Lead Backend Engineer - Checkout at ABOUTYOUGmbH

About The Role

Build complex, highly scalable technical solutions in close collaboration with the Tech Lead and Product Lead/Product Manager
Define architectural decisions and ensure the delivery of reliable, state-of-the-art products
Lead and mentor a world-class engineering team, collaborating with Product Managers, QAs, and Designers to ship new components and features
Champion best practices in agentic engineering, efficiently leveraging modern AI tooling
Work within a dynamic, international, and agile environment (SCRUM/Kanban) characterized by flat hierarchies and very short decision-making processes
10+ years of total experience, with at least 5–6 years as a Backend Developer
Proven experience in leading or mentoring team members
Extensive experience in modern backend web development, particularly with PHP 8+ in scalable, high-load environments
Deep expertise in frameworks like Symfony and Laravel, adhering to best practices for building scalable applications
Strong proficiency in MySQL and Redis
Deep understanding of engineering principles and software architecture, including event-driven architecture
Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, and AWS, as well as managing deployment pipelines (e.g., GitLab or similar tools)
Fluent written and spoken English communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience with Golang or exposure to Generative AI (GenAI) and related technologies is a plus

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