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Senior Software Engineer

Wearehaystack — Germany · Posted ~1 hour ago

Senior

Skills

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

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A senior software engineering opportunity combining hands-on backend development with technical leadership. You will spend most of your time building production software while also mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, establishing engineering standards, and improving delivery practices. The role involves close collaboration on architecture and offers a pathway toward technical leadership. Strong production experience and German fluency at B2/C1 level are required, while prior lead experience is advantageous.

Highlights

Hands-on senior engineering role with substantial coding time, technical leadership responsibilities, mentorship opportunities, and close collaboration on architecture and project direction. Offers a path toward a technical lead position.

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!