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Software Developer Backend PHP (m/f/d)

Hetzner  ·  Germany, Gunzenhausen
Not specified Full-time Not specified Engineering

Job Description

With several hundred thousand servers in operation, Hetzner is one of the largest web hosting providers and data center operators in Europe. We provide our customers with high-tech products we develop in house, and with reliable infrastructure at fair prices. More than 500 Hetzner employees work every day to help shape the digital future and provide our customers with simple, efficient solutions to complex problems. Join our Bare Metal Server development team and help build the core public API that powers our customers’ server infrastructure. Our API enables customers to manage, automate, and scale every aspect of their server operations. Beyond customer-facing services, we also develop software that streamlines and automates processes at our data centers, helping us achieve a high level of operational efficiency. For many years, we’ve relied on the Symfony framework as the foundation of our backend applications. Our technology stack also includes Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, MariaDB, GitLab, Codeception, Composer, and other modern development tools.

Your tasks:

  • Design, develop, and enhance our public REST API for server management
  • Build and improve backend services that automate operational workflows in our data centers
  • Collaborate with your team to maintain high code quality by doing reviews, testing, and technical discussions
  • Work closely with UX and frontend engineers to deliver a seamless customer experience

At Hetzner Online, your tasks will be exciting, challenging, and varied. Our corporate philosophy emphasizes personal interaction, efficient decision making processes, and a strong DIY mentality. In addition to numerous social benefits, flexible working hours (where feasible), and opportunities for both professional and personal development, we can offer you an attractive salary.

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Requirements

  • A degree in Computer Science, completed vocational training in software development, or an equivalent qualification
  • Strong programming skills in PHP
  • Solid experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
  • Hands-on experience with modern PHP frameworks such as Symfony or Laravel is a plus
  • Experience writing and maintaining automated tests
  • A detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to code quality and best practices
  • Fluent German language skills (written and spoken)