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Your mission

Join lingoking as a Senior Backend Developer (all genders) to join our development team in the Translation and Localization industry.

As Senior Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend systems to ensure seamless integration and functionality. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll help deliver effective, high-quality solutions that support our platform’s core functionality

Your responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain backend applications using PHP with Symfony and API Platform.
  • Design and implement robust and scalable APIs that support our frontend in Vue.js.
  • Ensure data integrity and efficient data handling with PostgreSQL.
  • Utilize Docker for containerized deployments and continuous integration/delivery.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers and DevOps to integrate backend services seamlessly.
  • Participate in code reviews, ensuring high coding standards and best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize performance issues across our stack.
  • Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and driving continuous improvement.

What you bring along

As this position requires regular presence in Germany, a current residence in Germany is necessary. In addtion, candidates must hold a valid work authorization for Germany, either through EU citizenship or an EU Blue Card.

  • 4+ years of experience as a Backend Developer, preferably in a senior role.
  • Proficient in PHP, with deep knowledge of Symfony and API Platform.
  • Strong understanding of SQL and experience with PostgreSQL.
  • Experience with Docker for containerization, deployment, and scaling.
  • Familiarity with frontend integration, particularly Vue.js.
  • Good understanding RESTful API design.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Fluency in English, German is a plus.

Why lingoking?

  • Technology: With us, you work with the latest technologies and tools and have the opportunity to freely choose your personal IT equipment.
  • Flexibility: You benefit from flexible working models and the option of remote work and workation.
  • Time off: You will receive at least 28 days of vacation and will also have the afternoon off on December 24 & 31 and on Shrove Tuesday.
  • Working atmosphere: Through interdisciplinary collaboration, you can actively contribute your ideas and benefit from short decision-making paths and respectful cooperation.
  • Culture: You can expect an inspiring and collegial working environment with flat hierarchies and regular team events to strengthen cohesion.
  • Security: We offer you a permanent contract in a growing and future-oriented company.
  • Benefits: In addition to a mobility allowance or JobRad option, you can expect an internet allowance, monthly €50 vouchers or an EGYM Wellpass membership, childcare allowance, as well as a company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits.
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