Backend Software Developer - PHP 8, Laravel & PostgreSQL for Modern Web Development/ 1 hour ago
Quick Summary
On-site, Home office, Hybrid
Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
Job Description
About Us
hairfree GmbH is the market leader for permanent hair removal¹ in the DACH region. With over 50 locations across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, we are a prominent provider of aesthetic services, committed to quality, safety, and lasting results.
We are undergoing a comprehensive digital transformation, redeveloping our entire system landscape. Our core focus is building a modern CRM system to digitally map and automate all company processes, from customer management and billing to marketing and sales automation.
Your Role
As a PHP Developer, you will play a central role in the development and scaling of our proprietary CRM solution, the digital heart of our permanent hair removal company.
What Awaits You
- Flexible working hours
- Home office / hybrid working models
- Excellent working atmosphere & collegial team
- Flat hierarchies & open communication
- High opportunities for further training (coaching, academy, internal training)
- Development opportunities within the company
- Employee events & team culture
- Modern working environment & good equipment
- Employee discounts / benefits
- Good accessibility & parking
Your Tasks
- Develop and scale the Laravel-based CRM platform
- Perform backend development with PHP 8 and Laravel 12
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs
- Connect external systems (Payment, DATEV, communication, etc.)
- Execute database design & performance optimization (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis)
- Develop Unit Tests (PHPUnit)
- Contribute to architecture and technical decisions
- Manage CI/CD Pipelines with Docker & GitHub Actions
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams
You will be trained by an experienced colleague and work side-by-side with a motivated team of up to four developers.
Job Requirements
- Completed degree in Computer Science, Media Informatics, Business Informatics, or a comparable education – alternatively, relevant professional experience in software development
- Very good knowledge of PHP 8+ and solid practical experience with Laravel, ideally Laravel 10, 11, or 12
- Experience in developing modern web applications, backend systems, and scalable software solutions
- Proficient in PostgreSQL, especially data modeling, queries, and performance optimization
- Good understanding of modern backend architectures, relational databases, RESTful APIs, and external interfaces
- Experience in the further development, modernization, and optimization of existing applications
- Knowledge of JavaScript; experience with Vue.js is an advantage
- Proficient in Git and ideally experience with Testing, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Docker
- High standards for code quality, maintainability, and clean code
- Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented way of working, as well as enjoyment of teamwork
- Very good German language skills and good English language skills for technical communication
Important: PHP 8+, Laravel, and PostgreSQL are fixed components of our tech stack and absolutely essential for this position.
Why hairfree?
Sounds like your next challenge? We look forward to your application. Our application process is uncomplicated and fast; a short resume is sufficient to start. If you have questions about the position, tech stack, or team, please contact us directly. We will provide an open and honest insight into the role and our project. We will get back to you promptly.
Contact for inquiries:
Contact person: Wahib Chad
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 06151 9510280
On-site, Home office, Hybrid
Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
IT