Junior Backend Developer - PHP

45-55k Salary + Excellent Benefits
Berlin – Hybrid/Remote

Our client, an internationally expanding company with a strong presence in the Medtech sector, is seeking a Backend Developer to work on critical, high-impact projects that shape the foundation of a growing platform. Taking ownership of essential infrastructure, identity management, fraud prevention, and CI/CD migrations.

Backend Developer duties:

• Contribute to the development of key features in our B2P course platform and B2B Educator Tools
• Support projects through every phase—from initial concept to deployment and iteration
• Champion high standards in code quality, testing, and long-term maintainability
• Work alongside product managers, designers, and other teams to shape technical requirements
• Translate complex ideas into scalable, well-structured solutions
• Help guide architectural decisions and evolve our systems as the product grows
• Share your expertise with the team and contribute to a culture of knowledge-sharing and learning
• Encourage a collaborative and innovative environment where ideas are explored and improved together

Backend Developer requirements:

• 1-2 years experience working with PHP and frameworks like Symfony, Laravel, or Slim
• A solid grasp of the full software development lifecycle—from planning and design to testing and release
• Experience building and integrating APIs (GraphQL or REST) and designing efficient, reliable databases
• Familiarity with SOLID principles and design patterns, with hands-on experience applying them in real-world projects
• Confident working with Git—comfortable with branching, merging, and reviewing code
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down and resolve complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to different audiences
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring, learning, and improving as a team

Backend Developer rewards:

• Negotiable salary
• Generous PTO
• Enhanced benefits
• Hybrid/remote working
• Positive work-life balance

Certus Recruitment Group is a well-established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services. We serve the technology sector across the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, apply now!