Senior Backend Developer PHP (f/m/d) - IT Security Business

As a Senior Backend Developer, you'll take a leading role in developing PHP-based microservices and APIs. Do you also prioritize clean code as much as we do? You would be a great fit for our team.

• As part of a 7-person team, you will steer the development of microservices and RESTful APIs
• Collaborating with other teams, you will set service boundaries and make sure microservices communicate well
• You will monitor the performance and fix any issues in order to maintain low latency and high availability
• Your responsibilities also include mentoring junior developers (currently two) and sharing your knowledge. You enjoy sharing your knowledge and actively helping your colleagues to grow

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a PHP Developer with a focus on Microservices and APIs
• Strong skills in PHP, RESTful API design, and frameworks like Symfony, Laravel, or Lumen
• Experience with databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL)
• Knowledge of container technologies (Docker)
• Understanding of version control systems, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Nice to have: Knowledge in GoLang
• You explain technical topics so clearly that everyone can work together productively in meetings, regardless of their technical background.
• Languages: please pay attention! German (minimum B1) is required for this position, alongside fluent English

Don't think you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway if you find the tasks exciting. We would like to get to know you.
Please note, that we can accept only PDF as attachments to the application. Other formats will not be screened. Thank you for your understanding.

Our offer

• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home
• Mobility options: Free public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket), job bicycle leasing, or parking
• Subsidies for meals (e.g. Lieferando) and internet at home
• Office perks: Rooftop terraces and green courtyard; organic fruits and drinks; ship personal packages to work
• Regular social events: Pizza Fridays at the office, regular team events, and a big summer party
• Responsible leadership: Onboarding, regular feedback talks, and transparent quarterly goals
• Innovative without startup risks: We don't rely on investors and our business model has been profitable since 2004. However, we are not slowing down and have big plans for the future
• Meaningful work in IT security and the opportunity to tackle significant challenges of our time
• Huge market potential worldwide