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Senior PHP Developer.(m/f/d) - Remote

As a Senior PHP Developer, you implement high-performance web applications, optimize existing systems, and drive technical innovation – remotely, responsibly, and with a direct impact on digital products.
Arboro - Tree

Senior PHP Developer - Remote (m/f/d)

60.000 € - 72.000 €
Remote
Full time
Germany
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Job description.

You are an experienced PHP developer with a real commitment to code quality and architecture.

You don’t just want to work through tickets – you want to think through systems, help shape them, and take responsibility for technical decisions.

You work on modern e-commerce platforms, develop scalable backend systems, and actively contribute your experience to architectural decisions.

Our tech stack.

PHP 8.x
Symfony
Docker
Bitbucket Pipelines
MySQL
Redis
REST APIs
Elasticsearch
RabbitMQ
Vue.js
Node.js

We place great importance on clean architecture, code reviews, and the sustainable further development of our systems.

Your must-haves.

Several years of experience with PHP frameworks (e.g. Symfony, Laravel)
Sound knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP)
Experience with design patterns
Safe handling of version control with Git
Independent, structured and solution-oriented way of working
High standards for clean code and easily understandable code quality
Strong in debugging complex systems
Experience with software testing (unit and integration tests)
Experience in developing REST APIs and integrating external systems
Experience in working with relational databases and SQL

Nice-to-have.

Experience with shop systems, e.g. Shopware
Experience in the frontend area (e.g. JavaScript frameworks, SCSS or LESS)
Experience with PHP template engines (e.g. Twig)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
Experience with containerization using Docker
Debugging via XDebug
Experience with performance optimization and caching strategies (e.g., Redis, Valkey)
Experience with search technologies in e-commerce (e.g. Elasticsearch)
Experience with code quality tools (e.g. PHPStan or Psalm)
Experience in the e-commerce environment
Experience with agile methods

This is what a senior PHP developer like you does, at arboro.

Development of individual web and e-commerce solutions
Implementation of sophisticated backend and system architectures
Development of APIs, integrations and interfaces
Technical conception of new features and systems
Further development of existing systems and platforms
Performance optimization and quality assurance
Collaboration with project managers and frontend developers
Supporting the team with technical issues

Our projects range from new shop developments to the further development of existing e-commerce platforms. At present, we mainly work with Shopware 6, but in the future we will be working with various modern e-commerce platforms.

You don’t fulfill all the points 100%? No problem – if you are an experienced PHP developer and feel like working on modern e-commerce projects, we look forward to receiving your application.

Working at arboro – our development team.

We are an e-commerce agency focused on shop development and digital platforms.
Our development team works in a distributed way – partly remote and partly on-site in Schwaigern – with short decision-making paths, direct communication, and plenty of room for your own ideas.

For us, clean code, technical quality and good teamwork are what count.

This is what awaits you with us.

100% remote work – work from wherever you are most productive
Flexible working hours and a lot of trust in independent work
Exciting e-commerce projects for companies from the European region
Collaboration with an experienced team of frontend and backend developers
Modern development processes with Git, CI/CD and structured workflows
A lot of design freedom in technical solutions
30 vacation days
Training budget for your professional development
Modern equipment for your workplace (free choice of hardware)
Company pension plan with employer contribution
Edenred non-cash benefit card (€48 per month tax-free, after probationary period)
Business bike leasing (after probation period)
Tax-free recreational allowance
Collegial working environment with direct communication and short decision-making paths
Secure job in a growing company

Why arboro?.

We are an e-commerce agency with a small, experienced development team.

No corporate structures, no endless coordination rounds.

You work directly with the people who make decisions – and you are one of them.

Our projects are technically sophisticated: from individual Shopware 6 developments to complex platform integrations for (DACH) e-commerce clients.

You help shape architectural decisions – your opinion counts, not your position.

We believe that good code takes time.

That's why we work with structured processes, code reviews, and a team that shares the same commitment to quality as you.

Apply now.

Just send us your resume, your GitHub profile, or a portfolio of your projects, or tell us in a conversation about your most complex architectural challenges.

A detailed cover letter is not necessary.

After receiving your application, we usually get back to you personally within 48 hours to arrange an initial interview..

Labels.

Senior PHP Developer, PHP Developer, PHP Framework Developer, Symfony Developer, OOP Developer, REST API Developer, SQL Developer, Shopware Developer, Docker Developer, PHP Developer Remote

We look forward to getting to know you

If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact us directly.

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