PHP Engineer | PHP Engineer (all genders)

Kaufland e-commerce Services GmbH & Co. KG

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 20, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a PHP Engineer at Kaufland e-commerce, you will join a high-growth international marketplace team of 400 experts. You will be responsible for developing scalable and robust backend solutions, taking full ownership of end-to-end feature development from initial design and coding to deployment and production monitoring. The role involves writing clean, maintainable code and collaborating within cross-functional teams to improve existing e-commerce processes. This position is ideal for developers who enjoy a blend of start-up agility and corporate stability. The role offers exceptional flexibility, allowing for fully remote work within Germany or placement in offices across Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or Berlin. With a focus on continuous improvement and modern DevOps practices, you will help shape the shopping experience for millions of customers while benefiting from a relocation package, extensive professional development budgets, and a diverse international culture.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in (Business) Information Technology, (Business) Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or comparable practical experience.

Experience

  • Professional experience building several PHP backends in mid to large scale software projects
  • Experience in end-to-end feature development including testing, deployment, and monitoring
  • Proven experience with APIs, databases, and messaging brokers
  • Practical experience with containerization technologies like Docker
  • Experience working in collaborative, international environments

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be located in Germany for remote work or willing to relocate to Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or Berlin. Relocation package is available.