Senior Backend Engineer (all genders) at ABOUT YOU SE & Co. KG
Hamburg, Germany, Germany
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on-site · full-time · Visa sponsorship
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Responsibilities:
- Translate business problems into technical solutions and design scalable API architecture in PHP.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, design, and deliver features using agile practices.
- Apply TDD and pair programming to raise code quality and reduce regressions.
- Lead design reviews, make pragmatic technology choices, and introduce architectural improvements.
- Ensure performance, reliability, and data integrity for MySQL and Redis-backed services.
- Mentor peers, share best practices, and help the team grow engineering craftsmanship.
Requirements:
- 5+ years professional PHP development experience with modern practices.
- Proven expertise in Symfony or Laravel and building scalable APIs.
- Strong knowledge of software architecture, engineering principles, and system design.
- Practical experience with MySQL and Redis; performance and reliability focus.
- Familiarity with TDD, pair programming, and agile delivery methods.
- Golang experience is a plus.
- Proactive, independent problem-solver with fluent English communication.