Senior/Lead PHP Engineer (Symfony/Laravel)

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At NFQ, we focus on Scaling Business—helping companies grow, optimize, and transform through technology and strategic consulting. With 800+ experts across 7 offices, we don’t just build software; we partner with businesses to solve complex challenges, drive efficiency, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Unlike traditional outsourcing, our approach goes beyond executing tasks—we advise, challenge, and co-create solutions that enable businesses to scale effectively. Whether it’s expanding into new markets, streamlining operations, or driving digital transformation, we are committed to delivering impact that lasts.

Why NFQ?
🔹 Fairness – We treat our colleagues, clients, shareholders, and the environment with integrity and respect.
🔹 Entrepreneurship – We think like entrepreneurs, taking smart risks and turning ideas into real impact.
🔹 Excellence – We go beyond expectations to deliver results that truly make a difference.

In this role you will

  • You will be joining an awesome team to build cool applications that serve millions of users, from idea to production.
  • As our customers are typically ambitious foreign startups, you will have a chance to improve your English, learn about startup culture and product mindset along the way. If you want to make a great impact on the world, this is your chance now.
  • Manage full lifecycle customer projects with Agile methods.
  • Developing strong relationships with customers, acting as the primary point of contact as well as managing stakeholder expectations and always seek for solution improvement.
  • Design, develop, test internal REST API.
  • Design and implement scalable and robust applications.
  • Analyze functional requirements and creation of software design.
  • Participate in code and design reviews to maintain our high development standards.
  • Work closely with the infrastructure team in building and scaling back-end services as well as performing root-cause analysis investigations.
  • Write API documentation for better communication with front-end developers.
  • What you will bring

  • From 5 years of overall software development experience, with an emphasis on web applications and back-end technologies, work experience in PHP (strongly preferred with Symfony).
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the full development life cycle (coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, operation, monitoring, etc.).
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (Git is preferred).
  • Deep knowledge of web frameworks.
  • Experience in unit testing frameworks.
  • Experience in CI/CD methodologies.
  • Professional experience working with cloud (either AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • 2 years of experience in leading engineering teams (for technical lead level).
  • Working proficiency in English.
  • Big bonus:
  • Experience in these business domains: hotel booking, car rental, eCommerce platform.
  • Proficiency in database design & SQL skills.
  • Experience in REST API development.
  • Knowledge of real-time communication (Pusher, PubNub, FireBase).
  • Strong understanding of system performance and scaling.
  • Why you will love working here

  • 🏆 Join Vietnam’s Best IT Company – 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 NFQ’s 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 healthy work-life balance and an environment where you can thrive—professionally and personally. Including:
  • - Laptop is provided.
    Community Tech activities.
    A fun & dynamic environment and freedom to be creative.
    Modern office with a flexible relaxing zone.
    13th-month salary pro-rata (based on business situation/performance).
    Performance review 2 times/ year.
    Extra Premium Healthcare & Annual Health-check.
    15 days annual leaves.

  • Working time: Monday – Friday (9AM - 6PM)
  • Locations: NFQ welcomes you to our offices in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang City, Can Tho City & Ha Noi City), choose the location that suits you best and join us on a journey of innovation and excellence.