Backend Engineer (PHP)

We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Senior PHP Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team in Vienna. As a key member of our engineering organization, you’ll play a vital role in building cutting-edge web applications that delight our users. What You’ll Do:

• Develop high-performance, scalable, and maintainable backend systems using PHP (Laravel) and other relevant technologies (e.g., Python).
• Design and implement innovative solutions to complex challenges, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.
• Champion best practices in software engineering, including writing comprehensive unit tests with a strong focus on achieving 100% code coverage, code reviews, test automation, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, design, frontend) to deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Stay ahead of the curve by researching and evaluating emerging technologies and trends to continuously improve our products and engineering processes.

• Proven experience (minimum 2 years) in developing and deploying production- grade web applications.
• Strong foundation in PHP and the Laravel framework, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Expertise in working with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), including data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), containerization (Docker), and DevOps practices (CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code).
• A growth mindset with a passion for learning and a desire to continuously improve your skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Fluency in English.

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary based on your experience and skills.
• High-quality IT equipment, i.e. modern Apple laptop, gaming chair, vertically adjustable desk
• Free Wien 365 travel pass

Meaningful work on impactful projects that make a real difference.

A collaborative and supportive team environment where your ideas are valued and respected.

Opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to training, and mentorship..

A culture of innovation that encourages experimentation, creativity, and continuous learning.

E X C E L L E N T C O F F E E

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work model: We embrace a hybrid work approach with a combination of in- office presence and remote work.
• In-office presence is required for a minimum of three days per week. This fosters strong team collaboration and in-person interaction.

Ready to make your mark?

If you’re a talented and passionate Backend Engineer who is eager to join a dynamic and growing company and share our commitment to writing high-quality, well-tested code and thrive in a collaborative in-office environment, we encourage you to apply!

We offer a full-time position with a collective agreement minimum salary of EUR 37,297.40 gross/year. This will be overpaid depending on your professional experience and qualifications.