Life at Smoobu
At Smoobu, we are building more than just software. We empower everyday people to become successful entrepreneurs by helping them manage their vacation rentals simply and efficiently. Our platform supports over 100,000 properties in 120+ countries, enabling hosts to grow their businesses confidently and efficiently.
That kind of impact doesn’t come from playing it safe; it comes from people who take ownership, act purposefully, and work together to make things happen.
How You Will Contribute To Our Success
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, frontend and mobile engineers to understand requirements and contribute to shaping solutions.
Support planning and estimation of milestones within a cross-functional team.
Decompose the monolith, building and perfecting a variety of internal and external partners APIs to enable seamless integration on web and mobile environments
Contribute to migrating the application environment from the private cloud to the AWS platform
Apply engineering best practices to the current team environment
Contribute to the resolution of technical design issues
You will thrive in this role if you
Have solid relevant experience in Backend engineering
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Demonstrated expertise in our technical stack
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Recent PHP \& Symfony versions
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Relational databases (MySQL)
Have a practical knowledge of:
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Decomposing monolithic architectures
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Clean Coding
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Test-Driven Development
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SOLID principles
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Docker
Have good communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a distributed team
Are fluent in English
Comfortable using AI-powered development tools to speed up your work and familiar with modern best practices for using them effectively.
Nice To Have
Familiarity with layered architecture and CQS patterns
Understanding of Domain-Driven Design principles
API design and implementation
AWS experience
What You Can Expect
Flexibility – We work remotely for up to 50% of the year, including up to 63 working days abroad.
Time to Recharge – 27 vacation days, plus one extra day for each year of tenure (up to 32). Celebrate your 5th anniversary with five additional paid days off and a €500 HomeToGo booking credit.
Mobility perks – Monthly subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket (nationwide public transport) and tax-advantaged bike leasing via salary conversion.
Learning \& Growth – Mentorship program, Lingoda German classes, professional development opportunities, and clear pathways for growth based on your performance.
Wellbeing \& Fun – Team events, a dog-friendly office, social clubs, new joiner buddy lunches, mental health support, and a Wellhub (Gympass) contribution.
Perks \& Discounts – Enjoy corporate discounts and exclusive offers through FutureBens and Corporate Benefits.
Climate Commitment – CSRD-compliant, proud member of Leaders for Climate Action, partnering with Plan A to set and track the Group’s carbon footprint.
Diversity - Our company language is English, and our team represents over 28 nationalities.
Recruitment Process
30-minute call with a recruiter
45-60 minute call with your future manager
60-90 minute technical assessment with a peer or stakeholder. This step may include a discussion of a take-home assignment, which you may be asked to prepare in advance.
30-minute call with your future team members
Reference check \& Offer
Please note that this is a general recruitment process and may vary depending on the role and the seniority level of the position.
Smoobu is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring and nurturing exceptional talent, representing various backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are authentically candid and open-minded, fostering a safe environment for diverse opinions. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We do not discriminate against race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political, ideological or religious views, disability or age.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce of equality and diversity at Smoobu and to provide opportunities to everyone. We therefore welcome your application even if you aren't completely confident that your experiences fit the job description criteria. We would really love to get to know you!
About Us
Smoobu ( www.smoobu.com ), a subsidiary of HomeToGo Group, is a fast-growing startup in the vacation rental industry. Smoobu’s SaaS solution currently empowers private hosts to manage over 100,000 properties across more than 110 countries. Smoobu runs as an independent enterprise within the HomeToGo Group, ensuring its startup spirit and growth potential remain at the forefront. Our top priority is to assist hosts in efficiently managing and growing their businesses simultaneously.
Smoobu’s success is attributed to our dynamic, ambitious, and international team, dedicated to exceeding our customers’ expectations through expert advice and action. We celebrate diversity and operate in a truly global environment, embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with it. Join us on this exciting journey to transform the vacation rental industry!