Jobs in Kiel, Deutschland

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Xentral. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d) Core - Remote in Germany.

Join a fast-growing SaaS environment where backend excellence is key to product scalability. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of modernizing and evolving core services that support product teams across a dynamic platform hosted on AWS. This role empowers you to shape architecture, clean up legacy systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance and reliability. You'll work in a remote-friendly, high-impact environment with plenty of autonomy and a shared passion for code quality and engineering standards.

Accountabilities:

• Design, build, and maintain core backend services using PHP (Laravel), with the opportunity to use Go.
• Drive architectural best practices, guiding teams on APIs, database design, and performance optimization.
• Lead modernization efforts, replacing legacy components with robust, scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with PMs and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure maintainable and scalable backend systems.
• Contribute to infrastructure discussions and enhancements for the cloud platform hosted on AWS.
• Foster a strong code review culture and maintain high standards for testing and documentation.
• Ensure platform scalability, reliability, and performance at all times.

• 5+ years of experience working on complex backend applications or large-scale platforms.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, ideally with Laravel; familiarity with Go is a plus.
• Hands-on experience working with legacy codebases and transitioning them to modern architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to make thoughtful architectural decisions and coach others on backend practices.
• Independent, solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Commitment to code quality, testing, and long-term maintainability.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in Europe or from office hubs in Augsburg, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich, and Lohne.
• Time Off & Wellbeing: 28 vacation days, additional special leave and care days, plus mental health support including 24/7 counseling and therapy options.
• Competitive Pay & Extras: Attractive compensation packages, monthly flexible vouchers, and a 50% subsidy for private pension plans (Germany only).
• Professional Development: Dedicated budget for learning and personal growth.
• Inclusive Culture: Flat hierarchies, respectful communication, and regular company events—both virtual and in-person.
• Global Team: Collaborate with teammates from 32+ nationalities across 17 European locations.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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