PHP Backend Developer – Laravel & PostgreSQL/ 1 hour ago
Quick Summary
Remote, Hybrid
Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
Job Description
About Us
hairfree GmbH is the market leader for permanent hair removal¹ in the DACH region. With more than 50 locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, we are among the best-known providers in the field of aesthetic services and stand for quality, safety, and sustainable results.
We are undergoing a comprehensive digital transformation and are redeveloping our entire system landscape. The focus is on building a modern CRM system that digitally maps and automates 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 further development and scaling of our proprietary CRM solution, the digital heart of our permanent hair removal business.
What Awaits You
- Flexible working hours
- Home office / hybrid working models
- Excellent working atmosphere & collegial team
- Flat hierarchies & open communication
- Extensive training opportunities (coaching, academy, internal training)
- Development opportunities within the company
- Employee events & team culture
- Modern work environment & good equipment
- Employee discounts / benefits
- Good accessibility & parking
Your Tasks
- Development and scaling of the Laravel-based CRM platform
- Backend development with PHP 8 and Laravel 12
- Building and integrating RESTful APIs
- Connecting external systems (Payment, DATEV, communication, etc.)
- Database design & performance optimization (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis)
- Development of Unit Tests (PHPUnit)
- Contribution to architecture and technical decisions
- CI/CD Pipelines with Docker & GitHub Actions
- Collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance
And the best part: 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 8+; ideally with current Laravel versions such as 10, 11, or 12
- Experience in developing modern web applications, backend systems, and scalable software solutions
- Proficient in PostgreSQL, especially in the areas of data modeling, queries, and performance optimization
- Good understanding of modern backend architectures, relational databases, RESTful APIs, and the integration of external systems
- Experience in the further development, modernization, and optimization of existing applications
- Knowledge of JavaScript; experience with Vue.js is an advantage
- Experience with Unit Testing, for example with PHPUnit
- Proficient in Git and a basic understanding of CI/CD processes, for example with GitHub Actions or Docker
- High standards for code quality, maintainability, and Clean Code
- Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented way of working
- Proactive, quality-conscious, and enjoys working in a team
- 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 are mandatory for this position.
Why hairfree?
Sounds like your next challenge? Then we look forward to your application and getting to know you. Our application process is uncomplicated and fast; you don't need to prepare a long cover letter, a short CV is completely sufficient for us to start.
If you have any questions about the position, the tech stack, or the team, please feel free to contact us directly at any time. We will give you 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
Remote, Hybrid
Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
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