Job description
Backend Developer (m/f/d)
Company Overview
InStaff & Jobs GmbH was founded in February 2014 and places staff for temporary assignments throughout Germany. For over 10 years, we have been enabling companies to book staff at short notice and in full compliance with the law - simply, digitally, and efficiently.
Job Summary
Develop and improve backend functionality related to marketing tasks, website features, and platform support. Work closely with the development team and marketing team to understand requirements and implement practical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and improve backend functionality related to marketing tasks, website features, and platform support.
- Work closely with the development team and marketing team to understand requirements and implement practical solutions.
- Take part in code reviews and follow agreed coding standards and best practices.
- Test your code carefully to keep releases stable and easy to maintain.
- Join technical discussions when needed.
- Investigate and fix issues reported by product managers, marketing team members, or customers.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Around 2–3 years of experience in PHP backend development.
- Ability to read, understand and maintain existing code effectively.
- Basic to good knowledge of relational database management systems (RDBMS).
- Understanding of SOLID principles and familiarity with MVP/MVPi architectures.
- Working knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
- Fully fluent English proficiency is mandatory; German language skills are a strong advantage.
- Intermediate experience with frontend technologies (HTML, JavaScript and CSS) is desirable.
- Good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an emphasis on clear expression of ideas.
- Basic understanding of CI/CD principles, GitLab pipelines and Docker containers.
Location
Berlin, Germany (Hybrid)
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary & Benefits
- Performance-related pay with direct participation in the success of your work
- 30 days vacation per year
- A bright, spacious office in the heart of Berlin (near Moritzplatz)
- A home office arrangement with flexible days
- A current MacBook Pro and modern equipment
- An additional EUR 500 budget to set up your home office
- Free lunch twice a week and fresh fruit in the office
- Professional guidance, insights and training
