(Junior) PHP Backend Engineer

Job Description

About the Role

A dynamic fintech company within a well-established digital group is building the future of mobile banking, and they’re looking for a (Junior) PHP Backend Developer  to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a modern banking experience from the ground up, working in an agile environment with flat hierarchies and rapid decision-making.

As a PHP Backend Developer, you'll work with modern frameworks, enjoy a variety of employee benefits, and grow professionally within a passionate and innovative tech team. If writing clean, efficient PHP code is your thing, this is the place to be.

Main Tasks :

Develop new features for fast-growing digital products using modern web technologies

Maintain and expand the system architecture across frontend, backend, databases, caches, and APIs (e.g., comparison interfaces, result pages, finalization flows, REST APIs)

Optimize and scale the platform in a service-oriented architecture

Maintain code quality through daily code reviews and automated testing

Requirements

Solid programming skills in at least one language, with a strong interest in software development

Proven experience in PHP development; experience with modern PHP frameworks (e.g., Symfony or Laravel) is a plus

Confident working with relational databases, Git, Docker, and in a Linux shell environment

Experience with AI-based development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude, Gemini, Windsurf) is a bonus

Strong attention to detail and a structured, quality-driven approach to work

Fluent in both German and English, written and spoken

Benefits

Long-term perspective : Be part of a company with consistent growth and strong career development opportunities

Startup atmosphere with stability : Enjoy the spirit and agility of a startup combined with the security of an established company

Team culture : Casual work environment, flat hierarchy, informal communication, regular team events and social gatherings

Professional growth : Access to a wide training catalog and targeted personal development support

Perks : Free public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket), product discounts, free drinks and fruit, complimentary lunches

Convenient location : Centrally located office with excellent public transport connections

Bike leasing : Get support for leasing a high-quality business bike

Requirements

Solid programming skills in at least one language, with a strong interest in software development Proven experience in PHP development; experience with modern PHP frameworks (e.g., Symfony or Laravel) is a plus Confident working with relational databases, Git, Docker, and in a Linux shell environment Experience with AI-based development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude, Gemini, Windsurf) is a bonus Strong attention to detail and a structured, quality-driven approach to work Fluent in both German and English, written and spoken