Backend Developer (PHP/Laravel) (w/m/d)

Purpose Green; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing ClimateTech start-up in Berlin is looking for a Backend Engineer with 3–6 years of PHP experience to develop its core SaaS platform. This role is designed for growth, offering mentorship and ownership opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of backend architecture and API design, along with a customer-obsessed mindset. Benefits include a hybrid work model, 30 vacation days, and educational leave after the probation period.

Leistungen

Hybrid work model

30 vacation days

Educational leave budget

BVG public transport ticket

Membership at Urban Sports Club

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer or comparable role.
• Strong PHP background with a focus on backend architecture.
• Experience in building and maintaining digital products.

Aufgaben

• Build and evolve backend services and APIs for B2B SaaS workflows.
• Refactor and improve existing codebases.
• Participate in delivering technical goals for the SaaS Business Unit.

Kenntnisse

PHP

Backend architecture

API design

Relational databases

Clean code

Customer empathy

Jobbeschreibung

Welcome

About Purpose Green

Purpose Green is building the next generation of sustainability and performance technology for the real estate industry. Our SaaS platform brings together data, automation, and domain expertise to help owners, operators, and partners transform buildings into efficient, compliant, and value-creating assets.

As part of our SaaS Business Unit, you will directly contribute to the product and technical OKRs that drive our growth and scale.

The Role

We are seeking a Backend Engineer with 3–6 years of relevant experience and a strong PHP background to the development of our core SaaS platform. This role sits within a multidisciplinary tech unit that spans Backend, Data, Product, and Design—and interfaces directly with our real estate industry users.

This position is intentionally designed as a growth role, offering clear ownership areas, mentorship, and a pathway toward becoming a Senior Backend Engineer.

Your Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer or comparable role, with a strong focus on PHP
• Strong understanding of backend architecture, API design, and relational databases
• Experience building and maintaining digital products used by real customers
• Ability to write clean, testable, maintainable code and improve legacy code when needed

Experience that will set you apart:

• Background in real estate, PropTech, ClimateTech, or related digital products
• Experience with B2B SaaS platforms
• Familiarity with multi-tenant application architectures
• Exposure to modern PHP frameworks, domain-driven design, or service-oriented architectures

Mindsets we value highly:

• Customer-obsessed approach with strong stakeholder empathy
• Ownership mentality with hands-on execution and “get-things-done” mindset
• Comfort with ambiguity in fast-evolving environments
• Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking
• High degree of self-initiative and curiosity across Tech, Product, and Design

Your Responsibilities

• Build and evolve backend services and APIs powering B2B SaaS workflows
• Work on long-lived, production systems with real customers and business dependencies
• Improve existing codebases through refactoring, testing, and quality-focused engineering
• Participate in the technical delivery of our SaaS BU OKRs
• Engage closely with Product, Design, and Data to shape customer-facing features
• Advocate for maintainability, scalability, and pragmatic engineering
• Contribute to structured technical decision-making and architectural discussions

Why we

• Become part of one of Europe’s fastest-growing ClimateTech start-ups.
• Supported by leading US and EU investors, we are shaping the future of the sustainable construction and real estate industry.
• Modern headquarters in the west of Berlin: conveniently located and well connected.
• Hybrid work model with flexible working hours.
• 30 vacation days plus one additional day per year, as well as time off on December 24 and 31.
• We reward referrals for our open positions through a thoughtful and appreciative referral program.
• After the probation period: up to five days of educational leave per year with a budget of €1,500.
• BVG public transport ticket.
• Membership at Urban Sports Club.
• Don’t just work with us, but help shape the change and drive decarbonization forward.