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Senior Backend Developer - PHP

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About the Job

We’re looking for an experienced Backend Developer - PHP (m/f/d) to join one of our partner companies and develop their backend IT strategies. In your day-to-day work, you’ll focus on the new and further development of the platform while having the opportunity to contribute to various projects.

Join our partner company: A dynamic company revolutionising the book industry through self-publishing platforms. With a focus on innovation, they’re driving the publishing world into the digital age, blending the agility of a startup with the backing of an established firm.

In this role, you’ll:

  • Develop and enhance our partner company’s new platform (Symfony, API Platform, MySQL, Kubernetes/Rancher)
  • Collaborate with the team to conceptualise new backend components
  • Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and contribute to their ongoing development
  • Maintain and improve the existing backend tech stack (Symfony, Zend)
  • Engage in continuous personal development through training, research, and team collaboration

Your Profile

  • Strong knowledge of PHP 8 and frameworks—ideally Symfony and/or API Platform
  • Proficient in server-side debugging
  • Experience with version control systems (Git)
  • Understanding of unit testing and a commitment to maintainable, readable code
  • Comfortable working with Linux
  • Experience with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, is a plus
  • Independent work style and openness to new technologies
  • Friendly and motivated team player
  • Excellent communication skills in German. English is a plus

Please note that we are looking for support in Germany for our partner company. Eligibility to work within the EU is required as well.

Benefits and Perks

  • Independent work with a high degree of self-organisation
  • A friendly team focused on continuous development and process optimization
  • Agile working methods that promote short decision-making processes
  • A bright loft workplace in the heart of Berlin with fresh fruit, coffee, cold drinks, snacks, and great colleagues
  • Flexible working hours and options for remote work within Germany
  • A family-like working atmosphere, enhanced by regular events such as game nights, group yoga, cooking or karaoke

Apply below and become a part of our success story!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Project A is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.

Benefits
Extracted with AI

  • Independent work with a high degree of self-organisation
  • Friendly team focused on continuous development
  • Agile working methods
  • Bright loft workplace in Berlin
  • Flexible working hours
  • Options for remote work within Germany
  • Family-like working atmosphere
  • Regular team events

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