Backend Developer

Funxtion
Amsterdam, Netherlands
12 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

PHP (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Continuous Integration Relational Databases PostgreSQL MySQL Software Architecture Symfony Caching Backend Api Design
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Domain Driven Design Docker

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Developer to help evolve the heart of our digital fitness platform. You’ll play a key role in architecting and building out backend services that deliver rich media, content, and user experiences - all powered by our custom CMS and Symfony-based platform. If you’re passionate about Domain-Driven Design, API development, and building systems that scale, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of backend development experience, ideally with a strong focus on Symfony and PHP.
  • Proven track record implementing DDD in real-world systems.
  • Deep understanding of API design and backend architecture.
  • Experience working with or maintaining a custom CMS.
  • Solid grasp of relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), ORMs, and caching strategies.
  • A collaborative, proactive mindset - you enjoy working with others to solve big problems.
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid setup (our office is in Amsterdam)

Bonus Points For

  • Experience with Docker, CI/CD, or cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc.)
  • Knowledge of fitness tech, media streaming, or content-heavy platforms.

Benefits & conditions

  • Flexible hybrid working (work from home + office)
  • Impactful work - your code helps people around the world stay active and healthy
  • Competitive salary and benefits

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About the company

Funxtion is a digital fitness content company on a mission to empower fitness operators with scalable, personalized workout experiences. From boutique gyms to global chains, we help our partners deliver engaging digital fitness content through our custom-built platforms and integrations.

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