Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Roadsurfer as a (Senior) Backend Engineer and help expand their Spots platform, focusing on integrating third-party systems, evolving their Symfony-based Pimcore architecture, and building a clean, modular backend. You will design and implement robust backend features in PHP, develop integrations with external systems, refactor and decouple existing systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role requires 5+ years of PHP backend development experience with Symfony, a strong grasp of modular architecture, proficiency in SQL, and experience refactoring legacy code. The position offers the opportunity to work remotely in Germany or hybrid in Munich. Roadsurfer is Europe's largest campervan rental company, and this role is key to expanding their platform to support a wider range of camping options.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in PHP backend development, ideally with Symfony
• Strong grasp of modular architecture, clean code, and testing
• Proficient in SQL and familiar with relational databases (e.g. MySQL)
• Comfortable refactoring legacy code and reducing complexity
• Independent, ownership-driven working style
• Thoughtful and pragmatic - you dig deep to understand problems but keep solutions simple
• Fluent in English and a collaborative team player

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust backend features in PHP, with a focus on clean, maintainable architecture
• Develop integrations with external systems to onboard large campsites and design developer-friendly APIs that power our mobile app
• Refactor and decouple tightly coupled system parts to improve scalability and future flexibility
• Extend and maintain our Symfony-based setup, built on Pimcore and CoreShop
• Improve code quality through testing, documentation, and thoughtful refactoring
• Collaborate with cross-functional peers (including mobile developers and product managers) to ship end-to-end features
• Participate in code reviews and take part in architectural discussions

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Pimcore and/or CoreShop