Senior Backend Developer - zeitsprung GmbH/ 1 week ago
Quick Summary
What Awaits You
Recognized as one of Germany's most innovative companies, we are the digitalization engine of the insurance industry. We develop automated communication and networking solutions that ensure the future viability of our clients' business models. Our mission is to create value and customer benefits, fostering a reliable and appreciative environment.
Your Tasks
- Development: Design and develop robust, scalable web applications and service-oriented interfaces for complex business logic. Sustainably maintain and technologically advance legacy systems and existing applications.
- Operations & Support: Serve as a technical contact for third-level support, analyze requirements, identify incident causes, and proactively assist with solution finding and release planning. Apply expertise in incident response, including escalation, stakeholder communication, and documentation.
- Database Architecture: Plan, administer, and optimize databases, focusing on efficiency and scalability for current and future applications.
- Coordination: Coordinate team tasks, implementing technical specifications in structured sprint phases, and ensuring project goals are met.
- Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate new functional and technical requirements, translate them into viable solution concepts, and provide planning consultation.
- Documentation: Independently create and maintain development documentation, ensuring knowledge is secured and accessible.
What You Bring
- Extensive Experience: A degree in Computer Science or equivalent education with at least five years of experience in PHP backend development.
- Development Expertise: Profound experience with PHP (versions 7.3 to 8.4), PHP frameworks (Symfony, Laravel, Slim), MySQL database administration, SOAP web services, and JSON APIs.
- Teamwork: Proven experience working and communicating within development teams (Git/GitLab, SCRUM).
- Quality Assurance: Familiarity with automated testing techniques (e.g., Codeception), ability to conduct code reviews, and quick, solution-oriented response to technical incidents, including critical hotfixes for system stability.
- Framework Proficiency: Comprehensive practical experience with PHP frameworks (e.g., Symfony, Laravel) and modern package management systems like Composer.
- Analytical Skills: Quick comprehension and ability to rapidly learn new topics. Demonstrated independent work within an experienced team.
Location
This role offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Germany.
Language Proficiency
Fluent German language skills (minimum C2 level) are required.
What We Offer You
- Flexibility: Choose between fully remote, on-site, or hybrid work models.
- Career & Development: Opportunities for professional and personal growth in various areas.
- Workspace: A creative, innovative, modern, and fast-paced work environment that fosters enjoyment.
- Innovation & Quality: Join a company that prioritizes speed and quality in product development and digitalization initiatives, staying ahead of the curve.
- Dynamic Team: Work with a dedicated, motivated team that values fairness and openness.
- Collaborative Culture: A strong emphasis on mutual support to find the best solutions and grow as a team.
- Company Benefits: Access to a company health insurance and company pension scheme with long-term value.
About Us
blau direkt GmbH is a leading technology provider for independent insurance and financial investment brokerage. For over 25 years, we have set industry standards in digitalization and process optimization with a powerful platform that enables brokerage companies to grow significantly faster than the market average. We believe insurance and finance don't have to be dry or old-fashioned. Our 300 employees work agilely, think innovatively, support each other, and drive continuous innovation. If you are passionate about shaping real change in a traditional industry, we invite you to join us.