Junior Backend Developer

Our client develops a leading online comparison platform in Germany. The department specializes in offering digital insurance solutions to consumers, leveraging technology to streamline the insurance shopping experience. Through their platform, users can compare a wide range of insurance products, including car insurance, health insurance, home insurance, and more, from various providers.

Agile software development: Scrum or Kanban-based work

Large company, small teams: Short communication channels & 7-8 employees (m/f/d) per team

Tech stack: PHP8 with Symfony or Mezzio

High IT maturity level: Continuous integration, continuous delivery and automated testing

Your tasks include:

• Youdevelopnew features independently and together with your teamin close cooperation with our client's product managers
  
• Together with our client's product management team, you analyzeprofessional and/or technical requirements
  
• You also ensure quality and functionality throughunit and integration tests - our client will show you how
  
• Activeknowledge exchange through code reviews with your colleagues
  
• Connectingmodern backend services andexpanding our client'sUI toolkits
  
• You enable the customersto experience thebest possible user experience - especially on mobile devices
  
• For demanding tasks, an experienced Senior/Lead Developer is always at your side and advises you on your implementation plans
  

Requirements

• Good knowledge and practical experience, e.g. from internships, working student positions or initial professional experiencein a programming language, as well as the willingness to learn other languages
  
• You take a look at thedocumentationbefore using a function
  
• You find learning new things more exciting than perfecting routine
  
• Enjoydeveloping quickly in a professional environment
  
• You are a communicativeteam player, you are on the ball and are not afraid to ask for help
  
• Fluent written and spoken German skills (at least C1 level) are a must-have
  
• Kickstart your career with extensive onboarding and tailored development measures.
  
• Enjoy an attractive salary package with vouchers for the company products, a subsidized pension scheme, and full inflation compensation.
  
• Achieve work-life balance with mobile working options (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) and up to 4 weeks of mobile work from abroad.
• Join a vibrant developer community with regular meet-ups, code reviews, and on-site speakers.
  
• Take advantage of our client's health package, including a flexible budget and joint activities like football and rooftop fitness.
  
• Experience the company spirit with a relaxed work environment, informal culture, and fun team events. Enjoy our client's table tennis, table football, rooftop grill, and stunning views over the Outer Alster.
  
• Work with modern equipment (MacBook, additional screens) and an ergonomic, height-adjustable table from day one.
  
• Benefit from our client's central Hamburg location with subsidized Germany tickets and company bike leasing.