Senior Software Engineer (PHP/Vue.js)

Location: Remote within Germany or onsite in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or Berlin.

Company

Technology and product organization developing international online marketplace solutions within the Schwarz Group.

What you will do

• Handle complex technical dependencies across the application and system landscape.
• Identify bottlenecks and continuously optimize application performance.
• Develop and maintain complex web applications with PHP, Vue.js, and Node.js.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, maintainable microservices.
• Manage monitoring integrations, including Datadog, to maintain system reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on expertise in Vue.js and TypeScript and/or modern PHP, preferably Symfony.
• Full-stack awareness across frontend and backend development.
• Knowledge of modern testing, debugging, monitoring, and deployment techniques.
• Experience building responsive applications across different API paradigms and a solid understanding of infrastructure.
• Proactive communication, ownership, and the ability to work in an international environment.
• Fluent English at C1 level required.

Culture & Benefits

• Choice of remote work within Germany or work from one of the listed offices.
• Permanent contract with full-time or part-time options.
• 30 days of vacation and the possibility of taking a sabbatical.
• Fitness, mental well-being, meal voucher, Deutschlandticket, and employee discount benefits.
• Choice of Mac or Lenovo hardware and access to language learning and training programs.
• Flat hierarchies, startup mentality, international teams, onboarding, buddy programs, and regular company events.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV or profile link in English; cover letters are not required.
• Applicants may optionally include pronouns and share a GitHub profile.