Junior Backend Developer

Our client develops a leading online comparison platform in Germany. The department specializes in offering digital insurance solutions to consumers, leveraging technology to streamline the insurance shopping experience. Through their platform, users can compare a wide range of insurance products, including car insurance, health insurance, home insurance, and more, from various providers.

Agile software development: Scrum or Kanban-based work

Large company, small teams: Short communication channels & 7-8 employees (m / f / d) per team

Tech stack: PHP8 with Symfony or Mezzio

High IT maturity level: Continuous integration, continuous delivery and automated testing

Your tasks include:

• You develop new features independently and together with your team in close cooperation with our client's product managers.
• Together with our client's product management team, you analyze professional and/or technical requirements.
• You also ensure quality and functionality through unit and integration tests - our client will show you how.
• Active knowledge exchange through code reviews with your colleagues.
• Connecting modern backend services and expanding our client's UI toolkits.
• You enable the customers to experience the best possible user experience - especially on mobile devices.
• For demanding tasks, an experienced Senior / Lead Developer is always at your side and advises you on your implementation plans.

Requirements:

• Good knowledge and practical experience, from internships, working student positions or initial professional experience in a programming language, as well as the willingness to learn other languages.
• You take a look at the documentation before using a function.
• You find learning new things more exciting than perfecting routine.
• Enjoy developing quickly in a professional environment.
• You are a communicative team player, you are on the ball and are not afraid to ask for help.
• Fluent written and spoken German skills (at least C1 level) are a must-have.