PHP Backend Developer with frontend experience, focused on APIs, scalable architectures, legacy refactoring, Docker, CI/CD
Aktualisiert am 21.01.2026
Profil
Freiberufler / Selbstständiger
Remote-Arbeit
Verfügbar ab: 21.01.2026
Verfügbar zu: 100%
davon vor Ort: 20%
PHP
Symfony
Docker
OOP
Clean Code
Legacy
Performance
MySQL
PostgreSQL
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
HTML
CI/CD
Git
Agile Softwareentwicklung
Unittest
German
English
Polish

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Giengen an der Brenz (+50km) ulm (+20km) Aalen (Württemberg) (+20km)
Deutschland
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

11 Monate
2025-04 - heute

PHP/ Symfony Backend Platform

Engineering Lead/ Senior Backend Engineer PHP Symfony REST APIs ...
Engineering Lead/ Senior Backend Engineer
  • Designing and developing a PHP/Symfony-based backend platform
  • Implementing REST APIs, Authentication, Data models
  • Integrating external APIs
  • Supporting modern tooling to improve developer productivity
  • Focusing on clean code, maintainability and production readiness
PHP Symfony REST APIs MySQL/PostgreSQL Docker TypeScript React
on request
Remote
6 Monate
2025-04 - 2025-09

Enterprise Backend Systems ? PHP

Senior PHP Backend Developer/ Engineering Manager PHP Symfony REST APIs ...
Senior PHP Backend Developer/ Engineering Manager

  • Hands-on contribution to PHP-based production backend systems
  • Maintenance and support of business-critical services
  • Code reviews, refactoring and system stabilization
  • Collaboration with product and business stakeholders
  • Supporting PHP-based production services

PHP Symfony REST APIs MySQL Refactoring Code Reviews Legacy
Tradebyte GmbH
Remote - Ansbach (Germany)
4 Jahre 1 Monat
2021-04 - 2025-04

E-Commerce Backend Services

Senior PHP Backend Developer/ Engineering Manager/ Hands-on Tech Lead PHP Symfony MySQL ...
Senior PHP Backend Developer/ Engineering Manager/ Hands-on Tech Lead

  • Support and further development of PHP-based e-commerce and backend systems
  • Contribution to backend architecture decisions
  • Stabilization and improvement of business-critical services
  • Code reviews and legacy code refactoring
  • Close collaboration with product and operations teams
  • Hands-on support for backend architecture decisions
  • Supporting PHP-based systems and critical backend services
  • Mentoring developers and conducting code reviews
  • Supporting developers through mentoring, feedback, and technical guidance

PHP Symfony MySQL REST APIs Docker Legacy Code Vue.js Jenkins CI/CD
roadsurfer GmbH
Munich (Germany)
4 Jahre 5 Monate
2020-01 - 2024-05

Cloud-based Recruitment Management System

Tech Lead / Senior Backend Engineer PHP Symfony REST APIs ...
Tech Lead / Senior Backend Engineer
  • Development and maintenance of a cloud-based recruitment platform
  • Design and implementation of PHP/Symfony backend systems
  • Ensuring production-grade quality, security, and maintainability
  • Collaboration with stakeholders to deliver business requirements
  • Led the technical development of a cloud-based recruitment platform
  • Designed and maintained PHP-based (Symfony) backend systems
  • Ensured production-grade quality, security, and maintability
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to deliver required features
PHP Symfony REST APIs MySQL Security Docker React CI/CD
Recruitlab
Munich (Germany)
3 Jahre
2018-04 - 2021-03

Software deployment processes

Lead Developer
Lead Developer
Oversaw development initiatives as the lead developer, fostering team collaboration and enhancing software delivery processes.
  • Directed development efforts and supported junior developers, promoting a culture of learning and teamwork.
  • Implemented DevOps practices to form efficient teams focused on streamlined software delivery.
  • Designed and built advanced microservices utilizing an event-driven architecture.
Jochen Schweizer mydays Holding GmbH
Munich (Germany)
6 Jahre
2014-01 - 2019-12

Backoffice Systems & Integrations

Senior PHP Backend Developer PHP Symfony MySQL ...
Senior PHP Backend Developer

  • Development of backoffice applications based on PHP

  • Integration of external systems and platforms

  • Implementation of data-driven business processes

  • Automation of recurring operational tasks

  • Collaboration with multiple development teams

PHP Symfony MySQL Integrations Backoffice Systems RabbitMQ Kafka
1 Jahr 5 Monate
2016-12 - 2018-04

Development of robust back-office applications

Senior PHP Developer
Senior PHP Developer
Served as a Senior PHP Developer, focusing on building robust back-office applications and integrating various systems to enhance functionality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop a back-office application for WestwingNow.
  • Integrated eCommerce platforms with external systems to streamline processes.
  • Participated in initiatives aimed at automating tasks and promoting inter-team collaboration.
Jochen Schweizer mydays Holding GmbH
Munich (Germany)
6 Monate
2016-06 - 2016-11

Software Development

Manager
Manager
  • Managed a team of six developers to build applications aimed at improving customer support and user interaction.
  • Implemented a security initiative for customer-facing forms, significantly increasing data protection measures.
  • Engineered the team's inaugural independent microservice, contributing to system modularity and efficiency.
Sixt rent a car
Munich (Germany)
1 Jahr 7 Monate
2014-11 - 2016-05

Integration projects and process automation

Senior PHP Developer
Senior PHP Developer
Focused on backend development for the WestwingNow backoffice application, contributing to various integration efforts and process automation.
  • Developed the backoffice application for WestwingNow in partnership with multiple teams.
  • Implemented integrations between the eCommerce platform and external systems.
  • Led initiatives aimed at automating tasks and improving team collaboration.
Westwing Home & Living
Munich (Germany)
6 Monate
2014-01 - 2014-06

Software Development

Software Developer
Software Developer
  • Engineered multiple websites and eCommerce solutions tailored for agency clients.
  • Contributed to the development of an analytics platform for the financial sector, providing software development skills and guidance to junior team members.
UplinkIT GmbH
Kaiserslautern (Germany)
5 Jahre 5 Monate
2008-08 - 2013-12

Implementation of various smaller projects

Software Developer
Software Developer
  • Constructed an intranet portal tailored for bank personnel, facilitating improved communication and workflow efficiency.
  • Received several global project awards for exceptional contributions and successful project completions.
  • Collaborated within a small, agile development team to deliver various smallerscale projects.
Bank Spó?dzielczy we Wschowie, Lubin (Poland)

Position

Position

  • PHP / SYMFONY SENIOR BACKEND DEVELOPER
  • Hands-on PHP/ Symfony backend engineer with experience in complex production environments

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

PHP Symfony Docker OOP Clean Code Legacy Performance MySQL PostgreSQL JavaScript TypeScript React HTML CI/CD Git Agile Softwareentwicklung Unittest

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

PROFILE
Hands-on PHP/ Symfony Backend Engineer with 15+ years of experience building and maintaining eCommerce and back-office systems. Strong background in Symfony, REST APIs, integrations, and database-driven applications. Experienced in maintaining and improving production systems, code quality and system stability in complex environments. Pragmatic, delivery-focused and comfortable working close to product and business stakeholders.

SKILLS
  • Backend & Integration
    • PHP (Symfony)
    • REST APIs
    • MySQL / PostgreSQL
    • Integrations (ERP, external APIs)
    • Message Queues
    • Code Reviews
    • Refactoring, Legacy Code
  • DevOps & Tooling
    • Docker
    • CI/CD
    • Git
    • Security focus
  • Frontend (supporting)
    • JavaScript/TypeScript
    • React
  • Development Practices
    • Technical Decision Support
    • Mentoring Developers

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Giengen an der Brenz (+50km) ulm (+20km) Aalen (Württemberg) (+20km)
Deutschland
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

11 Monate
2025-04 - heute

PHP/ Symfony Backend Platform

Engineering Lead/ Senior Backend Engineer PHP Symfony REST APIs ...
Engineering Lead/ Senior Backend Engineer
  • Designing and developing a PHP/Symfony-based backend platform
  • Implementing REST APIs, Authentication, Data models
  • Integrating external APIs
  • Supporting modern tooling to improve developer productivity
  • Focusing on clean code, maintainability and production readiness
PHP Symfony REST APIs MySQL/PostgreSQL Docker TypeScript React
on request
Remote
6 Monate
2025-04 - 2025-09

Enterprise Backend Systems ? PHP

Senior PHP Backend Developer/ Engineering Manager PHP Symfony REST APIs ...
Senior PHP Backend Developer/ Engineering Manager

  • Hands-on contribution to PHP-based production backend systems
  • Maintenance and support of business-critical services
  • Code reviews, refactoring and system stabilization
  • Collaboration with product and business stakeholders
  • Supporting PHP-based production services

PHP Symfony REST APIs MySQL Refactoring Code Reviews Legacy
Tradebyte GmbH
Remote - Ansbach (Germany)
4 Jahre 1 Monat
2021-04 - 2025-04

E-Commerce Backend Services

Senior PHP Backend Developer/ Engineering Manager/ Hands-on Tech Lead PHP Symfony MySQL ...
Senior PHP Backend Developer/ Engineering Manager/ Hands-on Tech Lead

  • Support and further development of PHP-based e-commerce and backend systems
  • Contribution to backend architecture decisions
  • Stabilization and improvement of business-critical services
  • Code reviews and legacy code refactoring
  • Close collaboration with product and operations teams
  • Hands-on support for backend architecture decisions
  • Supporting PHP-based systems and critical backend services
  • Mentoring developers and conducting code reviews
  • Supporting developers through mentoring, feedback, and technical guidance

PHP Symfony MySQL REST APIs Docker Legacy Code Vue.js Jenkins CI/CD
roadsurfer GmbH
Munich (Germany)
4 Jahre 5 Monate
2020-01 - 2024-05

Cloud-based Recruitment Management System

Tech Lead / Senior Backend Engineer PHP Symfony REST APIs ...
Tech Lead / Senior Backend Engineer
  • Development and maintenance of a cloud-based recruitment platform
  • Design and implementation of PHP/Symfony backend systems
  • Ensuring production-grade quality, security, and maintainability
  • Collaboration with stakeholders to deliver business requirements
  • Led the technical development of a cloud-based recruitment platform
  • Designed and maintained PHP-based (Symfony) backend systems
  • Ensured production-grade quality, security, and maintability
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to deliver required features
PHP Symfony REST APIs MySQL Security Docker React CI/CD
Recruitlab
Munich (Germany)
3 Jahre
2018-04 - 2021-03

Software deployment processes

Lead Developer
Lead Developer
Oversaw development initiatives as the lead developer, fostering team collaboration and enhancing software delivery processes.
  • Directed development efforts and supported junior developers, promoting a culture of learning and teamwork.
  • Implemented DevOps practices to form efficient teams focused on streamlined software delivery.
  • Designed and built advanced microservices utilizing an event-driven architecture.
Jochen Schweizer mydays Holding GmbH
Munich (Germany)
6 Jahre
2014-01 - 2019-12

Backoffice Systems & Integrations

Senior PHP Backend Developer PHP Symfony MySQL ...
Senior PHP Backend Developer

  • Development of backoffice applications based on PHP

  • Integration of external systems and platforms

  • Implementation of data-driven business processes

  • Automation of recurring operational tasks

  • Collaboration with multiple development teams

PHP Symfony MySQL Integrations Backoffice Systems RabbitMQ Kafka
1 Jahr 5 Monate
2016-12 - 2018-04

Development of robust back-office applications

Senior PHP Developer
Senior PHP Developer
Served as a Senior PHP Developer, focusing on building robust back-office applications and integrating various systems to enhance functionality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop a back-office application for WestwingNow.
  • Integrated eCommerce platforms with external systems to streamline processes.
  • Participated in initiatives aimed at automating tasks and promoting inter-team collaboration.
Jochen Schweizer mydays Holding GmbH
Munich (Germany)
6 Monate
2016-06 - 2016-11

Software Development

Manager
Manager
  • Managed a team of six developers to build applications aimed at improving customer support and user interaction.
  • Implemented a security initiative for customer-facing forms, significantly increasing data protection measures.
  • Engineered the team's inaugural independent microservice, contributing to system modularity and efficiency.
Sixt rent a car
Munich (Germany)
1 Jahr 7 Monate
2014-11 - 2016-05

Integration projects and process automation

Senior PHP Developer
Senior PHP Developer
Focused on backend development for the WestwingNow backoffice application, contributing to various integration efforts and process automation.
  • Developed the backoffice application for WestwingNow in partnership with multiple teams.
  • Implemented integrations between the eCommerce platform and external systems.
  • Led initiatives aimed at automating tasks and improving team collaboration.
Westwing Home & Living
Munich (Germany)
6 Monate
2014-01 - 2014-06

Software Development

Software Developer
Software Developer
  • Engineered multiple websites and eCommerce solutions tailored for agency clients.
  • Contributed to the development of an analytics platform for the financial sector, providing software development skills and guidance to junior team members.
UplinkIT GmbH
Kaiserslautern (Germany)
5 Jahre 5 Monate
2008-08 - 2013-12

Implementation of various smaller projects

Software Developer
Software Developer
  • Constructed an intranet portal tailored for bank personnel, facilitating improved communication and workflow efficiency.
  • Received several global project awards for exceptional contributions and successful project completions.
  • Collaborated within a small, agile development team to deliver various smallerscale projects.
Bank Spó?dzielczy we Wschowie, Lubin (Poland)

Position

Position

  • PHP / SYMFONY SENIOR BACKEND DEVELOPER
  • Hands-on PHP/ Symfony backend engineer with experience in complex production environments

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

PHP Symfony Docker OOP Clean Code Legacy Performance MySQL PostgreSQL JavaScript TypeScript React HTML CI/CD Git Agile Softwareentwicklung Unittest

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

PROFILE
Hands-on PHP/ Symfony Backend Engineer with 15+ years of experience building and maintaining eCommerce and back-office systems. Strong background in Symfony, REST APIs, integrations, and database-driven applications. Experienced in maintaining and improving production systems, code quality and system stability in complex environments. Pragmatic, delivery-focused and comfortable working close to product and business stakeholders.

SKILLS
  • Backend & Integration
    • PHP (Symfony)
    • REST APIs
    • MySQL / PostgreSQL
    • Integrations (ERP, external APIs)
    • Message Queues
    • Code Reviews
    • Refactoring, Legacy Code
  • DevOps & Tooling
    • Docker
    • CI/CD
    • Git
    • Security focus
  • Frontend (supporting)
    • JavaScript/TypeScript
    • React
  • Development Practices
    • Technical Decision Support
    • Mentoring Developers

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