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PHP Backend Engineer (m/f/d) (2 years fixed contract)

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Flix

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Munich

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in PHP, 2 years in a senior role, expertise in Symfony, MySQL, AWS, and Agile. Strong communication skills and a solution-oriented mindset are essential.
  • You will develop and maintain applications for offline sales, enhance reporting, collaborate with teams, improve legacy systems, drive agile processes, and support CI/CD.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of commercial experience, 2 years in a senior position
  • Deep knowledge of PHP 7+
  • Good knowledge and experience with Symfony, API Platform, MySQL, NGINX, Docker, AWS, Design Patterns, CI/CD (Unit testing/GitLab CI/Ansible), Rollbar, DataDog, etc
  • Good knowledge and experience with SQL and understanding of an ORM's internals
  • Solid foundation in software development practices
  • Ability to split a complicated task into smaller deliverable chunks
  • Experience working in a Scrum/Agile environment
  • Intermediate level of English (or higher)
  • Solution-oriented attitude, with a focus on materializing the business vision through technical means;
  • Have the ability and willingness to learn quickly, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Great communication and collaboration skills, be an active team member and share the team's responsibilities.
  • Experience in or willingness to grow in Java, Terraform, Kubernetes, Kafka;
  • Any other European language is a plus;
  • Bachelor/Master in Informatics, Computer Science, Business Informatics, Economics or similar;

Responsibilities

  • You will be part of a self-organized, cross-functional distributed team owning the Global Offline Sales products and will hence directly contribute to the success of the business
  • You place Global Offline Sales users and stakeholders at the center when developing solutions
  • You develop and maintain applications for more than 30k users
  • You help design and build the new Shift/Daily sales closure functionality for our offline resellers
  • You support and improve the Booking Report product, providing real-time and precise sales data to our users
  • You align and establish synergies with other teams to remove dependencies or keep them lean
  • You investigate and understand the coupling of elements from the old legacy system, proactively working to improve the architecture
  • You drive the development process using an Agile environment
  • You are an active contributor to team discussions and decisions
  • You support our CI/CD environment. Produce a positive impact with each release

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the PHP Backend Engineer position?

The position is for a fixed contract of 2 years.

What technologies should the candidate be proficient in for this role?

Candidates should have deep knowledge of PHP 7+, and good experience with Symfony, API Platform, MySQL, NGINX, Docker, AWS, and CI/CD tools such as Unit testing/GitLab CI/Ansible, among others.

Is experience in an Agile environment required for this position?

Yes, experience working in a Scrum/Agile environment is required.

What is the expected level of English proficiency for applicants?

An intermediate level of English or higher is expected.

What kind of team environment does the CIA team promote?

The CIA team promotes a self-organized, cross-functional team environment that values collaboration and Agile principles.

Are there opportunities for career growth in this position?

Yes, there is a willingness to grow in other areas like Java, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Kafka, which can enhance career growth.

What are some of the perks offered to employees in this role?

Perks include flexible working hours, the ability to work remotely up to 60 days a year, free travel on Flix rides, a competitive paid time off package, and mental health support.

What kind of impact can the PHP Backend Engineer have in this role?

The PHP Backend Engineer will have a direct impact on the success of the business by developing solutions that cater to the needs of Global Offline Sales users and stakeholders.

Is prior experience in the travel industry necessary for this role?

No prior experience in the travel industry is mentioned as a requirement, but it may be beneficial.

How does Flix Tech promote employee well-being?

Flix Tech offers a competitive paid time off package, mental health support including consultations with a psychologist, and discounts on UrbanSportsClub memberships.

What kind of work culture can employees expect at Flix?

Employees can expect a multicultural environment that encourages teamwork, sharing of ideas, and supports the development of smart technology for sustainable transportation.

Is Flix an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Flix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes diversity in the workplace.

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Flix

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Flix is a global travel tech leader providing sustainable and affordable travel options to more than 60 million yearly travelers in 43 countries through its brands FlixBus, FlixTrain, Greyhound, and Kamil Koç. By combining network planning, marketing, and pricing, Flix uses innovative solutions to enable comfortable, sustainable, and affordable travel worldwide. Through our tech platform and user-friendly app, Flix creates a travel experience tailored to passengers' needs and connects travelers with local business partners providing transportation, ensuring a modern fleet that adheres to the highest safety standards. This asset-light business model has turned a European start-up into a leading and globally expanding travel-tech champion. Flix is pioneering and testing alternative drives with a long-term strategy to progressively decarbonize its fleet. Together with our partners and customers, we are driving transformative change towards the future of mobility, gradually reshaping the mobility sector and enabling more sustainable travel modes.