Backend Developer for Kaufland Marketplaces

Your tasks – this is what awaits you in detail

• You work in a collaborative environment where you develop scalable and robust backend solutions for our Kaufland Marketplaces and internal services
• You take ownership of end-to-end feature development, from designing and coding to testing, deployment, and monitoring in production environments
• You write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code while adhering to best practices
• Together with your experienced team, you tackle challenges and look for ways to improve existing procedures and processes
  
  

Your profile – this is what we expect from you

• You have an educational level that corresponds to completed university studies in (business) information technology, (business) engineering, mathematics or physics, or you have comparable practical experience

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• You have successfully built several PHP backends in mid to large scale software projects
• Solid understanding of APIs, databases and messaging brokers and familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker
• You have the drive to continuously develop both yourself and your team further in order to become a little bit better every day
• You embrace AI-driven development and utilize modern AI tools to increase your efficiency so you can focus on problem-solving and high-quality output within a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for what you do and a strong interest in current e-commerce trends and developments
• You are fluent in English (C1) and enjoy working in an international environment
  
  

What we offer

• Create your own work-life balance: You have the flexibility to choose between working remotely (within Germany) or from one of our locations in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or in Berlin!
• Do you want to move to Germany? No problem – we offer you an attractive relocation package to give you a smooth start.
• Urban Sports Club and RSG Group Fitness Studios: Get top deals for fitness, swimming, yoga and more
• Mental Well-Being: We support you on your well-being journey with special offerings such as Instahelp, the digital platform for online psychological counseling
• Vacation & Sabbatical: Enjoy 30 days of vacation per year and the opportunity to take a sabbatical once you have been part of the team for a certain period!
• Option for Pluxee restaurant vouchers: Buy Pluxee vouchers through us and benefit from tax-advantaged meal allowances!
• ‘Deutschlandticket’: We subsidise your train season ticket for more mobility
• Corporate Benefits: We offer you attractive discounts with top brands
• Free choice of operating system: MacOS or Ubuntu Linux, it’s up to you

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• Boost your growth: Benefit from our online language learning programs, diverse in-house training, and our automated 360-degree feedback. We cover the costs for relevant conferences, training opportunities, and approved team workshops to strengthen personal interactions
• This is who we are: Our dynamic culture combines flat hierarchies, a start-up mentality, an international team of over 65 nationalities, and the strength of the Schwarz Group to provide you an agile and secure working environment.
• We are team players: From day one, you will connect not only with your team but also with others through our digital onboarding journey, the buddy program, and regular team and company events, all-hands meetings, powerful mornings, and much more!
  
  

Check out our Principles & our blog for even more insights into our company culture!

Who we are

We are the tech powerhouse behind Kaufland’s international online marketplaces and a company within the Schwarz Group. Driven by a start-up mentality and working on an equal footing within flat hierarchies, we develop the best marketplace solutions for our customers, sellers and partners. #FromEuropeForEurope

Day by day, our Tech & Product Team of about 400 experts pursues the goal of creating the best possible customer shopping experience for our online marketplace. Through innovative technical developments, they not only create an outstanding shopping experience but also lay the foundation for an optimal selling experience for our sellers. Learn more about our division, areas, and cross-functional teams here!