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
Backend Engineer • Frankfurt am Main, HE, de