Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

Your role and goals

We are looking for a skilled Senior Developer to play a pivotal role in developing and improving the usability and user experience of our Productsup platform. By leveraging your expertise, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies, and collaborating with a talented team, you will contribute to the continued success and innovation of our platform.
In your first 3 months you will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the product, codebase, and workflow processes.
• Actively contribute to ongoing projects, delivering measurable enhancements and improvements.
• Propose and implement upgrades to backend components or infrastructure, resulting in increased efficiency or performance metrics.
• Establish effective collaboration within the team, positively impacting project outcomes and fostering a cohesive work environment.

In your first 6 months and beyond you will:

• Take a lead role in implementing new features and enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Team to translate requirements into actionable solutions.
• Identify and execute refactoring or optimization efforts in key areas of the codebase.
• Become an expert on the product and mentor other colleagues using your knowledge.

What you bring to the team

• 5+ years of work experience in PHP 
• Experience with PHP frameworks (such as Laravel or Symfony)
• Extended knowledge in PostgreSQL
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications
• Deep knowledge of web services, command-line programs, TDD, and SOLID design principles
• API-first development experience
• Excellent communication skills ,both verbal and written
• Experience in a SaaS/startup environment is a plus

What we offer you

• A permanent position with an attractive salary at our growing company
• The option to work remotely and flexibly, because we know outstanding talent knows best how and where to work
• Ongoing internal and external training, plus a yearly learning budget to help you continuously grow professionally and further your career with Productsup
• Opportunities for engaging in our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, plus one paid Impact Day per year dedicated to voluntary work
• Employee referral bonuses: we know that talent attracts talent, and we encourage you to refer people you know to join our team
• The opportunity to take ownership and responsibility, impacting the company’s growth in an international environment with 40+ nationalities
• Employee Assistance Program