Quick Summary
We are the Purchase Experience Team, part of the Tech & Data department at Thomann.io. Our mission is to create a seamless and enjoyable checkout experience for our customers, ensuring smooth internal processes long after product delivery.
Our focus includes refining the Thomann Checkout Funnel, integrating diverse Payment Solutions, enabling complex Shipping Scenarios, and enhancing Self-Service capabilities for musicians globally. This is achieved through consistent collaboration with various teams and departments across Thomann.io and beyond.
Our cross-functional team currently consists of 8 members:
- Aryo, Andrew & Fabian: Our Software Engineers, collaborating on new features, technical concepts, bug fixes, test writing, and knowledge sharing.
- Soli: Our Quality Engineer, ensuring confident feature releases.
- Josephine: Our Product Owner, strategizing customer satisfaction improvements while managing the Jira Backlog and stakeholders.
- Sven: Our Engineering Manager, providing technical and personal support to remove blockers.
- Shirin: Our Product Designer, advocating for customers and transforming complex flows into great experiences.
- Eitay: Our Product Analyst, uncovering data insights to inform decisions.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer proficient in PHP and Backend Technologies to join our innovative, evolving, and collaborative team. We operate remotely and distributed, offering fully remote positions within Germany or on-site work in our Berlin & Erlangen offices, always maintaining a customer-oriented and data-driven approach.
Here’s what you’ll be doing
- Work cross-functionally to enhance the customer journey throughout the order lifecycle.
- Integrate and optimize local payment methods for international markets.
- Solve complex logistics challenges by developing sophisticated shipping logic.
- Improve the observability of mission-critical applications to proactively identify and resolve issues.
- Demonstrate strong API Craftsmanship by building and maintaining internal APIs, and integrating external APIs within the broader Thomann ecosystem.
- Take ownership of features that drive business impact while addressing technical debt to refine architectural skills.
What you should bring to the table
- At least 4 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with a deep understanding of PHP and common frameworks (e.g., Symfony).
- Familiarity with OOP concepts, common design patterns, and complex database structures.
- Experience navigating and improving complex legacy codebases, considering business requirements and constraints.
- Proficiency in managing code and dependencies with Git & Composer, prioritizing code quality through automated tests.
- A positive view of code reviews as a tool for knowledge sharing and improvement.
- Daily work is conducted in English. German language skills are a significant plus, but English speakers willing to learn German will receive support.
Our tech stack
- Shop-Backend: PHP 8.4, with full responsibility for our framework and adherence to established standards (e.g., PSR).
- Shop-Frontend: React & TypeScript on the client side, utilizing Tailwind for styling and design.
- Database & Caching: MySQL & Memcached for reliable and fast data delivery.
What we have to offer
- Flexible working hours and location, with fully-remote options available.
- 13th salary paid in November.
- Opportunities for further training and clear career development paths.
- Thomann.de employee discount.
- Personalized work equipment.
- Regular team events.
- English or German language courses.
- 1:1 sessions with an external coach for professional development.
- Urban Sports Club discount.
- And more! Refer to our Handbook for full details.
We are an inclusive employer that values diversity in our teams and fosters a welcoming atmosphere. We do not discriminate based on ethnicity, nationality, age, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion.