Senior PHP Developer (m/f/x)

Full Time
Berlin, Germany
8 months ago

     

Global Savings Group (GSG) is Europe’s leading shopping rewards and recommendation company.

Our mission is to create rewarding moments for consumers and empower them to make the best shopping decisions in a smart, fair, and enjoyable way. To achieve that, we run market-leading platforms that provide our users with the best savings, cashback, deals, shopping inspiration, and trustworthy reviews from real users.

We have over 70 nationalities represented among 1000+ talented colleagues spanning 10 countries, welcoming very diverse backgrounds which range from tech enthusiasts to online marketers, key account managers, or editors.

With us, you will be able to work on projects with an international footprint, leaving your mark in the industry and becoming a true driver of change.

 

About this role : 

We are looking for an experienced and passionate PHP Developer who will play a central role in our data-driven strategy, crafting high-quality and elegant code for our communities around the world. You will build the backend systems that power our fast-growing business and continuously improve our engineering practices. Above all, your work will contribute towards creating a more attractive, helpful and fashionable community for everyone!

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain web applications using PHP and related technologies, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions, participating actively in the full software development lifecycle.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues in existing codebases, optimizing application performance and scalability for enhanced user experience.
  • Integrate third-party APIs and services seamlessly, staying updated with the latest PHP and web development trends.
  • Document code and processes comprehensively for future reference, following security best practices to safeguard web application integrity and confidentiality.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior developers as needed, contributing to team discussions and decision-making processes regarding architecture and technology selection.
Your Profile : 
  • You have at least 5 years of experience as a PHP developer 
  • Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, Postgresql)
  • Experience with PHP frameworks (we use Laravel)
  • Knowledge of OO programming and design patterns
  • Experience with unit testing and integration tests
  • Self-motivation and a passion for learning new technologies
  • Experience with Elasticsearch/Solr, MongoDB, CouchDB, Redis, or Memcache is a plus
  • Experience with TDD (PHPUnit) or BDD (Behat or Codeception)
  • Experience with Composer / Packagist (double bonus points for having a package on packagist)
  • Experience with any of the cloud computing platforms
  • Experience with continuous integration (with Jenkins, TravisCI, etc.)
  • Experience with containerization and docker
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Experience with performance optimization
  • Fluent in English
Our Benefits:
  • A culture that cherishes your individual and professional development (Internal Mobility)
  • An open-minded team that embraces new ideas, perspectives, and methodologies
  • 32 days of paid vacation + your birthday off (27 days for APAC region)
  • Flexible hybrid working scheme
  • Learning budget + Internal trainings
  • Mental Health Coaching
  • Global and Local get-togethers
  • Possibility of taking a sabbatical after 2 years in the company
  • Cloud-based company

*These are global benefits which every employee has access to. On top of that, we have local benefits that adhere to each specific location.

 

Are you up for it?

We’re looking forward to receiving your CV in English.

At Global Savings Group, we want to ensure that all employees can thrive in an inclusive environment. Our employment opportunities are open to every gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, ability, place of origin, or socioeconomic status. We remain committed to a culture of diversity, equity and belonging, where all employees are welcomed, respected, connected, and engaged. 

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