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(Junior) PHP Backend Engineer

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Full-time
On-site
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Backend Development

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About the Role<\/b>
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A dynamic fintech company within a well -established digital group is building the future of mobile banking, and they’re looking for a (Junior) PHP Backend Developer<\/b>Β to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a modern banking experience from the ground up, working in an agile environment with flat hierarchies and rapid decision -making.
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As a PHP Backend Developer, you'll work with modern frameworks, enjoy a variety of employee benefits, and grow professionally within a passionate and innovative tech team. If writing clean, efficient PHP code is your thing, this is the place to be.
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Main Tasks:<\/b>
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  • Develop new features for fast -growing digital products using modern web technologies
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  • Maintain and expand the system architecture across frontend, backend, databases, caches, and APIs (e.g., comparison interfaces, result pages, finalization flows, REST APIs)
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  • Optimize and scale the platform in a service -oriented architecture
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  • Maintain code quality through daily code reviews and automated testing
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    Requirements<\/h3>


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    • Solid programming skills in at least one language, with a strong interest in software development
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    • Proven experience in PHP development; experience with modern PHP frameworks (e.g., Symfony or Laravel) is a plus
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    • Confident working with relational databases, Git, Docker, and in a Linux shell environment
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    • Experience with AI -based development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude, Gemini, Windsurf) is a bonus
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    • Strong attention to detail and a structured, quality -driven approach to work
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    • Fluent in both German and English, written and spoken
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      Benefits<\/h3>


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      • Long -term perspective<\/b>: Be part of a company with consistent growth and strong career development opportunities
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      • Startup atmosphere with stability<\/b>: Enjoy the spirit and agility of a startup combined with the security of an established company
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      • Team culture<\/b>: Casual work environment, flat hierarchy, informal communication, regular team events and social gatherings
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      • Professional growth<\/b>: Access to a wide training catalog and targeted personal development support
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      • Perks<\/b>: Free public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket), product discounts, free drinks and fruit, complimentary lunches
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      • Convenient location<\/b>: Centrally located office with excellent public transport connections
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      • Bike leasing<\/b>: Get support for leasing a high -quality business bike
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