Senior PHP Developer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Direct message the job poster from DocFinder GmbH

We're seeking a passionate and skilled Senior PHP Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team in Vienna. As a key member of our engineering organization, you'll play a vital role in building cutting-edge web applications that delight our users.

What You'll Do:

• Develop high-performance, scalable, and maintainable backend systems using PHP (Laravel) and other relevant technologies (e.g., Python).
• Design and implement innovative solutions to complex challenges, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.
• Champion best practices in software engineering, including writing comprehensive unit tests with a strong focus on achieving 100% code coverage, code reviews, contribution to test automation, and CI/CD.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, design, frontend) to deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Stay ahead of the curve by researching, participating in trainings, and evaluating emerging technologies and trends to continuously improve our products and engineering processes.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience (minimum 2 years) in developing and deploying production-grade web applications.
• Strong foundation in PHP and the Laravel framework, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Expertise in working with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), including data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), containerization (Docker), and optionally DevOps practices (CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code).
• A growth mindset with a passion for learning and a desire to continuously improve your skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Fluency in English.

Why Join Us:

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary based on your experience and skills.
• High-quality IT equipment, i.e. modern Apple laptop, gaming chair, vertically adjustable desk
• Possibility to work from any EU country, up to 30 days / year

Meaningful work on impactful projects that make a real difference.

A collaborative and supportive team environment where your ideas are valued and respected.

Opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to training, and mentorship..

A culture of innovation and engineering mindset that encourages experimentation, creativity, and continuous learning.

• Hybrid work model: We embrace a hybrid work approach with a combination of in-office presence and remote work.
• In-office presence is required for a minimum of three days per week. This fosters strong team collaboration and in-person interaction.

Ready to make your mark?

If you're a talented and passionate Backend Engineer who is eager to join a dynamic and growing company and share our commitment to writing high-quality, well-tested code and thrive in a collaborative in-office environment, we encourage you to apply!

We offer a full-time position with a collective agreement minimum salary of EUR 37,297.40 gross/year. This will be overpaid depending on your professional experience and qualifications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Advertising Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DocFinder GmbH by 2x

Get notified about new Senior PHP Developer jobs in Vienna, Austria.

Full Stack Software Engineer with Backend Focus (f/m/d)

(Junior) Frontend Entwickler (all genders)

Senior Software Developer (C#) | all genders

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.