Senior Back End Developer Architect @ Kinnovis
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Job Technologien
Laravel
PHP
PostgreSQL
Azure
GitLab
PhpStorm
Docker
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Deine Rolle im Team
We’re looking for a
Senior Backend Developer
with a
strong architectural mindset
to help us evolve our Laravel-based SaaS platform. The position works in a
hybrid work model
(one office day per month). This is a hands-on role with a clear balance of responsibilities:
building, reviewing and optimising backend features in
Laravel
creating, extending and maintaining our
architecture and system design
, ensuring the platform remains scalable, decoupled and easy to change
You’ll work closely with fellow developers, product and the CTO to deliver high-quality code, shape key technical decisions, keep the team aligned on standards and best practices, and drive complex
integrations with third-party systems
while leading AI-related initiatives — from
embedding AI features into our product to using AI-assisted development
tools to accelerate delivery.
Backend Development
Design, implement and maintain backend services and
RESTful APIs
in
Laravel (PHP)
Ship production-ready code, write tests and perform thorough code reviews
Optimise performance through profiling, query tuning and caching strategies
Implement and maintain integrations with
payment gateways, access control systems, CRM platform s and other third-party APIs
Use AI-assisted coding tools where appropriate to boost efficiency and maintain quality
Improve robustness by enhancing error handling, resilience and reliability
Contribute to shared libraries within the mono-repo and keep dependencies healthy
Collaborate with frontend engineers (Vue.js) to refine API contracts and data models
Architecture \& System Design
Contribute to the evolution of our
Laravel architecture within a mono-repo setup
Help define modular boundaries, integration patterns and shared model ownership
Improve API design, versioning, documentation and
decoupling practices
Provide architectural input via RFCs, ADRs, design reviews and technical guidelines
Collaboration \& Ways of Working
Align backend and frontend teams on conventions, shared libraries and contribution rules
Participate in architectural syncs, raise technical risks early and propose pragmatic solutions
Encourage the
adoption of AI in the development workflow
Mentor peers through pairing, reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions
DevOps \& Infrastructure (Azure)
Help guide and improve Azure cloud infrastructure and deployment strategy
Promote consistent infrastructure-as-code practices (ARM/Bicep/Terraform)
Support observability improvements across logging, monitoring and alerting
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Unsere Erwartungen an dich
Qualifikationen
(MUST) Strong expertise in
Laravel (PHP)
and RESTful API design
(MUST) Proficient in applying
Clean Code
principles, with a strong focus on DRY, SOLID and SRP
(MUST) Familiarity with
CI/CD
, automated testing and DevOps tooling, ideally on
Azure
(MUST)
Strong collaboration skills
— experienced in working effectively within cross-functional teams
(MUST)
Excellent communication
, facilitation, and documentation skills in German and English
(Nice-to-have) Exposure to Domain-Driven Design or modular monolith patterns
(Nice-to-have) Working knowledge of Vue.js and frontend system structure
Qualifikationen
(MUST)
5+ years in backend engineering roles
, including recent
senior-level ownership
(MUST) Practical experience in a
SaaS
environment with
shared codebases or mono-repos
(MUST) Extensive experience in
designing and maintaining scalable code architectures
, leveraging established principles such as Event-Driven Architecture, SOA, DDD, Layered Architecture and Ports and Adapters
(MUST) Proven experience integrating with external APIs and third-party systems (e.g. payments, access control, CRM)
(Nice-to-have) Experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Bicep, ARM, Terraform)
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Benefits
Gesundheit, Fitness \& Fun
👩 ⚕️ Betriebsarzt
🎳 Team Events
♿️ Barrierefreiheit
🚲 Fahrradabstellplatz
⚽️ Tischkicker o. Ä.
🧘 ♀️ Massage, Yoga o. A.
Work-Life-Integration
🕺 No Dresscode
🏠 Home Office
🐕 Tiere willkommen
⏰ Flexible Arbeitszeiten
🏖️ Workation
🅿️ Mitarbeiterparkplatz
🙅 ♂️ No All-In-Verträge
Essen \& Trinken
☕️ Kaffee, Tee o. Ä
Mehr Netto
💻 Notebook zur Privatnutzung
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Themen mit denen du dich im Job beschäftigst
API Design
AI
Architecture
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Job Standorte
Heinrich-Bablik-Strasse 17 2345 Brunn am Gebirge Österreich
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Gehalt
ab 68.000€ brutto pro Jahr
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Das ist dein Arbeitgeber
Kinnovis
📍 Brunn am Gebirge