Junior PHP Backend Developer

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Type: full time; permanent; on-site/hybrid

About the company:

The company is a leading insurance brokerage platform in Germany which provides its customers with the latest information on their insurance contracts and advise them in the best possible way.

Join the company in developing innovative software solutions in an agile environment with international teams. Their focus on Clean Code and cutting-edge technologies will allow you to continuously expand your programming skills. As a Junior PHP Backend Developer, you'll have the opportunity to engage with different frameworks, enjoy various benefits, and develop professionally.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design Middleware APIs for our high frequency web service with PHP 7.4
• Design and maintain a large scale MySQL database structure
• Develop a world class price comparison application for an exciting industry
• Provide detailed monitoring and automated tests for happy customers
• Use analysis tools such as Blackfire, to profile and maintain the performance of the application
• As a member of our IT team, help us to improve every day
• Implement new functionality and improvements to existing functionality. We’re already good at this. Let’s see if you can make us even better

Requirements:

• A successfully completed degree in computer science, business informatics or similar, alternatively training as an IT specialist (m/f/d) for application development
• The capability of writing clean, S.O.L.I.D. code
• Knowledge about Database Design, APIs and Middleware concepts
• Knowledge about design patterns
• Experience with GIT
• The will to invest your skills for the success of your team
• Logical thinking, quality and performance awareness and constant willingness to learn
• Fluent English with valid work permit to work in Germany (advantage)

Benefits:

• Best of both worlds: the company combines all benefits of an established online company with start-up flair - We plan for the long run and at the same time you have the opportunity to actively shape processes
• Developer experience: A large and unique App / PHP community is waiting for you! Deeply rooted in Frankfurt's tech community, we regularly host meet-ups, code-reviews and speakers
• Attractive salary package: Additionally, we offer appealing vouchers for a wide range of company products, generous support for company pension schemes, and substantial cost sharing for the EGYM Wellpass
• Work-life balance: From Monday to Thursday, we collaborate closely on-site. On Fridays, mobile working is an option. Besides 28 vacation days, you can take up to 10 unpaid vacation days with us
• State-of-the-art Equipment: Workplace with performant MacBook Pro. You want individual equipment like an ergonomic mouse or noise-cancelling headphones? No problem!
• Team Spirit: A casual atmosphere, regular drink-outs and cool team events await you! For a quick break in between you can check out our table tennis area, the Playstation room or our roof terrace with a view of the skyline
• Personal growth: A broad training catalogue and a specialized personnel development department support you on your individual career path
• Food & Drinks: Free office lunch throughout the workweek, fresh fruit, hot and cold beverages, and a variety of muesli options are always available!
• Sustainable Mobility: You can easily get to work via public transport or by bike thanks to our central location - we offer a free "Deutschlandticket" and support company bike leasing