Where your expertise is needed

AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe. Present across 27 countries with around 5,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.3 billion in 2023, supplying more than 7.4 million active customers with its 5.8 million vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands. Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!

What we’re looking for

Responsibilities

• Ensure high code quality, performance, and security.

• Promote best practices in design patterns, testing, and code optimization.

• Troubleshoot issues to enhance platform reliability.

• Develop scalable, high-performance solutions for new modules and APIs.

• Design efficient data structures and integrate with various data sources.

• Drive architectural best practices for long-term platform sustainability.

• Support DevOps in CI/CD, environment management, and automation.

• Contribute to platform planning and ensure technical solutions meet business needs.

• Participate in sprint planning, assess task priorities, and manage technical debt effectively.

Requirements

Experience and Technical Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on PHP (ideally with frameworks like Symfony or Laravel).

• 5+ years of backend development experience with PHP (Symfony, Laravel)

• Proven expertise in designing and building scalable, reliable APIs and data processing services for large data platforms.

• Strong understanding of database management and data modeling (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, or other relevant databases), with experience in optimizing queries and handling large datasets.

• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of design patterns, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and best practices for efficient code structuring and data flow management.

• Experience with microservices architecture.

Quality and Security Focus:

• Demonstrated commitment to code quality (unit tests, integration tests) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines to maintain high development standards.

• Strong understanding of security best practices in API development, authentication, data encryption, and handling sensitive information.

Collaborative and Communication Skills:

• Experience working in cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with data engineers, product managers, and front-end developers to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

• Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in data processing and backend architecture.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to document processes, participate in architectural discussions, and mentor junior team members.

Nice to have

• Proven ability in maintaining and improving complex codebases

• Strong experience in architecting scalable, high-performance features

• Expertise in code reviews and enforcing coding standards

• Effective communication skills for cross-team collaboration

• Knowledge of design patterns and Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

• Passion for continuous improvement in code quality and security

• Willing to learn new programming languages (like Golang)

Perks at work

• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience

• Meals Allowance

• Fast growing international company with stable employment

• Annual vacation of 22 working days and 1 additional day off on your birthday

• Healthcare Insurance

• Mental Wellbeing Program – the opportunity for free psychological counseling for you and your family members 24/7 hotline and online sessions

• AUTODOC Corporate Discount (1,080 Euros per annum) to order parts for their own use at special discounted rate

• Retail discounts of up to 75% on travel, technology, fashion and much more

• Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching

• Free English and German language classes

• Referral Program with attractive incentives

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work