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Senior Backend PHP Engineer (m/f/d)

KoRo

Roles & Responsibilities

  • At least 4 years of hands-on experience with modern PHP; Symfony experience is a plus but not required
  • Proven track record in building scalable distributed products with knowledge of software architecture principles, asynchronous programming, and message queues
  • Proficiency with relational databases (MySQL preferred)
  • Fluent English communication; German is a plus; based in Berlin or eligible for remote work

Requirements:

  • Develop high-scalability PHP-based products hosted on cloud infrastructure and maintain the KoRo e-commerce platform
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new components and features; contribute to architectural decisions and explore cutting-edge technologies
  • Share knowledge with fellow developers and foster team growth; participate in discussions and planning for new features and roadmaps

Job description

Your tasks

We are seeking passionate software engineers to join our dynamic team and contribute their expertise to our innovative projects in the e-commerce sector. Be a key player in shaping the future of food retailing at KoRo!


  • Develop high-scalability products using PHP hosted on a cloud-based infrastructure

  • Build and maintain the future of the KoRo e-commerce platform

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver new components and features

  • Contribute to architectural decisions and explore cutting-edge technologies

  • Share your knowledge with fellow developers, fostering team growth

  • Participate in discussions and planning for new features and roadmaps

Your profile

  • At least 4 years of hands-on experience with modern PHP, and some of them with Symfony

  • Shopware experience is a plus, but not required

  • Proven track record in building scalable distributed products

  • Experience with software architecture principles, including asynchronous programming and message queue systems.

  • Proficiency with relational databases, MySQL preferred.

  • Fluent English communication skills, German is a plus but not mandatory

  • Based in Berlin or remote - we adapt to you!

  • Passion for crafting well-structured, efficient, and maintainable code

  • Open-minded and collaborative approach, thriving in agile, cross-functional teams

What you can expect from us
  • Join a fast-growing and purpose-driven company that's shaping the future of food retail
  • Extensive onboarding to help you succeed in your role
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid or fully remote work setup
  • Modern office in Berlin Schöneberg + BVG public transport ticket fully covered
  • Subsidized fitness memberships (Urban Sports Club or FitX)
  • A modern MacBook and the tools you need to do your best work
  • Well-stocked office kitchen with snacks, fruit, tea, and coffee
  • 20% discount in the KoRo online store
  • Regular team events, from low-key lunches to epic company parties
Sounds good?

Then apply via our website, including all relevant documentation (CV & letter of motivation). 
We are looking for team members, not just workers. Let us know in a few sentences who you are and what motivates you!

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About us
KoRo’s mission is to deliver everyday feel good deliciousness to customers by redefining food industry norms with a wide range of high-quality innovative products. The product range extends from natural foods, such as nut butters and dried fruit, to clean label snacks and functional foods.

An ongoing commitment to transparency and product innovation drives the company to explore new food frontiers. KoRo's ambition is to establish a European-wide omnichannel love brand and become a household name in natural and snack foods.

KoRo was founded in Germany in 2014. The management team consists of CEO Florian Schwenkert, CFO Dr Daniel Kundt and COO Steffani Busch. The company employs more than 300 people and is headquartered in Berlin. A customer base of over 2.5 million people across Europe shop for KoRo products online at www.koro.com, as well as in supermarket household names and major drug store chains.

The KoRo team is just as diverse as our product range! To ensure that diversity continues to grow as quickly as our nut-loving team, we evaluate applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/denomination, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

Do you want to become part of our mission and actively shape the future of KoRo with your skills and talent? Then apply now!
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