Senior Backend Engineer (PHP) (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

This range is provided by meinestadt.de GmbH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain reliable, scalable backend systems with Laravel.
Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and other backend developers to deliver impactful features.
Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
Proactively identify and drive improvements in system architecture, performance, and processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex challenges with a structured, analytical mindset.
Balance speed and long-term maintainability, making pragmatic trade-offs when needed.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a backend engineer, with deep expertise in Laravel.
Strong track record in building scalable web applications and APIs.
A pragmatic and analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Experience mentoring and guiding teammates, helping them grow professionally.
A mindset that values both technical excellence and practical, business-oriented solutions.

What we offer

All positions (including leadership roles) available in full-time & part-time
Flexible trust-based working hours
Remote-first company (100% remote work possible)
Onboarding program
Modern office space in Cologne's Südstadt, within walking distance of the main train station
Development opportunities (Internal academies, workshops, and individual external training)
Regular team events
Company celebrations (3 times a year)
Germany-wide public transport ticket
Business bike option
Dog-friendly office
Sabbatical option
Working from abroad for up to 3 months per year within the European Economic Area
Choice of hardware
Anonymous crisis counseling through external service provider
30 days of vacation + New Year's Eve, Christmas, and 1 Culture Day (So actually 33 days)

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications — regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. What counts for us are your skills, not your looks. We are happy to receive your CV without a photo and deliberately conduct the first interview over the phone to get to know you authentically, with a focus on your personality, experience and motivation.