Software Developer Backend PHP (m/f/d)

With several hundred thousand servers in operation, Hetzner is one of the largest web hosting providers and data center operators in Europe. We provide our customers with high-tech products we develop in house, and with reliable infrastructure at fair prices. More than 500 Hetzner employees work every day to help shape the digital future and provide our customers with simple, efficient solutions to complex problems.

Join our Bare Metal Server development team and help build the core public API that powers our customers' server infrastructure. Our API enables customers to manage, automate, and scale every aspect of their server operations. Beyond customer-facing services, we also develop software that streamlines and automates processes at our data centers, helping us achieve a high level of operational efficiency.

For many years, we've relied on the Symfony framework as the foundation of our backend applications. Our technology stack also includes Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, MariaDB, GitLab, Codeception, Composer, and other modern development tools.

Your responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and enhance our public REST API for server management
• Build and improve backend services that automate operational workflows in our data centers
• Collaborate with your team to maintain high code quality by doing reviews, testing, and technical discussions
• Work closely with UX and frontend engineers to deliver a seamless customer experience

What impresses us:

• A degree in Computer Science, completed vocational training in software development, or an equivalent qualification
• Strong programming skills in PHP
• Solid experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
• Hands-on experience with modern PHP frameworks such as Symfony or Laravel is a plus
• Experience writing and maintaining automated tests
• A detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to code quality and best practices
• Fluent German language skills (written and spoken)

The work environment at Hetzner:

At Hetzner Online, your tasks will be exciting, challenging, and varied. Our corporate philosophy emphasizes personal interaction, efficient decision making processes, and a strong DIY mentality. In addition to numerous social benefits, flexible working hours (where feasible), and opportunities for both professional and personal development, we can offer you an attractive salary.

Vacation & free time

• 6 weeks of vacation and time off in lieu for 100% of overtime worked

Free resources for your projects

• Option to work remotely up to two days per week
• We support your family with up to €100 per child

Celebrating together

• Barbecues, game nights, team events—we celebrate together

Donation budget

• €800 donation budget per year for your favorite project

Profit sharing

• Generous annual profit sharing based on the company's success

From application to your first day at Hetzner

What happens after you submit your application? We explain it step by step here - from initial contact to joining the team.

Application process

1. Find a job and apply

Find your dream job among our vacancies and apply quickly and easily online via our portal.

Our technology in a nutshell

Not every position at Hetzner is directly related to IT, but our technology is at the heart of our company. Learn more about our core business and what we work on every day.

Personal interaction on site, genuine cooperation, and our well-being are the foundation for innovation. That's why we need space for more than just work. Learn more about our three locations in Gunzenhausen, Falkenstein, and Nuremberg.