Mid-Level Software Engineer

Ferryscanner is an online search and booking engine that helps people find affordable ferry tickets to exciting destinations around the world. Since 2018, we have been simplifying the ferry booking process by offering ferry tickets for more than 900 destinations across the globe in 25 languages. Our company culture is based on five core values: Ownership, Trust & Respect, Constant Improvement, Customer Obsession, and Being Bold. The Ferryscanner team is made up of people who love travel, thrive in fast-paced environments, and continuously seek practical and innovative solutions. At Ferryscanner, we're building an engineering culture where modern development practices and AI go hand in hand, enabling our teams to deliver better software, faster. We're looking for a mid-level Software Engineer who is curious, collaborative, and excited to help shape the future of our platform. You will join one of our cross-functional Scrum teams, working closely with Product Owners and fellow Software Engineers to develop scalable, reliable, and customer-centric solutions. Responsibilities Develop and maintain application features that improve the customer experienceWrite clean, maintainable, and well-tested codeTroubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issuesCollaborate with your Scrum team to deliver business value incrementallyParticipate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practicesContinuously improve application performance, scalability, and reliabilityLeverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, and learningActively contribute ideas to improve our products, engineering processes, and team effectiveness Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field4+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, PHP or Java Developer, or similar roleStrong knowledge of object-oriented programming principlesExperience developing web applications using PHP or Java and at least one modern framework (Laravel, Symfony, Zend, or similar)Experience designing and consuming REST APIsGood understanding of relational databases such as MariaDB or MySQLExperience writing automated tests (PHPUnit or similar)Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflowsComfortable working with Agile methodologies and Scrum teamsComfortable leveraging AI-assisted development tools as part of your daily workflowExcellent command of English, both written and spoke Nice to have Experience with Redis, MongoDB, or other NoSQL databasesExperience working in Linux/Unix environmentsFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelinesExperience with Docker or containerized applicationsExposure to cloud platforms such as AWSExperience with Python or JavaExperience building AI-powered features, integrating LLM APIs, or experimenting with AI workflows Key competencies Growth mindset and passion for continuous learningCuriosity about emerging technologies, especially AI and modern software engineering practicesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsOwnership mentality and accountabilityTeam player with excellent communication skillsAttention to detail and commitment to code qualityAdaptability in a fast-paced product environmentCustomer-first mindset We offer Opportunity to build products used by millions of travellers worldwideCollaborative engineering culture focused on learning and continuous improvementInternational team with exposure to modern software engineering and AI technologiesPrivate medical insuranceHybrid working model with flexibility to work remotelyAdditional annual leave days