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Senior Software Engineer

Wearehaystack — Germany · Posted ~23 hours ago

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Skills

Production software development Backend development PHP Code reviews Mentoring Technical leadership Architecture collaboration Team standards Production software

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Join a senior engineering team where roughly 70% of the role is hands-on production development and the remainder focuses on technical leadership. You’ll establish engineering standards, strengthen code review practices, mentor developers moving into PHP backend work, collaborate on architecture and help ensure predictable, high-quality delivery. German at B2/C1 level is mandatory.

Highlights

Spend most of your time on hands-on production development while also shaping team standards, review culture and technical direction. The role offers a clear path toward technical leadership through mentorship, architecture collaboration and ownership of delivery quality.

Description

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner! The Role • Spend approximately 70% of your time on hands-on development in production code. • Dedicate the remaining time to team leadership, including code reviews, pairing, and unblocking team members. • Drive the establishment of team standards, processes, documentation, and a robust review culture. • Ensure predictable delivery and high-quality output within the team. • Support two developers transitioning to PHP backend development. • Collaborate closely with the CTO/Architect on architecture and project direction. What You'll Need • Several years of production experience with a strong senior developer background. • Proficient in at least one backend language, with a willingness to work with PHP. • Proven ability to lead technically through mentorship and example, rather than authority. • Desire to grow into a technical lead role; prior lead experience is a plus. • Fluency in German (B2/C1 level) is mandatory for team collaboration. • Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka/Redis Streams) and Linux/NixOS is beneficial. What's On Offer • Competitive salary. • Significant impact in a small, visible team where your standards shape development practices. • Opportunity to grow into a lead role, influencing team processes and quality. • Collaboration with a CTO/Architect and a diverse engineering team. Apply via Haystack today!