Senior Full Stack Developer PHP

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Senior Full Stack Developer PHP (m/f/d)

freshcells systems engineering GmbH is a software service provider based in Düsseldorf with a dynamic team of over 40 creative experts from various fields.

We focus on authenticity, individual talent development and open communication. We build on respect, trust and responsibility. As an innovation-driven company, we invest in new ideas. We know that the best results are achieved as a team. We make mistakes, but we learn from them. We are open and courageous for new paths.

Join us on our exciting journey in what is probably the most important and forward-looking area - software development - as a Senior Full Stack Developer PHP (m/f/d)!

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The freshcells spirit

  • We always remain ourselves.
  • We promote individual talents.
  • We are creative nerds from a wide variety of fields.
  • We do not hide.
  • We communicate openly, honestly & fairly.
  • We build on respect, trust & responsibility.
  • We are innovation driven and willing to invest in ideas.
  • We know that the best results can only be achieved as a team.
  • We make mistakes, but we learn from them.
  • We are open, we are courageous.

What we have to offer

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  • Flexible home office days
  • Flex-time for early risers and night owls
  • Digital training courses, available to every employee at his or her own discretion
  • Company pension plan with employer subsidy possible
  • Monthly Company Breakfast
  • Summer, Christmas and company parties
  • High-end equipment also for private use
  • A secure and long-term job
  • A dog-friendly working environment
  • Regular exchange, feedbacks, team meetings & retrospectives
  • Room for own ideas and personal development
  • Varied and exciting WebTech projects
  • International top customers and colleagues
  • Support with relocating processes
  • Free German courses for newcomers

Your Responsibilities

  • Development of modern frontend applications based on ReactJS, Next.js and TypeScript
  • Development of APIs based on GraphQL
  • Development of modern backend applications based on Node.js and PHP Symfony
  • Design and implementation of new features for sophisticated software solutions in cooperation with project management, design, and development departments
  • Writing and maintaining our automated test suites
  • Participation in continuous improvement processes

Your Qualifications

  • Very good knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6 and above) and/or TypeScript
  • Very good knowledge with Next.js
  • Extensive knowledge of frontend frameworks and libraries such as ReactJS
  • Good knowledge of modern PHP (v8 and above)
  • Good knowledge of PHP frameworks and libraries such as Symfony and/or Laravel
  • SQL experience with relational databases
  • Good understanding of established and evolving Web APIs
  • Competences in consuming and creating web services based on REST and especially GraphQL
  • Know-how in performance optimization
  • Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is helpful
  • Experience with agile development in a team
  • Hands-on experience with automated software testing
  • Basic knowledge in API security
  • Fluent in English

Nice to have

  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like, i.a., Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker Swarm
  • Knowledge of designing and adapting software according to the twelve-factor methodology
  • Knowledge of continuous integration via tools like bitbucket or Jenkins
  • Experience with Object-relational mapping, e.g. using Doctrine in PHP
  • Experience with headless CMS such as Strapi
  • Experience with PostgreSQL
  • Experience with Apollo Federation

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