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