Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience as a backend engineer on larger applications or platforms., Deep knowledge of PHP, preferably with Laravel; Go experience is a plus., Strong architectural mindset with the ability to advise teams on technical best practices., Fluent in English; German is a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain core backend services using PHP and ideally Go.

Take ownership of architectural guidelines and support product teams on API design and performance optimization.

Drive the reduction of technical debt and modernization of legacy components.

Collaborate with PMs and engineers to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.

Job description

Drive the future of Xentral’s Core Backend!

At Xentral, we’re on a mission to power growing businesses with smart, scalable software. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in evolving our Core Backend domain—owning key architectural decisions, modernizing legacy systems, and supporting product teams with best practices for APIs, database design, and performance. You’ll help ensure that our cloud-based platform, hosted on AWS, stays robust, reliable, and ready for the future.

If you’re passionate about creating high-quality technology at the heart of a fast-moving SaaS product, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Tasks

You design, develop, and maintain core backend services using PHP (Laravel) and ideally Go

You take ownership of architectural guidelines and support product teams on API design, database usage, and performance optimization

You actively drive the reduction of technical debt and the modernization of legacy components

You collaborate closely with PMs (especially from the API team) and engineers across teams to ensure scalable, maintainable solutions

You contribute to Xentral’s ever-evolving cloud platform, hosted in AWS, and stay open to working with infrastructure topics where needed

You foster a culture of quality through code reviews, testing, and shared technical standards

You ensure that reliability, scalability, and performance are at the core of every solution

Your Profile

You bring +5 years of experience as a backend engineer working on larger applications or platforms

You have deep knowledge of PHP, ideally with modern frameworks like Laravel; Go experience is a plus

You’re experienced in handling legacy codebases and enjoy modernizing and improving them

You have a strong architectural mindset and are comfortable advising teams on technical best practices

You work independently, take ownership, and proactively drive solutions forward

You’re a great communicator and thrive in cross-team collaboration

You have high standards for code quality, reliability, and maintainability

You speak fluent English; German is a plus

We offer

Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy remote work options across Europe or from our office-hubs in Augsburg, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, and Lohne (Oldenburg), along with flexible working hours.

Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits: Attractive salary packages and a generous leave policy that includes 28 annual leave days, special leave days, and nursing care days. Our comprehensive benefits package also provides a monthly voucher to choose from a variety of providers, including Urban Sports Club, grocery stores, entertainment, and lifestyle options. Additionally, we equip all employees with state-of-the-art home office equipment and offer a 50% subsidy on private pension plans for permanent employees in Germany.

Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from a significant budget dedicated to learning and personal development, supporting your career growth and continuous learning.

Inclusive & Engaging Culture: Participate in virtual and in-person company events and in our yearly culture connect days, fostering a collaborative and vibrant company culture with minimal hierarchies and respectful communication.

Diverse & International Team: Work alongside a multicultural and international team across 17 different work locations within Europe and 32 nationalities, embracing diversity and a global perspective.

Mental Health & Well-being: Access comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care with 24/7 counseling, therapy placement, on-site support, and legal and financial guidance to help you thrive at work and in life.

You have what it takes? Then apply now with your CV or LinkedIn profile.

We look forward to your application!

About us

We are an established tech startup with major tech investors Sequoia Capital and Visionaries Club on our side. We are aiming at defining a new SaaS category and empower entrepreneurs and e-commerce vendors to automate their resource planning and focus on the things that matters most to them: their business.

We grow all over Europe, join us fully remote or in one of our hubs in Augsburg, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich and Lohne (Oldenburg). You decide!

Your recruitment experience @ Xentral

We aim for our recruitment experience to be exciting, smooth, and rewarding—for both you and us! That’s why we’ve designed a efficient and enjoyable recruitment process to ensure a great experience from start to finish. Want to know what your journey with us will look like? Check it out here!

Still have questions before taking the next step? No worries—we’re here to help! I’m Annika, your responsible Talent Acquisition Manager, and I'm happy to answer any questions so you can make the best decision for you.

We can’t wait to receive your application and hopefully welcome you to our team soon! 🚀

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