Senior Software Engineer – PHP, TypeScript, Node.js

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• As a member of the team, you will be responsible for creating new features.

• Address scaling challenges and take ownership of entire projects — from conception to dependable operation.

• We seek individuals who contribute beyond simply processing tickets: those who comprehend systems, enhance them, and actively influence the e-invoicing landscape.

• You will develop backend functionalities using PHP 8.x and Symfony, focusing on domain logic, APIs, and interfaces within a data-intensive codebase that has matured over 18+ years.

• You will engage with the frontend utilizing TypeScript, React, and TanStack to create modern user interfaces and production-oriented workflows.

• You will create Node.js services for specific areas of our platform, employing TypeScript and Next.js.

• You will work on JVM microservices utilizing Java and Kotlin within the e-invoicing sector.

• You will oversee data migrations, refactor existing modules, and gradually modernize legacy PHP sections in a systematic manner.

• You will conduct thorough error analysis and debugging when systems do not perform as anticipated.

• You will leverage AI as a genuine tool for productivity enhancement.

• Depending on the topic, you will also handle infrastructure and develop local dockerized environments.

⛳️ Requirements

• You possess extensive experience with PHP/Symfony.

• You are skilled in TypeScript.

• You are eager to embrace responsibilities akin to a founding engineer.

• Comfort in working with multiple programming languages is essential for this role.

• You have significant, independent expertise in software development with PHP and Symfony at a senior level — including clean domain design, testing, and performance experience in a substantial, long-lasting codebase.

• Depending on your focus, you also have experience with TypeScript/React.

• You are proficient with relational databases such as MySQL, including query optimization and data modeling for large datasets.

• Bonus: Familiarity with Node.js, data structures & algorithms, distributed systems, and data-intensive applications.

• Bonus: Experience with JVM languages such as Java or Kotlin.

• Bonus: Contributions to open-source projects or public repositories on GitHub.

• You are fluent in German and have strong English communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• A remote-first team located across Germany — no designated office space.

• Workation opportunities in Mallorca — employees can utilize the rented villa in Mallorca for a motivating blend of work and leisure.

• High impact roles.

• An inspiring and adaptable work environment rooted in trust and personal accountability.

• We are an open, driven, and friendly team with a flat organizational structure.

• No sprints and no artificially induced pressure.

• Competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth.

• 30 days of annual leave along with a permanent employment contract.

• Flexible working hours arranged in coordination with the team.

• Optional company events.

• Access to current MacBook Pros.

• A training and development budget of up to €1,500 annually.