PHP Senior Back-End (m/f/d)

We are building the first scalable data platform that anyone can run.

Our ambitious mission: Making it easy for everyone to use their data productively.

Y42 was founded in 2020 and today compiles a team of 100+ data witches and wizards, software magicians as well as business geeks from 25+ nationalities. We are backed by some of the world's most renowned investors that deeply believe in our vision of frictionless business intelligence.

Note: We prefer to hire for Berlin and Tirana. However, remote would be possible also with a stellar application.

About our challenge and the Engineering area:

In this role, you will be creating a scalable architecture and extend the existing system. You will work directly with Testers and Product Managers to ensure quality development practices are followed to create the best possible products.

You will work with a highly ambitious team that strives to build the world s leading no-code business intelligence software and become the next European decacorn. Our tech stack: https://stackshare.io/y42/y42

As our PHP Senior Back-End, you will:

• Be working closely with the modeling and dashboard team;
• Evaluate, plan, implement and deploy new features;
• Work on profile, benchmark and instrument application;
• Mentor and lead your own team to write clean code to develop functional web applications;
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use;
• Communicate, collaborate and work closely with Engineering team and Designers.

You will be perfect for the position if you:

• Have extensively used PHP in production projects building products and services;
• Completed a Master s/ Bachelor s degree, preferably in an information technology field;
• Have advanced knowledge of SQL and working with REST-APIs;
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment);
• Have the ability to be hands on when needed but also have the experience to lead on technical architecture/product architecture decisions;
• Have the ability to switch and prioritize tasks using your own initiative;
• Have excellent problem solving, analytical and technical troubleshooting skills;
• As a plus, have knowledge of one or more programming languages like GO, Python, experience in BigQuery, Kubernetes (DevOps Automation), frameworks like Flask in Python, Laravel/Lumen in PHP

Why you should join Y42:

• The opportunity to significantly shape a future unicorn startup early on;
• A competitive salary along with employee stock options to participate in the company s success;
• A well-located, modern office with air-conditioning and countless food options;
• State-of-the-art work equipment, incl. MacBook Pro, Bose headphones and monitor;
• Weekly team lunches and regular team events;
• Flexibility to work from home or our office.

Y42 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. We want to work with the best people no matter how they look, dress or speak, or whom they love, believe in, or aspire. We are committed to building a team that represents various backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as we believe diverse teams with complementary skill sets make the strongest teams.

The typical hiring process at Y42

1. CV application: Share your CV with us and any supporting documents if you like. We will get back to you as quickly as possible.
2. Get to know each other: In our first call, we want to exchange expectations and clear up your most urging questions. Furthermore, we want to excite you about our mission and product.
3. Main Interview: In this interview, our hiring managers want to learn more about your skills and thought processes. We want to understand your abilities and align on a technical level.
4. Culture Interview: In the last hiring stage, we want you to meet at least one member of the management team. We deeply value team chemistry and want to give you the opportunity to get to know each other before any signings.
5. Et voil : Offer! We aim to finish the entire process within 28 days.