Schwarz Digits07.02.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Mid-Senior Backend Developer - PHP/​Golang for Kaufland Marketplaces

$90K–$120K/year

About the Role

We're hiring a Mid-Senior Backend Developer to join our dynamic team at Kaufland Marketplaces. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely within Germany, allowing you to balance your work and personal life effectively.

What You'll Do

  • Develop cutting-edge technology and design scalable backend solutions for our Kaufland Marketplaces.
  • Take ownership of end-to-end feature development, from designing and coding to testing, deployment, and monitoring in production environments.
  • Collaborate closely with various stakeholders and engineers to achieve common goals.
  • Contribute to the evolution of our development processes, exploring new tools and technologies.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code while adhering to best practices.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers during pair programming sessions, fostering a culture of learning.

Requirements

  • Completed university studies in (business) information technology, (business) engineering, mathematics, or physics, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Extensive experience in backend development, particularly with PHP and/or Golang.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, databases, and microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an international, English-speaking team.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with agile methodologies.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms.
  • Previous experience in e-commerce environments.

What We Offer

  • Flexibility to choose between remote work or working from one of our offices in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or our co-working space in Berlin.
  • Attractive relocation package for those moving to Germany.
  • 30 days of vacation per year and the opportunity for a sabbatical.
  • Access to fitness deals through Urban Sports Club and RSG Group.
  • Support for mental well-being with offerings such as online psychological counseling.
  • Employee discounts and a choice of operating system (MacOS or Ubuntu Linux).
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Language Requirements
EnglishC1
BasicIntermediateAdvancedNative
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Mid-Senior Backend Developer position at Kaufland offers a unique opportunity to work remotely within Germany, with a strong focus on innovation and team collaboration.

Salary Range
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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in PHP and Golang with a strong understanding of RESTful APIs, capable of developing scalable backend systems and microservices architecture.

Self-motivated and disciplined individual, thriving in a remote work environment, with excellent time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Adaptable problem solver with a growth mindset, eager to learn new technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and open to continuous improvement in backend development practices.

Learning Resources

PHP: The Right Wayguide

Career Path

Mid-Senior Backend Developer - PHP/Golang(Now)Lead Backend Developer(2-4 years)Engineering Manager(4-6 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$12.5B
Annual Growth
7.2%
AI Adoption in Development
45%
Investment in PHP Frameworks
+25%
Labour Demand for Backend Developers
+15%
Avg Salary for PHP/Golang Developers
$95K

Skills & Requirements

Required
PHPGolangRESTful APIs
Growing in Demand
GraphQLMicroservices ArchitectureCloud Services (AWS, Azure)
Declining
jQueryPHP 5.x

Domain Trends

Microservices Adoption
Over 70% of organizations are transitioning to microservices architecture, improving scalability and deployment speeds.
Containerization Growth
Docker and Kubernetes are being adopted in 60% of new projects, enhancing application deployment and management.
Increased Use of RESTful APIs
RESTful APIs are utilized in 80% of new applications, emphasizing the need for developers skilled in API integration.

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