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Lead Backend Engineer - Checkout (all genders)

Unknown Company · Hamburg or Berlin, de

Software DevelopmentExternal listingfull-timeabout 3 hours ago

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
  • Your perks at a glance: Visit our  benefits page .
  • Simply apply online via our career page  - we will get back to you as soon as possible!
  • (Please note that benefits may vary depending on the location)

A Place Where You Can Be You

  • We take it as our responsibility to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, exactly as they are.
  • Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger and shape our culture in ways that matter.
  • What we stand for internally, we stand for as a brand: acceptance, inclusion, and fairness.

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