API Developer

Worldwide Placement Limited; Dortmund; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking a skilled API Developer for a 100% remote position based in Germany. The ideal candidate has a strong background in API development, particularly with REST APIs, and experience in PHP Laravel and Go. This role offers opportunities for career growth and the use of cutting-edge technologies. A positive attitude and self-motivation are essential for success.

Leistungen

Cutting-Edge Technologies

Career Growth

Remote & Flexible

Professional Development

Creative Control

Job wheel or job ticket option

Internet cost reimbursement

Company pension plan

Childcare subsidies

MacBook or preferred hardware

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years of work experience required.
• Strong knowledge in API development, especially with REST.
• Residence in Germany is mandatory.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize APIs.
• Further develop existing REST APIs mainly in PHP Laravel.
• Migrate from PHP to Go.
• Apply test-driven development methods.
• Use modern code quality tools.
• Create and execute Kubernetes deployments.

Kenntnisse

API development

REST APIs

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

S3 Storage

Redis

Go

CI/CD

PHP Laravel

Docker

Jobbeschreibung

Location and Work Policy

• Location: Dortmund, Germany


• Work Policy: 100% Remote (residence in Germany required). We also have an office in the Dortmund area where you can work from.


• Work Experience: Minimum 3 years


• Language Requirements: Strong German (C1) and English (B2)


• Employment Type: Full-time


• Positions Available: 1

Tech Skills

• Back End Development CI / CD PHP Kubernetes PostgreSQL Go REST API Redis MongoDB gitlab-ci RabbitMQ S3 Storage

Industry

Cloud Hosting & API Development

Company Mission

With us technology enthusiasts and cloud experts work hand in hand. We promote innovation continuous learning and the personal development of our employees.

If you would like to be part of a dynamic team that is actively shaping the future of cloud hosting we look forward to getting to know you.

Core Values

Innovation team spirit openness trust motivation

Tasks

• API development and optimization


• Further development of existing REST APIs (mainly in PHP Laravel)


• Planned migration from PHP to Go


• Application of test-driven development methods


• Use of modern code quality tools (e.g. grumphp pint)


• Technology stack: Experience with RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis and S3 Storage


• Sound knowledge of executing tasks at the CLI level (shell knowledge essential)


• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines (Gitlab CI and Github Actions)


• Containerization and orchestration: creation and execution of Kubernetes deployments


• Tooling and automation: development of additional tools especially CLI applications

Flexibility and Innovation

Openness to the use of different technologies based on their suitability for specific tasks

Willingness to explore and implement new solutions

Requirements

• Personal characteristics: High level of self‑motivation and commitment, positive attitude and willingness to learn, team-oriented working style


• Professional skills: Solid knowledge of API development (especially REST), experience with S3 Storage, Redis, PostgreSQL, understanding of test‑driven development and code quality, basic shell knowledge


• Additional qualifications (advantageous): Experience with PHP Laravel, knowledge of Go or other relevant programming languages, experience with containerization and Kubernetes, familiarity with CI / CD processes


• Formal requirement: Residence in Germany

Benefits

• Cutting-Edge Technologies: Work with modern tech stacks (Kubernetes, Docker, Go, etc.) and flexible project planning.


• Career Growth: Room for innovation and self‑directed career growth within a small close‑knit team.


• Remote & Flexible: 100% remote work with complete flexibility to manage your time and personal commitments.


• Professional Development: Budget for further education and learning opportunities.


• Creative Control: Take ownership of your role and influence project development with your ideas and solutions.


• Job wheel or job ticket option.


• Internet cost reimbursement.


• Company pension plan.


• Childcare subsidies and corporate benefits.


• MacBook or any other preferred hardware.

Hiring Process

• First Zoom meeting for a short personality and motivation check.


• If the applicant can present a portfolio or code a more detailed review of his or her work will be carried out.


• Job offer after successful assessment.