Engineering Lead

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 and Australia
• 100+ enterprise clients, including several unicorns (e.g., Alaiko, HomeToGo, Roadsurfer)
• Vietnam’s Best IT Company - recognized by ITViec for 8 consecutive years, including 2 consecutive years of ranking #1 (2024 and 2025)
• ISO 27001

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Lead, a highly skilled technical expert who can evaluate and elevate the performance of our engineering teams. This person will conduct in-depth technical audits across multiple projects, identify hidden weaknesses before our clients do, and guide teams to raise the quality of our products, systems, and engineering practices. The ideal candidate is not just a veteran engineer but also a strong mentor who knows how to coach tech leads and engineers toward excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Audit existing engineering teams and projects to uncover weaknesses in code quality, architecture, scalability, or development processes
• Assess system design, CI/CD pipelines, documentation, and best-practice adherence across multiple technologies
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve engineering standards, productivity, and maintainability
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure progress and continuous improvement within teams
• Work closely with tech leads and project managers to identify skill gaps and design improvement plans
• Coach and mentor engineers to adopt best practices in coding, architecture, and delivery
• Develop and maintain frameworks or checklists for ongoing technical health assessments

What you will bring:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with exposure to multiple tech stacks (e.g., Node.js, PHP, React, cloud infrastructure, databases, DevOps)
• Proven track record in technical leadership, system design, and architecture reviews
• Strong experience in auditing software systems and development workflows
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence without authority
• Deep understanding of software quality metrics, CI/CD, testing strategies, and scalability principles
• Strong communication and analytical skills. Able to explain complex technical issues in clear, practical terms

Nice to have

• Experience working in multi-client or agency-style environments
• Experience introducing or scaling new tools or practices across teams
• Solid understanding of data-driven delivery and metrics-based improvement

Why you’ll love working here?
🏆 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

Working time: Monday - Friday (9 AM - 6 PM)

Location:

• 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), 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, 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 read, understood, and agreed to in its entirety at Link.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.