Senior PHP Software Engineer (Laravel)

TL;DR

Senior PHP Software Engineer (PHP/Laravel): Developing and scaling core web applications and community platforms with an accent on high performance and reliability. Focus on optimizing GraphQL/REST APIs, managing complex database scalability, and refining CI/CD pipelines.

Location: Hybrid in Berlin, Germany

Company

hirify.global is the world’s largest community-driven shopping platform, active in 20+ markets, helping millions make smarter spending decisions.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications and community platforms using PHP and Laravel.
• Design and optimize high-performance GraphQL and REST APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend developers to deliver new features.
• Manage and optimize MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch databases.
• Implement comprehensive unit tests and follow TDD principles to ensure code quality.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Jenkins, and GitLab CI.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with PHP and the Laravel framework.
• Expertise in building high-performance GraphQL and REST APIs.
• Proficiency in database optimization and working with NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
• Experience with AWS, Docker, and CI/CD tools.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Must be based in Berlin, Germany for a hybrid working arrangement.

Culture & Benefits

• 32 days of paid vacation plus your birthday off.
• Flexible hybrid working scheme.
• Learning budget and internal training opportunities.
• Mental health coaching to support well-being.
• Possibility of taking a sabbatical after three years with the company.
• Regular global and local team get-togethers.

Hiring process

• TA Call: Introduction and discovery with Talent Experts.
• Technical Round: Technical evaluation via a Live Case and meeting the manager.
• Final Round: Interviews with potential team members.