Summary
Join a growing financial-technology team building modern digital services. As a junior backend developer, you will create new features, maintain service-oriented architecture across applications, databases, caches, and APIs, and improve scalability through code reviews and automated testing. Strong PHP skills, database knowledge, Git, Docker, Linux, and fluent German and English are required.
Highlights
Permanent role offering startup agility with established-company stability, structured training, career development, team events, complimentary meals, public transport support, and bike leasing.
Description
About the Role
A dynamic fintech company within a well-established digital group is building the future of mobile banking, and they’re looking for a (Junior) PHP Backend Developer to join their growing team.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape a modern banking experience from the ground up, working in an agile environment with flat hierarchies and rapid decision-making.
As a PHP Backend Developer, you'll work with modern frameworks, enjoy a variety of employee benefits, and grow professionally within a passionate and innovative tech team.
If writing clean, efficient PHP code is your thing, this is the place to be.
Location: Frankfurt, Germany - on-site
Type of contract: permanent, full-time
Main Tasks:
Develop new features for fast-growing digital products using modern web technologiesMaintain and expand the system architecture across frontend, backend, databases, caches, and APIs (e.g., comparison interfaces, result pages, finalization flows, REST APIs)Optimize and scale the platform in a service-oriented architectureMaintain code quality through daily code reviews and automated testing
Requirements
Solid programming skills in at least one language, with a strong interest in software developmentProven experience in PHP development; experience with modern PHP frameworks (e.g., Symfony or Laravel) is a plusConfident working with relational databases, Git, Docker, and in a Linux shell environmentExperience with AI-based development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude, Gemini, Windsurf) is a bonusStrong attention to detail and a structured, quality-driven approach to workFluent in both German and English, written and spoken
Benefits
Long-term perspective: Be part of a company with consistent growth and strong career development opportunitiesStartup atmosphere with stability: Enjoy the spirit and agility of a startup combined with the security of an established companyTeam culture: Casual work environment, flat hierarchy, informal communication, regular team events and social gatheringsProfessional growth: Access to a wide training catalog and targeted personal development supportPerks: Free public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket), product discounts, free drinks and fruit, complimentary lunchesConvenient location: Centrally located office with excellent public transport connectionsBike leasing: Get support for leasing a high-quality business bike
