Senior Backend Engineer (PHP) (Remote - Germany)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (PHP) in Germany.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining reliable and scalable backend systems that power critical applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, frontend engineers, and other backend developers to deliver high-impact features. This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, influence system architecture, and drive continuous improvements in performance and processes. You will be part of a dynamic, growth-oriented environment that values pragmatic problem-solving, technical excellence, and long-term maintainability. Your work will directly affect product reliability, scalability, and the overall user experience, while enabling innovation and collaboration across the team.

Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust backend systems using PHP and Laravel.
• Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and other backend engineers to deliver impactful features.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and drive improvements in system architecture, performance, and internal processes.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges with a structured, analytical approach.
• Make pragmatic trade-offs balancing development speed with long-term maintainability.
• Ensure backend solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a backend engineer, with deep expertise in PHP and Laravel.
• Strong track record of building scalable web applications and APIs.
• Analytical and pragmatic problem-solving approach to technical challenges.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Experience mentoring and guiding teammates to help them grow professionally.
• Ability to deliver technically excellent solutions while considering practical business needs.
• Familiarity with best practices in backend architecture, testing, and deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in remote-first or distributed team environments.
• Knowledge of modern development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services.
• Previous involvement in large-scale, high-traffic web applications.

Benefits

• Flexible, trust-based working hours with full-time or part-time options.
• 100% remote work possible, with modern office space available in Cologne if desired.
• Onboarding program and professional development opportunities (workshops, academies, external training).
• Regular team events, company celebrations, and vibrant social community.
• Germany-wide public transport ticket and business bike options.
• Dog-friendly office and option for sabbaticals.
• Working from abroad up to 3 months per year within the European Economic Area.
• Choice of hardware and home office reimbursements.
• Anonymous crisis counseling and comprehensive vacation package (30+ days including holidays).

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!