Senior Full Stack Engineer (SaaS, PHP/JavaScript) – 100% Remote (Germany Only) / 11 hours ago
Senior Full Stack Engineer (SaaS, PHP/JavaScript) – 100% Remote (Germany Only)
Hello Senior Full Stack Engineers!
The ideal candidate is motivated to create genuine value—delivering practical, usable results instead of overly complex or purely experimental solutions. Working within a small, autonomous team, you will combine strong technical execution with product-oriented thinking to shape the future of Matomo. Efficiency, creativity, and implementation strength are key.
About InnoCraft and Matomo
At InnoCraft, we are building a more ethical, privacy-friendly digital world.
As the leading Open Source Web Analytics platform, Matomo supports over 1 million websites and apps in more than 190 countries. We provide organizations with the insights they need, ensuring full data sovereignty and absolute user trust. In Germany, Matomo is particularly popular among public institutions, universities, and companies that take data protection (GDPR) seriously.
We believe in openness, privacy, and transparency. Every month, our platform processes billions of data points, transforming complex information into intuitive, powerful analytics reports. Matomo is available in over 50 languages and is supported by a global, fully remote community, with strong hubs in New Zealand, Germany, and France.
Why Join Matomo?
- Privacy-First Analytics: Ethical analysis based on GDPR compliance and user trust.
- Open Source Contribution: Shape a platform used globally in over 190 countries.
- Global Remote Team: Collaborate with colleagues across Europe, New Zealand, and Canada.
- Established & Growing: Profitable, self-funded, with double-digit growth for over 5 years.
- 100% Remote Work: Full home office within Germany with flexible working hours.
- Career Development: Clear Engineering Career Development Frameworks support professional growth.
- High-Caliber Team: Work alongside experienced, innovative developers.
- AI-Assisted Development: Utilize AI tools to accelerate development and quality assurance.
The Innovation Team ✨
The Innovation Team is a newly formed group led by the CTO and reports to the Senior Software Manager—both based in Germany. In this small, highly qualified team, you will be the driving force behind the next generation of Matomo innovations.
You will work across both the Backend (PHP) and Frontend (JavaScript), developing new ideas, prototypes, and sustainably integrating them into our core product. From AI-powered insights and advanced analytics features to new approaches that enhance user experience and customer value—you turn concepts into reality.
As part of the Innovation Team, you will not only develop next-generation analytical features but also leverage AI-based tools that accelerate code development and create space for creative problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Full-Stack Innovation Development: Design, prototype, and develop new features across Backend (PHP) and Frontend (JS); Python or Node.js may also be utilized.
- Rapid Prototyping & Validation: Test new product ideas—including AI/Insights—and validate them against real-world use cases.
- End-to-End Ownership: Guide ideas from the concept phase through to implementation.
- Product-Centric Engineering: Think beyond code—focusing on usability, scalability, security, and sustainable value.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with Matomo's founders and Senior Engineers (using Slack, Jira, Confluence).
- Independent Execution: Work efficiently and autonomously within a small, agile team.
- Blocker Management: Proactively identify and resolve obstacles; elevate issues when necessary to ensure progress.
- Innovation Beyond AI: Explore new opportunities in analytics, visualization, integrations, and user experience.
- Knowledge Sharing: Document and share concepts, prototypes, and findings to promote innovation processes across the company.
- Continuous Learning: Stay current with technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications:
- Profound experience in Backend development (PHP or Python) as well as Frontend (JavaScript) and database environments.
- Demonstrable experience in implementing features from idea conception to production launch.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership in a small, dynamic team.
- Product-Oriented Thinking: Translating user needs and strategic goals into practical solutions.
- Balance between speed and quality—working efficiently without over-engineering.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to new technologies.
- Understanding of security aspects and their prevention.
- Experience writing automated tests, performing code reviews, and documentation.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills.
- Comfortable working in a 100% remote, global, and agile environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with analytics, reporting, data visualization, or AI/ML integrations.
- Contribution to or experience working with Open Source projects.
- Knowledge of UX principles and data-driven product design.
- Experience in innovation, R&D, or product prototyping.
- German language skills.
Benefits
- Fully remote within Germany.
- Budget for co-working space or home office setup.
- Equipment (desk, chair, etc.) provided after the probationary period.
- Flexible working hours—we respect your work-life balance.
- Paid vacation + national holidays.
- Sick leave and health insurance: Your well-being is paramount.
- Training budget and development opportunities.
- Mental Health Support.
- Volunteer day—contribute socially.
- Special leave, including for pet loss.
- Direct impact on a product used by over 1 million websites and nearly 2% of the internet.
- Mission-driven environment focused on data privacy and quality software.
Location
- 100% Remote within Germany.
- Residence must be in Germany.
Our Application Process
- Application & Screening
- Online Aptitude Test
- Interview with People & Culture
- Technical Interview
- Take-Home Exercise
- Final Interview
Diversity & Inclusion
InnoCraft celebrates diversity and individuality! We are an inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity, age, marital status, or disability. We actively promote diversity and welcome people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.
Join our growing team and help make the internet safer and more privacy-friendly!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.