Backend Developer

Ordio

full-time

Posted on: 1/9/2026

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cologne • Germany

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About the role

Build and maintain core features of Ordio's SaaS platform using PHP and Symfony
Design, implement, and optimise scalable backend systems on AWS cloud infrastructure
Write clean, testable, and maintainable code that follows best practices
Architect solutions for complex problems in workforce management, time tracking, and scheduling
Collaborate with Product and Design to translate requirements into technical solutions
Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers
Contribute to technical decisions around architecture, tooling, and development workflows
Work with databases (SQL), APIs (REST/GraphQL), and third-party integrations (payroll, compliance tools)
Monitor, debug, and optimise application performance and reliability
Champion engineering excellence: testing, documentation, CI/CD, and automation

5+ years of professional experience with PHP, with deep expertise in the Symfony framework
Strong experience deploying and managing applications on AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.)
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and SOLID principles
Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services
Proficient with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and database design
Comfortable with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and agile workflows
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Excellent communicator who can collaborate across Product, Design, and Engineering
Fluent in German.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits (e.g. flexible time off, generous parental leave)
State-of-the-art technical equipment & tooling (MacBook Pro with M4 at minimum)
Prioritise both physical and mental well-being with subsidised gym memberships and regular wellness-focused initiatives
Enjoy full flexibility - remote work, home office options, and flexible hours
A clear set of company values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

PHPSymfonyAWSSQLRESTGraphQLobject-oriented programmingdesign patternsSOLID principlesCI/CD

problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationmentoringindependence