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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Engineer (PHP) - **Company:** Amboss - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, PHP (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Code Review, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Laravel, MySQL, Pair Programming, Symfony, Web Application Frameworks, Backend, Git, Solid Principles, Graphql, Restful APIs - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=250f5d6b68316923 ## About the Role * Solid hands-on experience with PHP and at least one of its modern frameworks (such as Symfony, Slim, Laravel), plus MySQL. * Solid experience using AI coding tools such as Claude Code (or similar), and exposure to agentic engineering workflows. * Experience across the web development lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance; exposure to requirements analysis and system design is a plus. * Experience building and integrating APIs (GraphQL and/or RESTful) and working with relational database design. * Familiarity with SOLID principles, clean code, and common design patterns, and interest in applying them in day-to-day work. * Proficient in using Git for version control, including branching, merging, and code review processes. * Good problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ambition to take on increasingly complex technical challenges. * Good verbal and written communication skills in English, able to explain technical concepts clearly to different stakeholders. * Curiosity, being interested in optimizing processes, learning domain's ins and outs. * Taking initiatives, having analytical mindset, being proactive and solution-oriented. * A sense of ownership and the drive to see topics through. You enjoy: * Collaborative deep work. You thrive in a balance of focused coding time and collaborative design sessions. You're equally comfortable whiteboarding with designers, pair programming with engineers, or diving deep into a complex problem solo. * Teaching and enabling others. You light up when explaining complex concepts in simple terms, and you enjoy mentoring teammates and sharing knowledge that levels up the whole team. * The details AND the big picture. You can obsess over the fine details of a user-facing flow one moment and architect a complete feature the next. You find satisfaction in both micro and macro optimizations. * Impact in a meaningful domain. You're excited that what you build helps medical educators teach more effectively and, ultimately, helps their learners become better clinicians. * Making the complex feel simple. You take pride in abstractions that hide complexity while remaining flexible. You enjoy the challenge of making powerful tools feel intuitive and approachable. * Systematic thinking with pragmatic execution. You love creating order from chaos and establishing patterns, but you also know when to ship an 80% solution that delivers value now rather than pursuing perfection. ## Description * Actively contributing to engineering projects within our new B2B product "Educator Tool", from conception to completion. * Apply best practices in code health, testing, and maintainability, and help us improve them. * Use AI and agentic tools (like Claude Code) across the development lifecycle, from exploration and implementation to testing and code review. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine project requirements and specifications. * Address Ad-Hoc requests from customer support channels. * Share your knowledge within the AMBOSS community, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and growth. ## Related Videos - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)