This position is for a Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d) Core, working remotely in Germany for Xentral.
The role is situated in a fast-growing SaaS environment where backend excellence is crucial for product scalability.
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will modernize and evolve core services that support product teams on a dynamic platform hosted on AWS.
You will have the opportunity to shape architecture, clean up legacy systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability.
The work environment is remote-friendly, high-impact, and offers plenty of autonomy with a shared passion for code quality and engineering standards.
Key responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining core backend services using PHP (Laravel), with opportunities to use Go.
You will drive architectural best practices, guide teams on APIs, database design, and performance optimization.
Leading modernization efforts by replacing legacy components with robust, scalable solutions is a significant part of the role.
Collaboration with PMs and cross-functional engineering teams is essential to ensure maintainable and scalable backend systems.
You will contribute to infrastructure discussions and enhancements for the cloud platform hosted on AWS.
Fostering a strong code review culture and maintaining high standards for testing and documentation is expected.
Ensuring platform scalability, reliability, and performance is a continuous responsibility.
Requirements:
A minimum of 5 years of experience working on complex backend applications or large-scale platforms is required.
Strong proficiency in PHP, ideally with Laravel; familiarity with Go is considered a plus.
Hands-on experience with legacy codebases and transitioning them to modern architectures is necessary.
You should demonstrate the ability to make thoughtful architectural decisions and coach others on backend practices.
An independent, solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership is essential.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams are required.
A commitment to code quality, testing, and long-term maintainability is expected.
Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of German is a plus.
The position offers remote flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere in Europe or from office hubs in Augsburg, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich, and Lohne.
Benefits:
The position offers 28 vacation days, additional special leave and care days, plus mental health support including 24/7 counseling and therapy options.
Attractive compensation packages, monthly flexible vouchers, and a 50% subsidy for private pension plans (Germany only) are included.
There is a dedicated budget for professional development, learning, and personal growth.
The company promotes an inclusive culture with flat hierarchies, respectful communication, and regular company events—both virtual and in-person.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with teammates from 32+ nationalities across 17 European locations.
