Backend Software Engineer - PHP/Symfony

SkyCell is a company that specializes in cutting-edge hardware smart software and tailored services to revolutionize the pharmaceutical supply chain.

Our group builds software that helps ensure life-saving medicines reach patients around the world safely and on time. Our platform is used by global pharmaceutical companies and logistics providers to assess transport risks optimize packaging and make smarter decisions together. This is powered by data-driven lane assessments and visibility into logistics capabilities across the short: we make pharma supply chains smarter safer and more collaborative.

We are currently accelerating our growth from small startup to ambitious scaleup. To meet our new objectives we are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our team in Utrecht.

Our current team is currently composed by 2 engineers and 3 test automation engineers. Our application is a monolith built on MySQL PHP and Symfony. The frontend is mostly Twig templates with some additions that we integrate with vanilla JS and some jQuery that we would like to remove eventually. We maintain a fully automated build pipeline in Jenkins use Ansible for deployment and several other supporting tools. We make extensive use of Behat to maintain a fully tested application. This is necessary to develop fast in a reliable manner but also ensure we meet pharmaceutical guidelines and regulations (GAMP 5 21 CFR Part 1).

Why SkyCell

Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare.

Innovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation.

Stronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries where we work together every step of the way.

Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell.

Award-Winning Culture: Join a workplace recognized for its commitment to excellence with a Great Place to work award as well as a Platinum Ecovadis rating highlighting our sustainability and employee well-being.

What Youll Do:

• Backend Development: Design develop and maintain features in the Validaide platform and any related software development activities that stem from these.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with QA product owners and other developers to deliver secure compliant and maintainable features.
• Code Quality & Review: Write clean maintainable and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews and uphold team standards.
• Testing: Write and maintain automated tests for backend and integrated features (e.g. using PHPUnit Behat).
• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation for new and existing systems.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks to enhance application efficiency and scalability.
• Compliance Alignment: Ensure developed solutions align with regulatory requirements such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Annex 11.

What Youll Bring:

• 3 years of related experience with solid foundations in PHP Symfony and MySQL
• Comfortable working in a company thats growing fast: previous experience in startups/scaleups will be highly valued
• A team player well versed in English with some experience in team lead or ambition to do so
• Looking to contribute to something meaningful in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry
• Pragmatic with regards to our product and tech stack
• Not afraid of learning: having experience or interested in learning new technologies like Java Quarkus and PostgreSQL; as we grow we want you to grow with us
• Based in the Netherlands willing to grow with us for a longer period of time

Whats In It For You

• The unique opportunity to join a scale up that wants to multiply his revenue stream in a few years that placed itself as a market leader in its field

• Agile team flat hierarchy cooperative and supportive mindset

• Market-conform salary pension expenses bonus training budget 25 holidays

• Hybrid team 1-2 days in our office in Utrecht

• Supportive of periods of being a digital nomad

• We plant trees on your behalf! See our forest here: to Make an Impact

  Were not just offering a job; were offering a chance to be part of something bigger. At SkyCell youll help build a future where pharmaceutical delivery is efficient sustainable and transformative.

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  SkyCell AG is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age disability or any other legally protected characteristic.

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