Backend Software Engineer, PHP/Symfony

SkyCell AG

full-time

Posted on: 9/3/2025

Location: 🇳🇱 Netherlands

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AnsibleJavaJavaScriptJenkinsjQueryMySQLPHPPostgresSymfonyVue.js

About the role

SkyCell builds hardware, smart software and services to improve the pharmaceutical supply chain
Platform used by global pharmaceutical companies and logistics providers for transport risk assessment and visibility
Monolithic application built on MySQL, PHP and Symfony; frontend largely Twig with some Vue.js and vanilla JS
Maintain fully automated build pipeline (Jenkins) and use Ansible for deployment; extensive use of Behat for testing
Backend development: design, develop and maintain features in the Validaide platform
Cross-functional collaboration with QA, product owners and other developers
Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews
Write and maintain automated tests for backend and integrated features (PHPUnit, Behat)
Create and maintain technical documentation
Identify and address performance bottlenecks to improve efficiency and scalability
Ensure solutions align with regulatory requirements such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Annex 11

3+ years of related experience, with solid foundations in PHP, Symfony, and MySQL
Comfortable working in a company that’s growing fast: previous experience in startups/scaleups will be highly valued
A team player, well versed in English, with some experience in team lead or ambition to do so
Looking to contribute to something meaningful in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry
Pragmatic with regards to our product and tech stack
Not afraid of learning: having experience or interested in learning new technologies like Java, Quarkus, and PostgreSQL
Based in the Netherlands, willing to grow with us for a longer period of time