy: You actively integrate developer-focused AI tools into your workflow (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Windsurf, Cursor).
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Experience with RabbitMQ or similar, message queuing, and event-driven architectures. Must understand queue management, job processing patterns, and distributed systems.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to align technical implementation with business goals.
• Clear and confident communication skills, especially in English.
• Passion for solving problems, continuously learning, and building things that matter.
• Comfort with agile workflows, feedback-driven iteration, and autonomous ownership.
• A strong understanding of business logic and value-driven software development.
• Strong willingness and comfort interacting directly with international clients, acting as a trusted advisor to help them achieve their objectives.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and collaborative attitude, with a focus on delivering solutions that provide real business value.
• Ability to understand and interpret business requirements, translating them into technical specifications and impactful solutions.

Nice to have

• Experience working with RESTful APIs, microservices, or headless architecture.
• Knowledge of MCP server, AI workflows, and prompt engineering concepts is a plus
• Experience with Click house would be great.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like Vue.js or React.
• Experience with DevOps, Ansible, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud services (AWS, GCP).
• Prior client-facing roles, or experience as a consultant, lead, or solution architect.
• Knowledge of e-commerce, B2B SaaS, or high-growth startup environments.

Why you\'ll love working here

• 🏆 Join Vietnam’s Best IT Company – Gradion (formerly NFQ ASIA) 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.