Lead Backend Engineer - Checkout (all genders)

• 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 team of engineers, 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.
•  Experience: 10+ years total, with at least 5-6 years as a Backend Developer
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring
• 5-6+ years of extensive experience in modern backend web development, particularly with PHP 8+ in scalable, high-load environments
• Proven expertise in frameworks like Symfony and Laravel, adhering to best practices for building scalable applications
• Strong experience with MySQL and Redis
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and software architecture, including an event-driven approach
• Experience with infrastructure and cloud technologies including Kubernetes, Helm, AWS, and managing deployment pipelines (e.g., GitLab or similar tools)
• Fluent English communication skills
• Golang experience is a plus
• Experience with Generative AI (GenAI) or similar 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.