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(Junior) PHP Backend Engineer



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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 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 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 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



  • Required Skill Profession

    Computer Occupations



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