Senior Backend Engineer (Laravel)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Laravel): Building and maintaining scalable supply chain backend services with an accent on RESTful API design and high-performance data processing. Focus on implementing robust software architecture, ensuring system reliability through TDD, and driving end-to-end ownership of technical solutions.

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Compensation: €70,000–€85,000 yearly

Company

A fast-growing European e-commerce company operating at the intersection of fashion and technology, focused on creating personalized and seamless online shopping experiences.

What you will do

• Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical designs and delivery plans.
• Develop and maintain internal and external RESTful APIs for backend product updates.
• Apply modern agile methodologies, including TDD and pair programming.
• Take end-to-end ownership of services, including deployment, monitoring, and incident response.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality, technically sound results.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Laravel.
• Proven experience developing synchronous APIs.
• Experience with message queue systems like SQS or RabbitMQ.
• Proficiency with AWS, Terraform, MySQL, and Redis.
• Ability to work independently on complex technical tasks while acting as a team multiplier.

Culture & Benefits

• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
• Emphasis on ownership, trust, and pragmatic decision-making.
• Inclusive work environment valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Regular team events, lunches, and a collaborative office culture.