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Haystack People

Senior php developer

Haystack People
Netherlands · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Do you want to work at one of the largest home shopping boulevards in the Netherlands and Belgium and contribute to the transition to a more modern tech stack? Then keep reading!


Company Profile

Our partner is a home & living boulevard and one of the largest in the Netherlands and Belgium.

They are a fast-growing scale-up in the Home & Living sector, aiming to transform every home. With over 250 employees contributing to this mission, the company is in an exciting growth phase where expansion and professionalization are key. This means there is plenty of room for you to develop yourself to the fullest.


At the same time, the organization is going through a major technical transformation. Legacy systems are being rebuilt into a modern, scalable architecture to support a high-traffic e-commerce platform used by millions of customers. This journey is not just about rewriting code, but about redefining how the platform is built, scaled, and operated for the future.


Job Description

As a Senior Developer, you will be part of a team of 5 developers (including yourself). You will strengthen the team by designing, developing, and refining smart applications that simplify or fully automate various processes. These include logistics, administrative, operational, and e-commerce related processes.


You will also play a key role in architectural decisions and platform modernization, working on scalable solutions that directly impact the business and customer experience.


What will you be working on?

  • Building and modernizing a new ERP and Warehouse System
  • Designing and developing applications that improve existing processes or enable new ones
  • Translating functional designs into technical designs and implementations
  • Integrating various systems through APIs and developing the necessary APIs
  • Contributing to the transition from legacy systems to a modern Symfony-based architecture
  • Coaching colleagues and elevating engineering standards within the team


Your day:

9:00 – Stand-Up Meeting

Your day begins with a quick stand-up meeting with the tech team, where you discuss project updates, blockers, and priorities.

9:30 – Coding and Development

You focus on building new features, improving integrations, or contributing to platform modernization.

11:00 – Stakeholder Meeting

You align with stakeholders to refine requirements and technical solutions.

12:00 – Lunch Break

Unlimited and very affordable lunch. What’s more, you can enjoy it on our rooftop terrace.

13:30 – Code Review and Feedback

You review code and help safeguard quality, scalability, and maintainability.

15:00 – Troubleshooting and Production Support

You resolve production or system issues together with cross-functional teams.

16:30 – Wrap-Up and Planning for Next Day

You finalize tasks and prepare priorities for the next day.


Job Requirements

  • A minimum of HBO working and thinking level
  • A team player mentality
  • Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken
  • Strong analytical skills
  • At least 5 years of experience in software/web development, focused on PHP
  • Experience with modern frameworks such as Symfony or Laravel
  • You understand and apply SOLID principles
  • Experience designing scalable architectures and integrations
  • You keep data flowing smoothly with SQL databases (MySQL / PostgreSQL)
  • Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines, testing, deployment, and monitoring
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS
  • Familiarity with API-driven systems and middleware is a strong plus


What You Can Expect!

  • Salary up to €75K, depending on experience
  • 8% holiday allowance and pension scheme
  • 24 vacation days based on a full-time contract
  • Discounts on health insurance
  • Personal development opportunities via GoodHabitz


Extra benefits:

  • Flat organizational structure with room for innovation
  • Dynamic e-commerce environment with space for new ideas
  • Unlimited and nicely priced lunch with a rooftop terrace
  • Hybrid working model with strong collaboration


Do you recognize yourself in this role and want to contribute to building the best home & living webshop in the Netherlands? I’d like to connect with you and share everything you need to know about this fantastic employer! Visa Sponsorship is possible. You have to live in The Netherlands.


Interested?

Send your CV to [email protected] or call +31630716577

Key Skills

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symfony mysql cloud cicd sql gcp
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Posted
Feb 09, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Utrecht

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