Senior Software Engineer Go/PHP

Summary

Join Xentral as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to building the General Ledger within their ERP system, a crucial component powering thousands of businesses. You will be part of a dynamic cross-functional team, developing and owning features end-to-end. The company offers a collaborative environment with short decision-making paths, an ambitious tech vision, and a strong culture of continuous improvement, providing ample opportunities for growth and impact. This role involves designing and developing scalable backend services, building data-driven features, implementing robust APIs, and driving architectural evolution towards service-based systems. You will collaborate closely with product and tech stakeholders to deliver real customer value.

Requirements

• You have 5+ years of experience in backend development with Go and PHP, you write clean and self-explanatory code
• You have solid expertise with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and performance-optimized SQL
• You have experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure), Docker/Kubernetes and scalable architecture patterns
• You enjoy mentoring, giving thoughtful code reviews and fostering technical excellence in the team
• You’re pragmatic, proactive and a clear communicator - fluent in English and ready to take ownership

Responsibilities

• You design and develop scalable backend services for our General Ledger using Go and PHP
• You build and optimize data-driven features that support financial and accounting operations
• You design and implement robust APIs that integrate seamlessly into our ERP ecosystem
• You drive the evolution of our architecture from monolith to service-based systems - with modularity and scale in mind
• You apply best practices in code quality, system design, CI/CD, observability - no quick hacks
• You collaborate closely with product and tech stakeholders to deliver real customer value

Preferred Qualifications

You've ideally worked on financial or ERP systems already and understand the importance of reliability and precision

Benefits

• Enjoy remote work options across Europe or from our office-hubs in Augsburg, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, and Lohne (Oldenburg), along with flexible working hours
• 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
• Benefit from a significant budget dedicated to learning and personal development, supporting your career growth and continuous learning
• 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
• Work alongside a multicultural and international team across 17 different work locations within Europe and 32 nationalities, embracing diversity and a global perspective